Kilpailuttamo

Kilpailuttamo is a Finnish term that translates roughly to "procurement competition" or "competitive tendering." It refers to a process where a public or private organization seeks bids from multiple suppliers or service providers for a specific good or service. The primary goal of kilpailuttamo is to ensure fairness, transparency, and cost-effectiveness in acquiring necessary resources.

The process typically begins with the organization defining its needs and creating detailed specifications for the product or service. These specifications are then used to develop a tender document, which is published to attract potential bidders. Interested parties submit their proposals, which are evaluated based on predefined criteria, often including price, quality, delivery time, and the supplier's experience and capabilities. The organization then selects the bid that best meets its requirements, not necessarily the cheapest one.

Kilpailuttamo is widely used in the public sector in Finland to procure everything from office supplies and IT services to large infrastructure projects and social welfare services. This process is mandated by law in many cases to prevent corruption and ensure that public funds are used efficiently. In the private sector, companies also use competitive tendering to secure favorable terms and identify the best partners for their business needs. The underlying principle is to foster competition, leading to better value for the buyer.