Production
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the production services for the Kirkonseutu newspaper and its associated digital platforms. The selected bidder will be responsible for the layout, image processing, and preparation of both the newspaper's own announcements and, as needed, commercial advertisements sold to the publication. The visual execution will adhere to the Kirkonseutu's design, originally published in 2020 and lightly updated in 2024, which includes designated spaces for articles and advertisements with modular sizing. The layout process involves submitting proofs to each publishing parish and implementing necessary corrections, requiring close collaboration with the editorial team. The contracting authority is also interested in potential automation solutions for the layout process.
Furthermore, the tender covers the management of the kirkonseutu.fi website. The bidder must ensure the website's functionality and visual design meet at least the standards of the 2020 redesign. Articles published on the website must be independent of the print version, and the site must feature seamless social media sharing capabilities. The responsibility also extends to the digital edition of the newspaper, presented in a foldable digital format on the website. The contracting authority is keen on exploring any opportunities that enhance the user experience of the website and digital edition, promoting digital reading.
The bidder will provide the editorial team with the necessary modern editorial systems and licenses for both print and online operations. Continuous technical support will be provided to the editorial staff and those involved in managing advertisement traffic throughout the contract period. Current design and structure can be reviewed at https://kirkonseutu.fi/neodirect/static/7/Kirkonseutu (digital edition) and https://kirkonseutu.fi/ (website).
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 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 fiThe tenderer is responsible for the layout, image processing, and preparation of the congregations' own advertisements and, where necessary, commercial advertisements sold to the newspaper. The visual implementation will be done according to the visual design of Kirkonseutu published in 2020 and lightly updated in 2024, which includes designated places for articles and advertisements. Ad sizes are modular. The layout includes submitting proofs to each publishing congregation and making necessary corrections. The layout designer will cooperate closely with the editorial staff. We are also interested in various layout automation possibilities. The tenderer is also responsible for the kirkonseutu.fi website platform, for which the functionalities and visual implementation must be offered at least according to the reform published in 2020. Articles on the website must be publishable independently and independently of print articles, and the website must have smooth sharing features for social media. The tenderer is also responsible for the digital magazine, i.e., the laid-out magazine in digital format, placed on the website. We are also interested in all possibilities that streamline the user experience of the website and the digital magazine and promote electronic reading. The tenderer is responsible for ensuring that the editorial staff has the necessary modern publishing systems with licenses for both print and web for Kirkonseutu. The tenderer is responsible for ensuring that the editorial staff and persons participating in the advertising traffic of the publishers have continuous technical support available during the contract period. Kirkonseutu's current visual design and structure can be viewed at: https://kirkonseutu.fi/neodirect/static/7/Kirkonseutu (digital magazine) https://kirkonseutu.fi/ (website)
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 9, 2026. Last refreshed 133 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Lahden seurakuntayhtymä
Lahden seurakuntayhtymä has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Media & Communications. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Lahden seurakuntayhtymä 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.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Punamusta Oy; Sacrum-Kotimaa Oy was awarded the contract for €493,800. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 Punamusta Oy; Sacrum-Kotimaa Oy. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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