Vocational training for highly educated individuals in the North Karelia employment area
About This Opportunity
TranslatedNorth Karelia Procurement is seeking tenders for vocational training for highly educated job seekers. The training aims to enhance professional skills and employability, addressing companies' need for skilled labor.
This is a services contract in the education and training, Youth and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training and Skills Development. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 12, 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 fiVocational training for highly educated individuals in the North Karelia employment area Pohjois-Karjalan hankintatoimi is requesting tenders for vocational training aimed at highly educated job seekers for the contract period 21.9.2026 - 31.12.2028 + one (1) + one (1) year option. The competition procures vocational training in accordance with the Act on the Organization of Labor Market Services (380/2023). Vocational training is adult education intended to develop and supplement the professional skills of job seekers and improve their employability. Vocational training that promotes professional skills aims to meet companies' need for skilled labor. Vocational training is intended for unemployed job seekers and those at risk of unemployment.
The content of the service to be procured is described in more detail in the tender request and the draft contract. The attachments to the tender request can be found in the 'Attachments and links' section of the tender request.
The service must comply with the directly binding regulations of the European Union, Finnish laws and decrees, and regulations issued by authorities.
The offer is binding and must be prepared in Finnish. The entire procurement process is conducted in Finnish.
Lot 1: Lot 1
"Targeted training and labor market orientation" training, intended for highly educated job seekers who do not have significant employment barriers or extensive skill deficiencies. They particularly need coaching for job searching, expanding their search, and articulating their skills.
The requirements for the lot are described in more detail in the tender request and its attachments.
Lot 2: Lot 2
"Guided career transition and skills enhancement" training, intended for highly educated job seekers who have identifiable barriers to employment, outdated professional skills and knowledge, and a need for personal career guidance.
The requirements for the lot are described in more detail in the tender request and its attachments.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on June 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Pohjois-Karjalan hankintatoimi
Pohjois-Karjalan hankintatoimi has issued 434 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 36 currently open and 165 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 12, 2026. You have 49 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Pohjois-Karjalan hankintatoimi 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.
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.
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