Procurement of Search Service Machine and Database, Services for Children and Youth and Persons with Disabilities
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration and Youth sectors, with a focus on Youth Development. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Hilma Finland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
Auto-translated from fiProcurement of Search Service Machine and Database, Services for Children and Youth and Persons with Disabilities Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has made a procurement decision (KEUHDno-2026-2116) on 7.7.2026.
Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has used a national database of units providing round-the-clock substitute care under license according to the Child Welfare Act, which will expire at the end of 2026. Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has identified the need for a search engine service and database that can be used to search for open and substitute care services from private service providers under the Child Welfare Act, both during and outside office hours, and to search for housing units from private service providers under the Act on Services for Persons with Disabilities. The service will be used by social workers and client advisors, of whom there will be approximately 70 at the initial stage of implementation.
Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has published a market survey in accordance with Section 65 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016, "Procurement Act"). Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County sent a market survey notice ''Request for Information / Procurement of Search Service Machine and Database, Services for Children and Youth and Persons with Disabilities / KEUHDno-2026-2116'' for publication on 4.5.2026, which was published in Hilma (2026-048102) and TED (307404-2026) on 5.5.2026.
The deadline for receiving responses was 17.5.2026. By the deadline, one bidder (Socfinder Oy) submitted a response to the market survey notice. Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County organized a supplier meeting with Socfinder Oy in accordance with the market survey notice on 25.5.2026.
Based on the market survey, Socfinder is the only possible supplier. Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has requested and received a quote from Socfinder Oy.
The subject of the procurement is a search service machine and database, which will be used to search for open and substitute care services from private service providers under the Child Welfare Act, both during and outside office hours, and to search for housing units from private service providers under the Act on Services for Persons with Disabilities. Socfinder's solution is developed for the client guidance of child and family services and housing services for persons with disabilities. The solution is a SAAS service. The goal of the solution is to speed up and facilitate the work of client advisors by collecting up-to-date information on service availability on one easy-to-use platform.
The procurement is carried out as a direct procurement exceeding the national threshold value referred to in Section 25 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016, "Procurement Act"), in accordance with Section 40, Paragraph 2, Clause 2 of the Procurement Act.
The contracting entity intends to carry out a direct procurement with Socfinder Oy.
The estimated value of the procurement for 48 months is €106,000, VAT 0%.,
Lot 1: Procurement of Search Service Machine and Database, Services for Children and Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has made a procurement decision (KEUHDno-2026-2116) on 7.7.2026.
Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has used a national database of units providing round-the-clock substitute care under license according to the Child Welfare Act, which will expire at the end of 2026. Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has identified the need for a search engine service and database that can be used to search for open and substitute care services from private service providers under the Child Welfare Act, both during and outside office hours, and to search for housing units from private service providers under the Act on Services for Persons with Disabilities. The service will be used by social workers and client advisors, of whom there will be approximately 70 at the initial stage of implementation.
Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has published a market survey in accordance with Section 65 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016, "Procurement Act"). Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County sent a market survey notice ''Request for Information / Procurement of Search Service Machine and Database, Services for Children and Youth and Persons with Disabilities / KEUHDno-2026-2116'' for publication on 4.5.2026, which was published in Hilma (2026-048102) and TED (307404-2026) on 5.5.2026.
The deadline for receiving responses was 17.5.2026. By the deadline, one bidder (Socfinder Oy) submitted a response to the market survey notice. Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County organized a supplier meeting with Socfinder Oy in accordance with the market survey notice on 25.5.2026.
Based on the market survey, Socfinder is the only possible supplier. Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County has requested and received a quote from Socfinder Oy.
The subject of the procurement is a search service machine and database, which will be used to search for open and substitute care services from private service providers under the Child Welfare Act, both during and outside office hours, and to search for housing units from private service providers under the Act on Services for Persons with Disabilities. Socfinder's solution is developed for the client guidance of child and family services and housing services for persons with disabilities. The solution is a SAAS service. The goal of the solution is to speed up and facilitate the work of client advisors by collecting up-to-date information on service availability on one easy-to-use platform.
The procurement is carried out as a direct procurement exceeding the national threshold value referred to in Section 25 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016, "Procurement Act"), in accordance with Section 40, Paragraph 2, Clause 2 of the Procurement Act.
The contracting entity intends to carry out a direct procurement with Socfinder Oy.
The estimated value of the procurement for 48 months is €106,000, VAT 0%.
CPV: 72000000
Organisation: Central Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Procedure: oth-single
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on July 8, 2026. Last refreshed 63 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Keski-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue
Keski-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue has issued 71 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Health & Medical, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.
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This notice was issued by Keski-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Finland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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