Supplier register for results-based coaching services for PKS employment services clients (DPS-like procedure)
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the Youth sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 30, 2036.
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 fiWith this notice, the metropolitan area labor authorities (Espoo Employment Services, Helsinki Employment Services, and Vantaa Employment and Integration Services) are establishing a Supplier Register for Results-Based Coaching Services for PKS Employment Services clients in PKS cooperation. The labor authorities are requesting applications for participation to form a supplier register for results-based coaching products.
The subject of this dynamic purchasing system, a supplier register similar to a DPS (hereinafter also "register"), is the procurement of results-based coaching services for clients of PKS employment services for the procurement units of Espoo, Helsinki, and Vantaa employment areas (hereinafter also "customer"). The customer may be one city or several cities together. Within the register, various coaching solutions promoting employment and matching will be competitively tendered for the Customers.
According to the Act on the Organization of Labor Services (Act on the Organization of Labor Services 380/2023), the labor authority organizes coaching for clients (Section 53) as follows:
1) in job searching (job search coaching);
2) in clarifying career choices and options, applying for vocational education, and developing work life skills (career coaching); and
3) in job placement and on-the-job training (employment coaching).
The labor authority may organize coaching for companies in hiring employees and developing employer readiness. The price of the service is considered a de minimis aid for the company.
In addition, the Customer may also use the register to procure other results-based coaching services.
The coaching services procured from this supplier register may target both individual clients of PKS employment services and companies.
The register will be divided into two (2) sub-areas according to the target groups described above:
1) Coaching services for individual clients
2) Coaching services for corporate clients
An applicant can submit an application for participation in either one sub-area or both. An applicant can apply to join one sub-area and apply for the other later if desired.
The operation of the register is described in more detail: APPENDIX 1 Description of the Supplier Register_results-based coaching service supplier register., Coaching services for individual clients Possible target groups for sub-area 1 are primarily individual clients of employment services who are in different stages of job searching.
The procurement will consider ensuring the individual and long-term service needs of clients and will take into account special needs. Special emphasis will be placed on factors related to the quality, continuity, accessibility, affordability, availability, and coverage of services, the special needs of different user groups, increasing user participation and influence, and innovation.
Examples of the most typical employment-promoting service types are:
1) various group coaching services where the client is supported in job searching (e.g., job search coaching) and in clarifying career choices and options, applying for vocational education, and developing work life skills (e.g., career coaching);
2) various individual coaching solutions that support clients in job placement and on-the-job training (e.g., employment coaching).
The core work of PKS coaching services is done in high-quality interactions with individual clients. Achieving effective results requires strong expertise in employment promotion services, the functioning of the labor market, and the operating environment of companies and employers. In client work, it is necessary to reconcile the demands and opportunities of working life with systematic coaching and motivation for changing individual client situations. In addition, the work carried out in PKS coaching services may require expertise related to service coordination, planning, development, communication, data-driven management, and administrative work.
More detailed description:
Request for participation, sub-area 1, procurement object criteria
APPENDIX 1, sections 3 and 4, Coaching services for corporate clients Possible target groups for the sub-area are primarily companies operating in the region.
The procurement will consider ensuring the individual and long-term service needs of clients and will take into account special needs. Special emphasis will be placed on factors related to the quality, continuity, accessibility, affordability, availability, and coverage of services, the special needs of different user groups, increasing user participation and influence, and innovation.
Example procurements include various coaching service packages aimed at companies that support company growth, employee hiring, and the development of employer readiness.
The core work of PKS coaching services is done in high-quality interactions with employer clients. Achieving effective results requires strong expertise in the functioning of the labor market and the operating environment of companies and employers. In client work, it is necessary to reconcile the demands and opportunities of working life with systematic coaching and motivation for changing individual client situations. In addition, the work carried out in PKS coaching services may require expertise related to service coordination, planning, development, communication, data-driven management, and administrative work.
More detailed description:
Request for participation, sub-area 2, procurement object criteria
APPENDIX 1, sections 3 and 4,
Lot 1: Coaching services for individual clients
Possible target groups for sub-area 1 are primarily individual clients of employment services who are in different stages of job searching.
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Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed 6 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 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Youth & Employment, 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: May 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 May 30, 2036. You have 3628 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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.
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