Post-announcement: direct procurement of professional foster family services for the period 14.11.2025-31.12.2026
About This Opportunity
TranslatedEtelä-Savon hyvinvointialue Eloisa (Eloisa Welfare Area of South Savo) is undertaking a direct procurement for professional foster care services. This procurement is intended for three (3) clients within child welfare's open care services, covering the contract period from 14 November 2025 to 31 December 2026. The service was previously provided by SOS Children's Villages Foundation sr from January 14 to November 30, 2025. Due to corporate restructuring, operations will transfer to Perhepalvelut Ruori Oy starting 1 December 2025. Bids have been requested via email. The estimated total value of the procurement for the contract period is €39,471.00 (excluding VAT). This procurement is part of a larger service package for child welfare services, with an estimated total value exceeding the national threshold. The basis for this direct procurement is Section 110, Chapter 12 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016), which allows for direct procurement in specific situations where organizing a tendering process or changing service providers would be demonstrably unreasonable or unduly impractical for the client, particularly to ensure the continuity of a significant care or client relationship. The procurement concerns Lot 1, specifically the direct procurement of professional foster care services for the specified period.
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 39,471.
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 general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from fiPost-announcement: direct procurement of professional foster family services for the period 14.11.2025-31.12.2026 Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue Eloisa will directly procure professional foster family services for three (3) child welfare open care clients for the contract period 14.11.2025-31.12.2026.
The service was provided during 14.1-30.11.2025 by SOS Children's Villages Foundation sr. Due to corporate restructuring, the operation has been transferred to Perhepalvelut Ruori Oy starting from 1.12.2025.
The offer has been requested by email.
The estimated total value of the procurement is EUR 39,471.00 (VAT 0%) for the contract period 14.11.2025-31.12.2026. The procurement is part of
the child welfare services service package, the estimated total value of which exceeds the national threshold.
The basis for direct procurement is Section 110, Chapter 12 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016) Direct procurement in special situations:
the contracting authority may make a direct procurement in individual cases if organizing a tender or changing the service provider would be
clearly unreasonable or particularly inappropriate for the client to ensure a significant care or client relationship.
Lot 1: Post-announcement: direct procurement of professional foster family services for the period 14.11.2025-31.12.2026
Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue Eloisa will directly procure professional foster family services for three (3) child welfare open care clients for the contract period 14.11.2025-31.12.2026.
The service was provided during 14.1-30.11.2025 by SOS Children's Villages Foundation sr. Due to corporate restructuring, the operation has been transferred to Perhepalvelut Ruori Oy starting from 1.12.2025.
The offer has been requested by email.
The estimated total value of the procurement is EUR 39,471.00 (VAT 0%) for the contract period 14.11.2025-31.12.2026. The procurement is part of
the child welfare services service package, the estimated total value of which exceeds the national threshold.
The basis for direct procurement is Section 110, Chapter 12 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016) Direct procurement in special situations:
the contracting authority may make a direct procurement in individual cases if organizing a tender or changing the service provider would be
clearly unreasonable or particularly inappropriate for the client to ensure a significant care or client relationship.
CPV: 85300000
Organisation: Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue
Procedure: oth-single
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on March 4, 2026. Last refreshed 45 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue
Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue has issued 250 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 189 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Social Protection & Welfare. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 24, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Perhepalvelut Ruori Oy (3487674-8). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Etelä-Savon 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is €39,471 - €39,471. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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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