hankeprotsessis

Hankeprotsessis is an Estonian term used to describe the lifecycle and activities involved in acquiring goods, services, or works from external suppliers. It encompasses the planning, execution, and supervision of procurement activities within both public and private sector contexts. The aim of hankeprotsessis is to obtain the required items on favorable terms while ensuring transparency, competition, and value for money.

The procurement process typically includes several stages. First is planning, where needs are defined, budgets are prepared, and procurement objectives are set. Market research and risk assessment follow, helping to identify feasible solutions and potential supplier options. This leads to the preparation of tender documents or terms of reference, which specify technical, legal, and commercial requirements. Procurement procedures—such as open, restricted, competitive dialogue, or negotiated procedures—are selected based on the policy framework and the value of the contract. After publication, bidders submit proposals, which are evaluated against predefined criteria. The contracting authority then selects a winner, awards the contract, and completes the formal contracting process. Contract management and performance monitoring occur during implementation, with possible post-project evaluation to learn lessons for future procurements.

Key principles guiding hankeprotsessis include transparency, equal treatment of bidders, non-discrimination, proportionality, and competition, all aligned with legal frameworks at national and, for EU members, supranational levels. Tools such as e-procurement platforms, framework agreements, and dynamic purchasing systems are commonly used to increase efficiency and traceability. Challenges include ensuring timely publication, preventing bid rigging, and managing complex supplier relationships.

See also: public procurement, procurement cycle, tendering.