This PAS gives recommendations for suppliers of data products and data services to smart cities and smart communities. This PAS is technology neutral and supplier impartial. Its recommendations are independent of the underlying IT infrastructures which hold and deliver data products and data services.

This PAS is for use by organizations that supply data products or data services for smart cities and smart communities, regardless of sector.

Stakeholders who are responsible for procuring, contracting or commissioning services might also benefit from this PAS by referencing it when detailing requirements for data products and data services within smart cities and/or smart communities.