Helsingin kaupunki has awarded a €10M framework for management consulting services to multiple suppliers across three sub-areas

Helsingin kaupunki, a public undertaking controlled by a local authority operating in general public services, on behalf of Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy, a body governed by public law controlled by a local authority, has awarded a framework agreement for management consulting services for 2026-2027 (2028-2029) (Johdon konsultointipalveluiden hankinta 2026-2027 (2028-2029)) to multiple suppliers. The maximum framework value in this notice is €10,000,000.00, covering business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security) across three sub-areas: strategic planning and management, legal and tax advisory, and business plans, financial modelling and financing strategy. The contract duration is 48 months from 2 July 2026, with six suppliers selected per sub-area. The framework was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Helsingin kaupunki, a public undertaking controlled by a local authority operating in general public services, acting as group leader and central purchasing body, on behalf of Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy, a body governed by public law controlled by a local authority, has conducted an open procedure for management consulting services for the use of the City of Helsinki and the registered shareholders of Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy. The procurement is divided into three sub-areas: Osa-alue 1 (Strategic planning and management, operating models and processes, and organisational development), Osa-alue 2 (Legal and tax advisory, particularly regarding arrangements of city group operations), and Osa-alue 3 (Business plans, financial modelling and reports, valuations, and financing strategy).

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Strategic procurement includes a social objective of human rights due diligence in global supply chains. The award criterion for all lots is price (100 points – fixed value, total). The framework agreement operates with reopening of competition. Six suppliers are selected for each sub-area, unless there are fewer suppliers meeting the requirements. The contracting authority mini-competitions all procurements within the framework arrangement through an electronic procurement system; in exceptional situations, the tender request may be sent by email to all selected suppliers of the sub-area. A tender may be submitted for one or more sub-areas, and separate selections are made for each sub-area. The maximum value of the procurement (VAT 0%) is €10,000,000.00. The procurement includes a two-year contract period and two one-year option periods. The contracting authority does not commit to any procurement volumes. The maximum framework value in this notice is €10,000,000.00, and the approximate value is €10,000,000.00.

Winners across the three lots include Visiora Partners Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Gofore Lead Oy; PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy; EY Advisory Oy; Spring Advisor Oy; and Finwise Advisors Oy. Tenders received: 18 (LOT-0001); 6 (LOT-0002); 14 (LOT-0003). Subcontracting was declared by KPMG Oy Ab and Gofore Lead Oy for LOT-0001, and by KPMG Oy Ab for LOT-0002 and LOT-0003. Contracts were concluded on 2 July 2026.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework ensures that the City of Helsinki and Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy have access to a broad panel of qualified management consulting service providers across three key sub-areas.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports City Management: Provides strategic planning, legal and tax advisory, and financial consulting services
• Significant Value: €10,000,000.00 maximum framework value in this notice
• Long-Term Commitment: 48 months from 2 July 2026
• Three Sub-Areas: Strategic planning and management; legal and tax advisory; business plans and financing strategy
• Price Focus: 100 points price-based evaluation
• Strong Competition: 6 to 18 tenders per sub-area
• Strategic Procurement: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains
• Subcontracting: Declared by some winners

Contract Timeline

• Start date: 02 July 2026
• Contracts concluded: 02 July 2026
• Duration: 48 months
• Option periods: Two one-year option periods
• Notice published: 28 September 2026 (OJ S 187/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 24 September 2026
• Previous notice: 750268e0-d177-47bc-b529-ab84ff1be3a8-01

Contract Overview

Helsingin kaupunki conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Three lots: LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003
• Maximum framework value in this notice: €10,000,000.00
• Approximate value: €10,000,000.00
• LOT-0001 maximum framework value: €7,000,000.00
• LOT-0002 maximum framework value: €1,500,000.00
• LOT-0003 maximum framework value: €1,500,000.00
• Duration: 48 months (start date 02 July 2026)
• Framework type: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Price (100 points – fixed value, total)
• Winners: Multiple suppliers across three lots
• Subcontracting: Yes for some winners (value and percentage unknown)
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Strategic procurement: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• Place of performance: Helsinki-Uusimaa, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Procedure identifier: 9bdd9b7d-31fd-4c7c-a135-7734f7251b2e
• Internal identifier: H059-25 / HEL 2025-016565
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Review deadline: Hankintaoikaisu 14 days; valitus markkinaoikeudelle 14 days

Lot Structure

OSA-ALUE 1 – Strategic Planning and Management, Operating Models and Processes, and Organisational Development

• Internal identifier: 1-0
• Description: Comprehensive consulting on reorganisation of existing organisational units, development and evaluation of operations and processes, or start-up of a new unit, or consulting on a single sub-area
• Maximum framework value: €7,000,000.00
• Winners: Visiora Partners Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Gofore Lead Oy
• Tenders received: 18 (submitted electronically; tender range €144.00 to €159.00)
• Contracts concluded: 02 July 2026
• Duration: 48 months
• Subcontracting: Yes (KPMG Oy Ab; Gofore Lead Oy)

OSA-ALUE 2 – Legal and Tax Advisory, Particularly Regarding Arrangements of City Group Operations

• Internal identifier: 2-1
• Description: Legal and tax consulting regarding, among other things, the purchase, sale, transfer or other arrangement of city group operations or shares (e.g. merger, demerger, corporatisation) or the preparation and/or implementation of related measures; evaluation of benefits and drawbacks and implementation options; individual legal or tax questions (e.g. VAT and transfer tax); advance ruling applications
• Maximum framework value: €1,500,000.00
• Winners: PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; EY Advisory Oy; Deloitte Oy; BDO Oy
• Tenders received: 6 (submitted electronically)
• Contracts concluded: 02 July 2026
• Duration: 48 months
• Subcontracting: Yes (KPMG Oy Ab)
• Non-winning tenderer: Bird & Bird Asianajotoimisto Oy

OSA-ALUE 3 – Business Plans, Financial Modelling and Reports, Valuations, and Financing Strategy

• Internal identifier: 3-2
• Description: Consulting on business plans, financial modelling and reports, including conclusions and justified action proposals; valuation work; financing strategy and its implementation, including financial risk management and market-purchased financing and treasury solutions
• Maximum framework value: €1,500,000.00
• Winners: Spring Advisor Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Finwise Advisors Oy
• Tenders received: 14 (submitted electronically)
• Contracts concluded: 02 July 2026
• Duration: 48 months
• Subcontracting: Yes (KPMG Oy Ab)

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Max Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Strategic Planning and Management, Operating Models and Processes, and Organisational Development	7,000,000.00	Visiora Partners Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Gofore Lead Oy	18
2	Legal and Tax Advisory, Particularly Regarding Arrangements of City Group Operations	1,500,000.00	PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; EY Advisory Oy; Deloitte Oy; BDO Oy	6
3	Business Plans, Financial Modelling and Reports, Valuations, and Financing Strategy	1,500,000.00	Spring Advisor Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Finwise Advisors Oy	14
Total		10,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The framework covers the following services:

• Osa-alue 1: Strategic planning and management; operating models and processes; organisational development; comprehensive consulting on reorganisation, development and evaluation of operations and processes, or start-up of a new unit
• Osa-alue 2: Legal and tax advisory, particularly regarding arrangements of city group operations; purchase, sale, transfer or other arrangement of operations or shares; mergers, demergers, corporatisation; VAT and transfer tax; advance ruling applications
• Osa-alue 3: Business plans; financial modelling and reports; valuations; financing strategy and its implementation, including financial risk management and treasury solutions
• Business Services: Services under CPV 79000000 (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security)

Special Procurement Conditions

• Framework Arrangement: The procurement forms a framework arrangement; the framework agreement operates with reopening of competition
• Six Suppliers per Sub-Area: Six of the most economically advantageous tenderers are selected for each sub-area, unless there are fewer suppliers meeting the requirements
• Mini-Competitions: The contracting authority mini-competitions all procurements within the framework arrangement through an electronic procurement system; in exceptional situations, the tender request may be sent by email to all selected suppliers of the sub-area
• Separate Selections: A tender may be submitted for one or more sub-areas; separate selections are made for each sub-area
• Price Criterion: Price (100 points – fixed value, total) is the sole award criterion for all lots
• Maximum Value: The maximum value of the procurement (VAT 0%) is €10,000,000.00
• Contract Period: The procurement includes a two-year contract period and two one-year option periods
• No Volume Commitment: The contracting authority does not commit to any procurement volumes
• Strategic Procurement: Social objective of human rights due diligence in global supply chains
• Subcontracting: Declared by KPMG Oy Ab (all lots) and Gofore Lead Oy (LOT-0001); value and percentage unknown

About the Contracting Authority

Helsingin kaupunki is a public undertaking controlled by a local authority operating in general public services in Finland, acting as group leader and central purchasing body.

• Legal type: Public undertaking, controlled by a local authority
• Activity: General public services
• Registration number: 0201256-6
• Location: Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Address: PL 700, 00099 Helsingin kaupunki
• Contact point: Suvi Kauppinen
• Email: suvi.kauppinen@hel.fi
• Telephone: +358 931070756
• Internet address: http://www.hel.fi

Co-Buyer:

• Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy – Body governed by public law controlled by a local authority, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Email: suvi.kauppinen@hel.fi

About the Winning Suppliers

Visiora Partners Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland; Winner of LOT-0001

NHG Finland Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0001 and LOT-0003

BDO Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0001, LOT-0002 and LOT-0003

KPMG Oy Ab – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0001, LOT-0002 and LOT-0003; Subcontracting: Yes

Deloitte Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0001, LOT-0002 and LOT-0003

Gofore Lead Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0001; Subcontracting: Yes

PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0002

EY Advisory Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0002

Spring Advisor Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Winner of LOT-0003

Finwise Advisors Oy – SME, Porvoo, Finland; Winner of LOT-0003

Evaluation Criteria

All lots use the same evaluation criterion:

• Price (100 points – fixed value, total): Hinta 100 pistettä

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 18 tenders (LOT-0001); 6 tenders (LOT-0002); 14 tenders (LOT-0003)
• Subcontracting: Yes for some winners (value and percentage unknown)
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Strategic procurement: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contracts awarded)

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The maximum framework value in this notice is €10,000,000.00
• The approximate value of the framework agreements is €10,000,000.00
• The procurement is divided into three sub-areas
• Price (100 points – fixed value, total) is the evaluation criterion for all lots
• 6 to 18 tenders were received per lot
• Six suppliers are selected for each sub-area
• Winners include SMEs
• Subcontracting was declared by KPMG Oy Ab and Gofore Lead Oy
• The contract duration is 48 months starting from 02 July 2026, with two one-year option periods
• The contracting authority does not commit to any procurement volumes
• Strategic procurement includes human rights due diligence in global supply chains

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector management consulting market features a mix of large international consultancies and specialised SMEs. Management consulting services in strategic planning, legal and tax advisory, and financial modelling are essential for supporting the City of Helsinki and its group operations.

Key trends in this market include:

• Price focus: 100 points price-based evaluation
• SME dominance: Winners include SMEs
• Multi-lot structure: Three sub-areas covering strategic, legal/tax and financial consulting
• Framework with reopening: Framework agreement with reopening of competition
• Six suppliers per sub-area: Priority order per sub-area
• Long-term framework: 48 months plus two one-year option periods
• Strategic procurement: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains

Economic Significance

At €10,000,000.00 maximum framework value in this notice, this framework represents a significant investment in management consulting services for the City of Helsinki and Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy. The contract will:

• Support City Management: Provide strategic planning, legal and tax advisory, and financial consulting services
• Support SMEs: Winners include SMEs
• Provide Long-Term Stability: Framework running 48 months with two one-year option periods
• Ensure Service Availability: Multi-supplier framework with six suppliers per sub-area
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Standardised management consulting services
• Support Strategic Objectives: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the framework period including option periods
• Related Services: Additional management consulting services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Other City Projects: Similar management consulting procurement opportunities
• Mini-Competitions: Opportunities through reopening of competition

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for management consulting service providers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Related Services: Other management consulting services
• Other Finnish Public Bodies: Similar management consulting procurements
• Mini-Competitions: Monitor reopening of competition opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Helsingin kaupunki's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish public sector management consulting tenders
• Management consulting market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations
• Strategic procurement requirements (human rights due diligence)
• Mini-competition opportunities

FinlandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This management consulting services framework is a notable example of Finnish public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €10M maximum framework value in this notice
• Price focus: 100 points price-based evaluation
• SME winners: Winners include SMEs
• Three sub-areas: Strategic planning and management; legal and tax advisory; business plans and financing strategy
• Competition: 6 to 18 tenders per lot
• Long-term framework: 48 months plus two one-year option periods
• Six suppliers per sub-area: Priority order per sub-area
• Strategic procurement: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 100 points price-based evaluation
• Strategic planning and management expertise: For LOT-0001
• Legal and tax advisory expertise: For LOT-0002
• Business plan and financial modelling expertise: For LOT-0003
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish municipal requirements
• Framework awareness: Understanding of multi-supplier frameworks and mini-competitions

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 100 points of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate expertise in strategic planning, legal/tax advisory or financial modelling
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish municipalities
• Demonstrate scale capability for city group consulting
• Showcase strategic awareness of human rights due diligence
• Monitor Helsingin kaupunki and Finnish public sector procurement opportunities
• Prepare for mini-competition opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Helsingin kaupunki and Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy awarded a €10,000,000.00 management consulting services framework
• Three sub-areas: Osa-alue 1 (strategic planning and management), Osa-alue 2 (legal and tax advisory), Osa-alue 3 (business plans and financing strategy)
• Duration: 48 months from 02 July 2026, with two one-year option periods
• Evaluation: Price (100 points – fixed value, total)
• 6 to 18 tenders received per lot
• Six suppliers selected per sub-area
• Winners: Visiora Partners Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Gofore Lead Oy; PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy; EY Advisory Oy; Spring Advisor Oy; Finwise Advisors Oy
• Winners include SMEs
• Subcontracting declared by KPMG Oy Ab and Gofore Lead Oy
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework with reopening of competition
• Strategic procurement: human rights due diligence in global supply chains
• Co-buyer: Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy

Conclusion

This management consulting services framework ensures that the City of Helsinki and Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy have access to a broad panel of qualified management consulting service providers across three key sub-areas: strategic planning and management, legal and tax advisory, and business plans and financing strategy. By appointing six suppliers per sub-area, the City of Helsinki secures a diverse panel with the capability to deliver management consulting services.

The 100 points price-based evaluation reflects the competitive and service-driven nature of management consulting procurement, where price is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The multi-lot structure, the framework with reopening of competition, the long-term duration and the strategic procurement objective of human rights due diligence reflect the comprehensive and strategic nature of the City of Helsinki's management consulting needs.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, strategic planning and management expertise, legal and tax advisory expertise, business plan and financial modelling expertise, public sector experience and framework awareness in winning Finnish public sector management consulting contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Helsingin kaupunki?

Ans: A public undertaking controlled by a local authority operating in general public services in Finland (City of Helsinki), acting as group leader and central purchasing body.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Maximum framework value in this notice €10,000,000.00 (LOT-0001 €7,000,000.00; LOT-0002 €1,500,000.00; LOT-0003 €1,500,000.00).

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Visiora Partners Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Gofore Lead Oy (LOT-0001); PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; EY Advisory Oy; Deloitte Oy; BDO Oy (LOT-0002); Spring Advisor Oy; NHG Finland Oy; BDO Oy; KPMG Oy Ab; Deloitte Oy; Finwise Advisors Oy (LOT-0003).

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Management consulting services in three sub-areas: strategic planning and management; legal and tax advisory; and business plans, financial modelling and financing strategy.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (100 points – fixed value, total).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 48 months from 02 July 2026, with two one-year option periods.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 18 tenders (LOT-0001); 6 tenders (LOT-0002); 14 tenders (LOT-0003).

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Markkinaoikeus.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: Three sub-areas – Osa-alue 1 (strategic planning and management), Osa-alue 2 (legal and tax advisory), Osa-alue 3 (business plans and financing strategy).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: Yes, subcontracting was declared by KPMG Oy Ab (all lots) and Gofore Lead Oy (LOT-0001); value and percentage unknown.

Q: How many suppliers are selected per sub-area?

Ans: Six suppliers are selected for each sub-area, unless there are fewer suppliers meeting the requirements.

Q: What strategic procurement objective applies?

Ans: A social objective of human rights due diligence in global supply chains.

Q: Who is the co-buyer?

Ans: Helsingin Konsernihankinta Oy.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 666215-2026, OJ S 187/2026, published 28 September 2026.

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