Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the RFP for the development of Front-end Software (not limited to Microsoft Excel forms) for business document preparation and exchange via the DTTN platform. Based on the software vendors' market knowledge, other value-added services that SMEs will use in conjunction with the DTTN can be added optionally.

While the developed Front-end Software can be integrated to the vendors' other applications, it must also be operable on a standalone basis, which customers can exchange with their trading partners via the DTTN using only the Front-end Software without the need for vendor's other applications.
The Project will provide the selected software vendor(s) with the seed capital required for the development of the Front-end Software. The Front-end Software must be made available to end users for free without any associated charges.

About 10 applicants will be selected for the funding with each selected applicant receiving HK$ 80,000, being paid in the following installments:
First installment of 15% (HK$ 12,000) will be paid upon being selected and agreement being signed.
Second installment of 15% (HK$ 12,000) will be paid upon the approval of the System Specification and Design (SS&D) which is in compliance with the requirements.
Final Third installment of 70% (HK$ 56,000) will be paid upon successful testing and certification of the Front-end Software.