ostokohde
Ostokohde is a Finnish term used in procurement to refer to the object of purchase—the item, service, project, or other outcome that a buyer intends to obtain. The word combines ostaa (to buy) and kohde (object/target). In Finnish procurement practice, the ostokohde forms the central element in planning and documentation, appearing in needs assessments, requests for tender, contract texts, and related specifications. The term is sometimes replaced by hankinnan kohde, and wording can vary between organizations.
In practical use, the ostokohde is described with key characteristics that define the scope of the purchase.
The concept often appears in procurement documents such as specification sheets, invitation to tender, and contract
Example: an ostokohde might be described as “ERP software deployment for a mid-sized company, including installation,