hankintaperusteita

Hankintaperusteita refers to the grounds or criteria upon which a public or private entity bases its procurement decisions. In the context of public procurement, these grounds are legally defined to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the use of public funds. The primary goal is to obtain the best possible value for money.

The most common hankintaperusteita for public procurement include awarding the contract to the bidder who offers the lowest price. This method is straightforward but may not always result in the highest quality or most suitable solution. Alternatively, the contract can be awarded based on the economically most advantageous tender. This criterion considers a broader range of factors beyond just price, such as quality, technical merit, delivery times, environmental considerations, and after-sales service. The specific weighting of these factors is determined in advance and communicated to potential bidders.

In some cases, hankintaperusteita may also involve qualitative criteria, especially when the nature of the service or product is complex and requires specific expertise. For instance, in architectural or consulting services, technical merit and understanding of the project might outweigh a purely price-based assessment. The principles guiding the selection of hankintaperusteita aim to prevent discrimination, promote competition, and ensure that public resources are used effectively. The chosen criteria must be relevant to the subject matter of the procurement and clearly defined in the tender documents.