Helsingin työllisyyspalvelut, KotoPilotti
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the Youth sector, with a focus on Employment Services, Labor Market and Skills Development. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 2026.
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 Youth sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from fiHelsingin työllisyyspalvelut, KotoPilotti Helsingin Työllisyyspalvelut is procuring an integration training pilot, for which two service providers will be selected to implement the training for a total of approximately 300 clients (3 starts per service provider, approximately 50 clients per start). The procurement includes an option of the same scope. The contract is fixed-term.
Integration training will be implemented as a study credit-based entity, where 1 study credit corresponds to 27 hours of work. The training proceeds in 8-week periods, and each student will be assigned an individual study path and goals before the start of the training.
The objective of the procurement is to organize integration training where the student progresses according to their individual plan towards functional basic language skills (B1.1) and employment or transition to further education. The training is built around the student's own goals, study readiness, and life situation, not on fixed groups and a common pace of progress. Students will each participate in different content according to their personal study plan, so the training adapts to the student's needs, not the student to the training structure. The goal is that the flexible training structure will produce better learning outcomes, faster employment, and smoother transitions to further education.
The contract is intended to start on 1.11.2026, provided that the Contract comes into force when the Parties have signed it. The contract for the main procurement period for the first-placed Supplier will end on 31.3.2029, and the contract for the main procurement period for the second-placed Supplier will end on 30.4.2029.
The procurement exceeds the EU threshold.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROCUREMENT
Structural challenges have been identified in the current integration training model, for which this procurement seeks new solutions. The current model is group-oriented and does not encourage individual solutions. Performance-based payments do not steer operations in the desired direction. Training is interrupted by employment, even if integration is not yet complete and employment is not always a permanent solution. Employer cooperation has also not reached the desired level. Administrative coordination of training is burdensome, as internal transfers and changes require separate official decisions.
This procurement will pilot a new type of training model to address these challenges. The performance-based payment model will be reformed to cover not only employment but also faster transitions to training, and the level of payments will be raised from previous levels. Training will not be interrupted by employment; students can continue integration training alongside work. Development of employer cooperation will be included in the procurement as a development project, and the steering group will include representation from the employer services of the Helsinki Employment Services. The flexible training structure eliminates the need for administrative measures other than those based on law.
The procurement will be carried out as a pilot where Suppliers develop the training model. The implementation methods, operating models, and techniques developed and implemented during the pilot (e.g., teaching arrangements, scheduling structures, guidance models, and employment support practices) will be available to the contracting authority for the development of integration training and the preparation of future procurements. Suppliers are expected to be ready for open cooperation, constructive dialogue, and continuous evaluation of the operating model during the pilot. Due to the pilot nature, the procurement includes more monitoring and reporting than usual. The contracting authority must be able to assess the effectiveness of the training model and the students' paths.
Lot 1: Helsingin työllisyyspalvelut, KotoPilotti
Helsingin Työllisyyspalvelut is procuring an integration training pilot, for which two service providers will be selected to implement the training for a total of approximately 300 clients (3 starts per service provider, approximately 50 clients per start). The procurement includes an option of the same scope. The contract is fixed-term.
Integration training will be implemented as a study credit-based entity, where 1 study credit corresponds to 27 hours of work. The training proceeds in 8-week periods, and each student will be assigned an individual study path and goals before the start of the training.
The objective of the procurement is to organize integration training where the student progresses according to their individual plan towards functional basic language skills (B1.1) and employment or transition to further education. The training is built around the student's own goals, study readiness, and life situation, not on fixed groups and a common pace of progress. Students will each participate in different content according to their personal study plan, so the training adapts to the student's needs, not the student to the training structure. The goal is that the flexible training structure will produce better learning outcomes, faster employment, and smoother transitions to further education.
The contract is intended to start on 1.11.2026, provided that the Contract comes into force when the Parties have signed it. The contract for the main procurement period for the first-placed Supplier will end on 31.3.2029, and the contract for the main procurement period for the second-placed Supplier will end on 30.4.2029.
The procurement exceeds the EU threshold.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROCUREMENT
Structural challenges have been identified in the current integration training model, for which this procurement seeks new solutions. The current model is group-oriented and does not encourage individual solutions. Performance-based payments do not steer operations in the desired direction. Training is interrupted by employment, even if integration is not yet complete and employment is not always a permanent solution. Employer cooperation has also not reached the desired level. Administrative coordination of training is burdensome, as internal transfers and changes require separate official decisions.
This procurement will pilot a new type of training model to address these challenges. The performance-based payment model will be reformed to cover not only employment but also faster transitions to training, and the level of payments will be raised from previous levels. Training will not be interrupted by employment; students can continue integration training alongside work. Development of employer cooperation will be included in the procurement as a development project, and the steering group will include representation from the employer services of the Helsinki Employment Services. The flexible training structure eliminates the need for administrative measures other than those based on law.
The procurement will be carried out as a pilot where Suppliers develop the training model. The implementation methods, operating models, and techniques developed and implemented during the pilot (e.g., teaching arrangements, scheduling structures, guidance models, and employment support practices) will be available to the contracting authority for the development of integration training and the preparation of future procurements. Suppliers are expected to be ready for open cooperation, constructive dialogue, and continuous evaluation of the operating model during the pilot. Due to the pilot nature, the procurement includes more monitoring and reporting than usual. The contracting authority must be able to assess the effectiveness of the training model and the students' paths.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on July 8, 2026. Last refreshed 21 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Helsingin työllisyyspalveluliikelaitos
Helsingin työllisyyspalveluliikelaitos has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Youth & Employment, Education & Training, 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: July 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Helsingin työllisyyspalveluliikelaitos 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 Youth & Employment 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.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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