Support tool for doctoral journey

Itä-Suomen yliopisto

Published: Aug 23, 2026

Updated: Aug 23, 2026

Source: hilma_fi

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software and Cloud Services. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 800,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 24, 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 consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Support tool for doctoral journey The object of the procurement is a system for monitoring the progress of doctoral studies for the use of the University of Eastern Finland, University of Lapland, University of Vaasa and Åbo Akademi University as a SaaS service and the services associated with it. The object of the procurement consists of the following: -Software service and its user support, covering the system for monitoring progress in doctoral studies that is the object of the procurement as a software service (later referred to as the SaaS) and its user support, including support services for both the Contracting Entity’s representatives and end users. -The object of the procurement also includes the right to extend the SaaS with new add-ons and services. -SaaS deployment covering all tasks that need to be completed in order to start using the SaaS and its user support, including configurations and integrations required for each university. The most common interface terminology can be found in the specification document. The deployment will take place in two phases. In the first phase, support for the doctoral dissertation path will be deployed up till the pre-examination stage, and in the second phase, support for the pre-examination process will be deployed. -Other expert services, including those needed in addition to the ones mentioned above., Lot 1: Support tool for doctoral journey The object of the procurement is a system for monitoring the progress of doctoral studies for the use of the University of Eastern Finland, University of Lapland, University of Vaasa and Åbo Akademi University as a SaaS service and the services associated with it. The object of the procurement consists of the following: -Software service and its user support, covering the system for monitoring progress in doctoral studies that is the object of the procurement as a software service (later referred to as the SaaS) and its user support, including support services for both the Contracting Entity’s representatives and end users. -The object of the procurement also includes the right to extend the SaaS with new add-ons and services. -SaaS deployment covering all tasks that need to be completed in order to start using the SaaS and its user support, including configurations and integrations required for each university. The most common interface terminology can be found in the specification document. The deployment will take place in two phases. In the first phase, support for the doctoral dissertation path will be deployed up till the pre-examination stage, and in the second phase, support for the pre-examination process will be deployed. -Other expert services, including those needed in addition to the ones mentioned above. CPV: 72000000 48000000 Organisation: Itä-Suomen yliopisto Procedure: open Documents: https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/itasuomenyliopisto?id=614939&tpk=90997ef7-6c7c-4ae9-9ed2-19f7352b906d

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on August 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Itä-Suomen yliopisto

Itä-Suomen yliopisto has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Itä-Suomen yliopisto in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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 Up to €800,000. 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.