Post-notification: direct procurement of commissioned foster care services for child protection substitute care from 1.12.2025 onwards
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns a direct procurement of commission-based foster care services for nine (9) child protection placement clients by Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue Eloisa (South Savo Welfare Area Eloisa). The agreements will be valid indefinitely, commencing from December 1, 2025, in accordance with client-specific decisions. Previously, the service was provided by SOS Children's Villages until November 30, 2025. Due to corporate restructuring, operations have transferred to Perhepalvelut Ruori Oy starting December 1, 2025. Bids have been requested via email. The estimated total value of the procurement is EUR 5,000,000.00 (VAT 0%), exceeding the national threshold. This value has been calculated for the indefinite contract period starting January 1, 2025, based on client-specific decisions. The justification for direct procurement is based on Chapter 12, Section 110 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016), which allows for direct procurement in special situations where organizing a tender process or changing service providers would be manifestly unreasonable or disproportionately inappropriate for the client, in order to secure a significant care or client relationship. The service is specifically for child protection placements.
This is a services contract in the humanitarian aid, social protection and general supplies sectors. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 5.0 million.
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 humanitarian aid 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-notification: direct procurement of commissioned foster care services for child protection substitute care from 1.12.2025 onwards Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue Eloisa will directly procure commissioned foster care services for nine (9) child protection substitute care clients. The agreements are valid indefinitely from 1.12.2025 onwards according to client-specific decisions.
The service was provided until 30.11.2025 by SOS Children's Villages Foundation sr. Due to corporate restructuring, operations have been transferred to Perhepalvelut Ruori Oy from 1.12.2025 onwards.
An offer has been requested via email.
The estimated total value of the procurement is €5,000,000.00 (excl. VAT) and exceeds the national threshold. The estimated total value has been calculated according to client-specific decisions for the indefinite contract period starting from 1.1.2025.
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 carry out direct procurement in individual cases if organizing a tender or changing the service provider would be obviously unreasonable or particularly inappropriate for the client in order to secure a significant care or client relationship.
Lot 1: Post-notification: direct procurement of commissioned foster care services for child protection substitute care from 1.12.2025 onwards
Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue Eloisa will directly procure commissioned foster care services for nine (9) child protection substitute care clients. The agreements are valid indefinitely from 1.12.2025 onwards according to client-specific decisions.
The service was provided until 30.11.2025 by SOS Children's Villages Foundation sr. Due to corporate restructuring, operations have been transferred to Perhepalvelut Ruori Oy from 1.12.2025 onwards.
An offer has been requested via email.
The estimated total value of the procurement is €5,000,000.00 (excl. VAT) and exceeds the national threshold. The estimated total value has been calculated according to client-specific decisions for the indefinite contract period starting from 1.1.2025.
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 carry out direct procurement in individual cases if organizing a tender or changing the service provider would be obviously unreasonable or particularly inappropriate for the client in order to secure a significant care or client relationship.
CPV: 85311300
Organisation: Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue
Procedure: oth-single
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on March 3, 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
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response 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 €5,000,000 - €5,000,000. 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.
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.
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