Departamento Administrativo del Servicio Civil Distrital

What Departamento Administrativo del Servicio Civil Distrital does

Departamento Administrativo del Servicio Civil Distrital (DASCD) is a statutory administrative department of the Alcaldía Mayor de Bogotá, established as the lead coordinator of the Política Pública Distrital de Gestión Integral del Talento Humano (PPGITH 2019-2030). It administers civil service management functions for all 52 Bogotá District entities and approximately 120,000 public servants, contractors, and collaborators, delivering merit-based competitions, labor mobility, performance evaluation, occupational health and safety oversight, educational credit funds, emotional support, and organizational climate measurement. The entity is governed by Bogotá District law and operates under delegated authority from the Comisión Nacional del Servicio Civil and an inter-administrative agreement with the Departamento Administrativo de la Función Pública.

DASCD's technology stack centers on SIDEAP (Sistema de Información Distrital del Empleo y la Administración Pública), a comprehensive HR information system covering hoja de vida validation, conflict-of-interest declarations, bienes y rentas filings, labor mobility, and talent selection. Complementing SIDEAP are the Moodle-based Aula del Saber Distrital e-learning platform (40,000+ trained personnel), the Banco de Proveedores 'Talento No Palanca' merit-based resume bank (6,020+ citizens contracted in 2020), Power BI-driven Sistema de Analítica dashboards, a georeferenced Tablero de Control del Talento Humano en el Territorio covering 1,566 district headquarters across 20 localities, and Concepthia, an AI-powered legal-concept interpretation tool. Partners include ICETEX for educational credit disbursement, Universidad EAN and Universidad de los Andes for training, and ten labor unions for collective bargaining on the Acuerdo Laboral Distrital.

The business model is non-commercial: DASCD is funded entirely through Bogotá District government budget allocations and provides all services free of charge to public servants, district entities, and citizens. There is no pricing model, no revenue generation, and no private-sector competition within its jurisdictional mandate. With 53 direct employees, the entity functions as a centralized policy coordinator and platform operator rather than a service vendor. Growth is driven by mandate expansion (new programs, modules, and platforms) and budget cycles rather than market dynamics.

Name

Departamento Administrativo del Servicio Civil Distrital

Legal name

Departamento Administrativo del Servicio Civil Distrital

Website

https://serviciocivil.gov.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DASCD is the Bogotá District government's administrative department responsible for civil service management, coordinating human talent policy across 52 district entities and approximately 120,000 public servants through digital platforms including SIDEAP, Aula del Saber, and Banco de Proveedores 'Talento No Palanca'.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / Government Human Resources Management

NAICS

Administration of Human Resource Programs (9231), Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil Service & Public Administration (HR, Org Dev, Workforce Policy) (BPAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Public human resources management
• Civil service administration
• Government training programs
• Public employment services
• Educational credit funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: Funded through Bogotá District government annual budget allocations. No commercial revenue generation as a public administrative entity providing civil service management functions to district government employees and entities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

As the centralized Bogotá District Government department responsible for civil service management, DASCD coordinates the Política Pública Distrital de Gestión Integral del Talento Humano (PPGITH 2019–2030) and operates digital platforms (SIDEAP, Aula del Saber Distrital, Banco de Proveedores, Sistema de Analítica, Concepthia) along with programs including merit-based competitions, FEDHE/FRADEC educational credit funds, labor mobility, emotional support, and recognition services for approximately 120,000 public servants across 52 district entities.

Product overview

DASCD operates as a multi-platform digital ecosystem for managing Bogotá's civil service. The core platform is SIDEAP (Sistema de Información Distrital del Empleo y la Administración Pública), an integrated HR information system that encompasses employee data management, declarations, and labor mobility. Complementing SIDEAP are specialized platforms including Banco de Proveedores 'Talento No Palanca' (merit-based recruitment), Aula del Saber Distrital (e-learning on Moodle), Sistema de Analítica (Power BI analytics), and Concepthia (AI legal assistance). The organization also delivers welfare programs including FEDHE and FRADEC education funds, emotional support services, and recognition programs. These systems interconnect through shared data standards and common platforms like Power BI dashboards, with ICETEX handling education fund disbursements and various video conferencing tools supporting virtual training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIDEAP (Sistema Distrital de Información del Empleo y la Administración Pública): A comprehensive district information system for employment and public administration management, covering personnel data, conflict of interest declarations, talent mobility, and performance evaluation.
• Aula del Saber Distrital
• Banco de Proveedores – Talento No Palanca
• FEDHE (Fondo Educativo del Distrito para Hijos de Empleados)
• FRADEC (Fondo Educativo en Administración de Recursos para Capacitación Educativa)
• Programa de Apoyo Emocional Distrital
• Programa de Reconocimiento – Gala de Reconocimiento
• Programa de Movilidad Laboral
• Plan de Comunicaciones con Lenguaje Incluyente
• Programa de Ambientes Laborales Diversos, Amorosos y Seguros (CALDAS)

Products and services

• SIDEAP (Sistema de Información Distrital del Empleo y la Administración Pública) Comprehensive district HR information system managing personnel data, hoja de vida validation, conflict of interest declarations, bienes y rentas declarations, labor mobility, and merit competitions across all 52 district entities and approximately 120,000 public servants.
• Aula del Saber Distrital Moodle-based e-learning platform providing certified courses in public innovation, digital competencies, generative AI, data visualization, climate labor management, and inclusive language for Bogotá district employees.
• Banco de Proveedores - Talento No Palanca Open and free resume database platform connecting citizens with district government service contracts, enabling merit-based recruitment without personal connections (palanca); awarded the Premio Nacional de Alta Gerencia in 2020.
• Sistema de Analítica Power BI-based data analytics and visualization platform providing real-time dashboards on human talent metrics, including the IDSCD index, gender representation (Talento de las Mujeres en el Distrito), and organizational performance indicators across district entities.
• Concepthia AI-powered legal concepts interpretation and guidance tool providing automated assistance with legal interpretations for the organization and citizens.
• FEDHE (Fondo Educativo del Distrito para Hijos de Empleados) 100% forgivable education credit fund for children (biological, adopted, and stepchildren) of district public employees to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies at approved Colombian higher education institutions.
• FRADEC (Fondo Educativo en Administración de Recursos para Capacitación Educativa) 100% forgivable education credit fund for district public employees to finance their own undergraduate and graduate studies in formal education programs.
• Programa de Apoyo Emocional Distrital Mental health and emotional support program for district employees, including the Centro de Apoyo Emocional, emotional support hotline, emotional support brigades, REED network, and psychological counseling services.
• Programa de Movilidad Laboral Labor mobility program allowing public employees to transfer, permute, or serve inter-institutional commissions between district entities, integrated into the SIDEAP platform to improve quality of life and productivity.
• Programa de Reconocimiento - Gala de Reconocimiento Annual recognition program celebrating district employees' achievements across categories including performance evaluation, public innovation, gender equity, and citizen participation.
• Ventanilla Virtual Virtual service desk for citizen attention, PQRS (Peticiones, Quejas, Reclamos y Sugerencias) management, and virtual reception of documents and requests.
• Clima Laboral (Labor Climate Measurement) Standardized labor climate and organizational environment measurement service for district entities, implementing the DASCD Model for Labor Happiness to assess and improve workplace conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 people trained through Aula del Saber Distrital, with 60% women participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ICETEXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with ICETEX (Instituto Colombiano de Crédito Educativo y Estudios Técnicos en el Exterior) for administration of FEDHE and FRADEC educational funds. ICETEX processes applications and manages disbursement of 100% forgivable educational credits for district employees and their families.
• Universidad EANsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university providing certified courses through the Aula del Saber Distrital platform. Offers university certifications for training programs attended by district employees.
• Cámara de Comercio de BogotásupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic ally in the Semana de la Felicidad Laboral Distrital 2021 initiative, contributing to wellness activities for district employees.
• Filarmónica de BogotásupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner in the Semana de la Felicidad Laboral Distrital initiative, providing musical and artistic activities for employee well-being.
• Secretaría de AmbientesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental sector partner participating in the Semana de la Felicidad Laboral Distrital, contributing to environmental awareness activities.
• Universidad de los AndessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the Semana de la Felicidad Laboral Distrital 2021, contributing expert knowledge to employee wellness programs.
• Acueducto de BogotásupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict entity partner in the Semana de la Felicidad Laboral Distrital, participating in employee wellness and environmental activities.
• Departamento Administrativo de la Función Pública (DAFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrative delegation agreement (Convenio Interadministrativo No. 096-2015) between DAFP and DASCD for civil service management functions. Multiple renewals (Prórroga 1-4) extending collaboration through 2025.
• Comisión Nacional del Servicio Civil (CNSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational commission responsible for merit-based competitions. DASCD coordinates with CNSC for administration of merit competitions (concursos de mérito) for district public employment positions.
• Labor Union Organizations (CUT, CGT, CTC, and others)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective bargaining agreements (Acuerdo Laboral Distrital) signed with union organizations including CUT, CGT, CTC, CUT Bogotá Cundinamarca, FENALTRASE, FECOTRASERVIPÚBLICOS, UTRADEC-CGT, FENALTRAESP, ÚNETE, PROPAÍS, F.T.C.FEM, FEDEASONAL. These agreements approve funding for FEDHE and FRADEC educational programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM): U.S. federal agency responsible for federal civil service policy, hiring, training, and HR management for ~2.1 million federal employees. Structural and functional analog to DASCD at the national-federal scale, useful as an international benchmark rather than a direct competitor.
• UK Civil Service Commission: Independent UK body overseeing civil service recruitment and merit-based appointments, with parallels to DASCD's concursos de mérito function. International comparison point for governance and merit-exam administration.

Direct peers

• Comisión Nacional del Servicio Civil (CNSC): Colombia's national civil service commission responsible for administering merit-based public employment competitions. CNSC delegates selected merit competition authority to DASCD for the Bogotá District, sharing core mission and overlapping operational responsibilities.

Broad incumbents

• Departamento Administrativo de la Función Pública (DAFP): Colombian national agency that formulates and implements civil service management policy across all public entities. DASCD already has an active collaboration agreement (Convenio Interadministrativo 096-2015) with DAFP, making it the closest functional counterpart, operating at the national rather than district level.

Regional players

• Escuela Superior de Administración Pública (ESAP): Colombia's public administration graduate school providing public-sector training and capacity building, integrated with the Aula del Saber Distrital (Moodle ESAP). Overlaps with DASCD's training mission but serves a national mandate and broader curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/serviciocivildistrital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/departamento-administrativo-del-servicio-civil-distrital

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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