hankimine

Hankimine is the Estonian term for the process of procurement, or acquisition, by organizations. It encompasses planning, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management to obtain goods, services, or works, aiming to meet needs while balancing cost, quality, and risk. In public sector and large organizations, hankimine is usually governed by formal rules to ensure openness and accountability.

The process typically begins with needs assessment and specification, followed by market analysis and procurement planning. Depending on policy, value, and risk, the organization may issue an open tender, a restricted invitation to bidders, or a negotiated procedure. Proposals are evaluated against predefined criteria such as price, capability, delivery, and sustainability, and contracts are awarded to the preferred supplier.

Contract management then covers implementation, performance monitoring, and relationship management, with potential for contract changes or re-tendering at defined milestones. Legal and ethical considerations emphasize transparency, non-discrimination, competition, and avoidance of conflicts of interest. The use of electronic procurement platforms has grown to improve traceability and efficiency, while risk management and total cost of ownership analysis are increasingly emphasized.

Hankimine intersects with concepts such as procurement policy, supplier diversity, and contract management. See also: Procurement, Tender, Contract management, Supplier relationship management.