hankedirektiive

The term hankedirektiive, originating from Finnish, translates loosely to "procurement directive" or "procurement guidelines." It refers to a set of rules and regulations governing the process by which public sector entities in Finland acquire goods, services, and works. These directives are largely based on European Union procurement law, ensuring a level playing field and promoting fair competition among suppliers.

The primary purpose of hankedirektiive is to ensure transparency, efficiency, and non-discrimination in public procurement. They aim to prevent corruption, favoritism, and waste of public funds by establishing clear procedures for tendering, evaluation, and awarding contracts. Public bodies are obligated to follow these directives when their procurement value exceeds certain thresholds, which are aligned with EU directives.

Key aspects covered by hankedirektiive include the definition of procurement procedures, such as open procedures, restricted procedures, and negotiated procedures. They also outline requirements for publicizing tenders, the criteria for selecting suppliers, and the principles for evaluating bids. Furthermore, they address the handling of appeals and challenges to procurement decisions, providing a mechanism for suppliers to seek redress if they believe the procedures have not been followed correctly. The directives are periodically updated to reflect changes in EU legislation and national procurement practices.