Hankintayksiköiden

Hankintayksiköiden refers to public procurement units in Finland. These are entities that conduct public procurements, meaning they acquire goods, services, or works from economic operators on behalf of public authorities. The primary goal of public procurement is to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively, while also promoting fair competition and equal treatment of all potential suppliers.

Public procurement in Finland is governed by legislation, primarily the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (Julkisia hankintoja ja hallinnon sopimuksia koskeva laki) and related decrees. This legislation implements EU directives on public procurement into national law. Hankintayksiköiden must adhere to these rules, which include transparency requirements, non-discrimination principles, and proportionality.

The types of entities that qualify as hankintayksiköiden are broad and include central government bodies, municipalities, joint municipal authorities, and other public law entities. Additionally, certain private entities that operate under specific public law regulations or receive significant public funding may also be considered hankintayksiköitä. The procurement procedures vary depending on the value of the contract, with different thresholds triggering different levels of formality and advertising requirements. These procedures are designed to attract a wide range of bidders and secure the best possible value for the public sector.