Research on the current state, functionality, and development needs of teacher and principal qualifications in a society with changing demographics
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the education and training and Research sectors. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 21, 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 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from fiResearch on the current state, functionality, and development needs of teacher and principal qualifications in a society with changing demographics The Ministry of Education and Culture is requesting your offer for conducting research on the current state, functionality, and development needs of teacher and principal qualifications in a society with changing demographics.
The subject of the procurement is research that examines whether the current legislation on the qualification requirements for education personnel meets the needs of education providers. It also maps the current state of teacher and principal qualifications and scientifically investigates the system's functionality from the perspective of future demographic changes, in order to ensure qualified and competent teaching staff throughout the country in the future.
Furthermore, it examines how well the qualification requirements enable and ensure the quality and adequacy of teachers' competence in a changing societal situation, considering the continuum of educational levels and, on the other hand, the provision of teacher education and the attractiveness of the programs.
The target group for the research is the municipalities of mainland Finland.
The subject of the procurement is described in more detail in Appendix 1 to this request for proposals, "Description of the Subject of Procurement".
The contracting entity will select one (1) supplier with whom to conclude a contract.
The contract period begins after the contract is signed. The aim is to sign the contract in September 2026, and the study must be completed by May 31, 2028.,
Lot 1: Research on the current state, functionality, and development needs of teacher and principal qualifications in a society with changing demographics
The Ministry of Education and Culture is requesting your offer for conducting research on the current state, functionality, and development needs of teacher and principal qualifications in a society with changing demographics.
The subject of the procurement is research that examines whether the current legislation on the qualification requirements for education personnel meets the needs of education providers. It also maps the current state of teacher and principal qualifications and scientifically investigates the system's functionality from the perspective of future demographic changes, in order to ensure qualified and competent teaching staff throughout the country in the future.
Furthermore, it examines how well the qualification requirements enable and ensure the quality and adequacy of teachers' competence in a changing societal situation, considering the continuum of educational levels and, on the other hand, the provision of teacher education and the attractiveness of the programs.
The target group for the research is the municipalities of mainland Finland.
The subject of the procurement is described in more detail in Appendix 1 to this request for proposals, "Description of the Subject of Procurement".
The contracting entity will select one (1) supplier with whom to conclude a contract.
The contract period begins after the contract is signed. The aim is to sign the contract in September 2026, and the study must be completed by May 31, 2028.
CPV: 73000000
Organisation: Ministry of Education and Culture
Procedure: open
Documents: https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/valtioneuvostonkanslia?id=612502&tpk=828a17ff-97a9-4c70-aa8c-d1a44594f376
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on May 28, 2026. Last refreshed 19 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö
Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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.
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 August 21, 2026. You have 52 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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