hankintajärjestelmä

Hankintajärjestelmä refers to the system or process through which organizations acquire goods, services, or works. This encompasses all activities from identifying a need to the final payment and contract management. In the public sector, hankintajärjestelmä is particularly regulated by law to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency. These laws aim to prevent corruption and ensure that public funds are spent wisely.

The procurement process typically involves several stages. First, a need is identified and the scope of the procurement is defined. This leads to the creation of tender documents, which outline the specifications, criteria for evaluation, and contractual terms. Potential suppliers then submit their bids or tenders. The bids are evaluated based on the pre-defined criteria, which can include price, quality, technical merit, and delivery times. Once the evaluation is complete, a contract is awarded to the most suitable supplier. The final stages involve contract management, delivery, and payment.

For public organizations in Finland, the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (Julkisia hankintoja ja hallinnointisopimuksia koskeva laki) is the primary legislation governing hankintajärjestelmä. This law implements EU procurement directives and sets out detailed rules for public procurement procedures, including thresholds that trigger different levels of regulatory scrutiny. The aim is to promote competition among suppliers and ensure that public sector entities achieve value for money in their purchases.