ehankinta

eHankinta is Finland’s national electronic procurement system used by public sector bodies to conduct procurement activities electronically. The system supports the lifecycle of public procurement, from planning and tendering to contract management and invoicing. It is used by central government agencies, municipalities, and other public organizations in Finland.

Core features include electronic tender creation, publication and responses, document exchange, bid evaluation, contract award and administration, purchase orders, and electronic invoicing. The platform is designed to facilitate compliance with national and EU procurement rules, provide audit trails, and enable supplier management and performance tracking. Access is controlled by user authentication and role-based permissions.

Administration and governance: eHankinta is a national service funded and overseen by Finnish public procurement authorities and operated under a framework contract by a designated service provider. The system interoperates with other public sector services, including the national procurement notices service HILMA, and supports interoperability standards used in public procurement in Finland and the EU.

Impact and usage: The system aims to streamline procurement processes, increase transparency and competition, and improve efficiency in public spending. Suppliers can register and participate in tenders, receive notices, submit bids, and manage contracts through the platform.