Guide dogs for the visually impaired

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Original title: Näkövammaisten opaskoirat

HUS-yhtymä

Published: Aug 11, 2026

Updated: Aug 24, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Näkövammaisten liitto ry Opaskoirakoulu; Suomen Opaskoirakoulu Oy; Dogmanship Oy — €5,100,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 5.1 million.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 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 education and training 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

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The subject of the procurement was guide dogs for the visually impaired. A guide dog for the visually impaired is a dog trained to guide a visually impaired person's independent movement in various environments, thereby increasing the person's mobility, independence, and participation. The guide dog service includes all activities necessary for producing guide dogs, such as breeding, rearing, dog training and testing, client training and follow-up, and ensuring the dogs' health. The procurement was not divided into lots. This is a procurement concerning social and healthcare services and other special services referred to in Section 107 of the Act (1397/2016, Procurement Act), according to Annex E of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts. The estimated value of the procurement exceeds the threshold set for it, and the procurement will be carried out using an open procedure in accordance with Section 32 of the Procurement Act. Three (3) service providers were selected for the procurement. The draft agreement is presented on page 3 of the request for proposals. The procurement is described in more detail in Annex 1. Service Description of the request for proposals. The contract is fixed-term for two (2) years, after which it is valid indefinitely. This was a joint procurement by several contracting entities, carried out as a procurement ring. The services to be procured will be used by HUS Group (HUS) and the South Karelia Social and Health Care District.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on August 11, 2026. Last refreshed 65 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About HUS-yhtymä

HUS-yhtymä has issued 607 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 102 currently open and 265 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: October 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) 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 Näkövammaisten liitto ry Opaskoirakoulu; Suomen Opaskoirakoulu Oy; Dogmanship Oy. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by HUS-yhtymä 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 Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Näkövammaisten liitto ry Opaskoirakoulu; Suomen Opaskoirakoulu Oy; Dogmanship Oy was awarded the contract for €5,100,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.