Satakunta Employment Area Awards €4M Integration Training Framework Agreements

Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue has awarded framework agreements for the organisation of integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area (Aikuisten maahanmuuttajien kotoutumiskoulutuksen järjestäminen Satakunnan työllisyysalueella). The estimated total value of the framework agreements is €4,000,000.00, with a maximum framework value of €4,500,000.00, covering adult and other education services, with an estimated duration of 48 months from 01/01/2025. The contracts were awarded following an open procedure under the light regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue has conducted an open procedure for a framework agreement for the organisation of integration training for adult immigrants. The procurement object is integration training for adult immigrants, organised in the Satakunta employment area. The responsibility for organising public employment services was transferred from the state's employment and economic development offices to municipalities and joint municipal authorities on 1 January 2025. The Satakunta employment area operates according to the responsible municipality model, with Pori as the responsible municipality. The other municipalities in the Satakunta employment area are Harjavalta, Jämijärvi, Kankaanpää, Karvia, Kokemäki, Merikarvia, Nakkila, Pomarkku, Siikainen and Ulvila.

The primary target group is immigrant customers of the Satakunta employment area who are entitled to an integration plan. The training need may be based on an initial assessment and service needs assessment carried out with the employment authority, as well as a language proficiency baseline assessment. Immigrant customers whose right to an integration plan has already ended may also be selected for training. The objective of integration training is to promote the development of the student's Finnish language skills and other capabilities needed in society and working life, and to support the student's employment or transition to further education. The objective of integration training is to achieve at least a Finnish language proficiency level of B1.1.

The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 (Integration training for adult immigrants in the Pori region) and Lot 2 (Integration training for adult immigrants in the Kankaanpää region). The procurement includes two (2) one-year option periods, with the probable option years being 2027 and 2028. The evaluation criteria are price (60 points) and quality (40 points). Five tenders were received for LOT-0001 and four tenders for LOT-0002. Winners were appointed: Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab, and Lappia-Koulutus Oy for LOT-0001; and Arffman Finland Oy, Lappia-Koulutus Oy, and Sataedu Oy for LOT-0002. The contracts were concluded between 25/02/2025 and 05/03/2025.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the provision of integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area, supporting language skills, employment and social inclusion.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Integration: Provides integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area
• Significant Value: Estimated total value €4,000,000.00; maximum framework value €4,500,000.00
• Medium-Term Commitment: 48-month duration from 01/01/2025, with two (2) one-year option periods
• Comprehensive Scope: Language and communication skills, society and working life skills, on-the-job learning, and guidance
• Balanced Evaluation: 60 points price, 40 points quality
• Competition: 5 tenders received for LOT-0001; 4 tenders for LOT-0002
• Social Objectives: Fair working conditions and accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities

Contract Timeline

• Contract concluded: 25/02/2025 – 05/03/2025 (per lot)
• Estimated start date: 01/01/2025
• Duration: 48 months
• Options: two (2) one-year option periods (probable years 2027 and 2028)
• Notice published: 13 October 2026 (OJ S 198/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 12 October 2026

Contract Overview

Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue conducted an open procedure under the light regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Two lots: LOT-0001 and LOT-0002
• Estimated total value: €4,000,000.00; maximum framework value: €4,500,000.00
• Duration: 48 months from 01/01/2025, with two (2) one-year option periods
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Price (60 points) and Quality (40 points)
• Winners: Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab, Lappia-Koulutus Oy (LOT-0001); Arffman Finland Oy, Lappia-Koulutus Oy, Sataedu Oy (LOT-0002)
• No EU funding
• Strategic procurement: Fair working conditions; accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 80400000 Adult and other education services
• Place of performance: Satakunta (FI196), Finland
• Procedure identifier: 1de88866-f436-4ab5-a915-5755503f9274
• Internal identifier: PRIDno-2024-3756
• Type of procedure: Open
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU; Finnish Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016); Act on the Organisation of Employment Services (380/2023)
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Integration Training for Adult Immigrants in the Pori Region

• Title: HANKINNAN OSA-ALUE 1: Aikuisten maahanmuuttajien kotoutumiskoulutus Porin seudulla
• Description: The integration training covered by the procurement must be organised in the Pori region. The estimated number of student workdays to be procured under Lot 1 is approximately 49,000 student workdays for 2025-2026. The number is an estimate and may be undercut or exceeded. The procurement includes two (2) one-year option periods.
• Internal identifier: 1-0
• Estimated value excluding VAT: €3,400,000.00
• Winners: Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab, Lappia-Koulutus Oy
• Tenders received: 5
• Contracts concluded: 05/03/2025
• Contract identifiers: 2024.235.4, 2024.235.1, 2024.235.3

Lot 2 – Integration Training for Adult Immigrants in the Kankaanpää Region

• Title: HANKINNAN OSA-ALUE 2: Aikuisten maahanmuuttajien kotoutumiskoulutus Kankaanpään seudulla
• Description: The integration training covered by the procurement must be organised in the Kankaanpää region. The estimated number of student workdays to be procured under Lot 2 is approximately 14,000 student workdays for 2025-2026. The number is an estimate and may be undercut or exceeded. The procurement includes two (2) one-year option periods.
• Internal identifier: 2-1
• Estimated value excluding VAT: €600,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €800,000.00
• Winners: Arffman Finland Oy, Lappia-Koulutus Oy, Sataedu Oy
• Tenders received: 4
• Contracts concluded: 25/02/2025 – 05/03/2025
• Contract identifiers: 2024.235.6, 2024.235.2, 2024.235.5

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Integration Training for Adult Immigrants in the Pori Region	3,400,000.00	Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy; Galimatias Concept Oy Ab; Lappia-Koulutus Oy	5
2	Integration Training for Adult Immigrants in the Kankaanpää Region	600,000.00	Arffman Finland Oy; Lappia-Koulutus Oy; Sataedu Oy	4
Total		4,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following services:

• Integration Training: Integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area
• Language and Communication Skills: Development of Finnish language skills and communication skills
• Society and Working Life Skills: Capabilities needed in society and working life
• On-the-Job Learning: Work-based learning periods with a combined duration of at least eight credits
• Guidance: Guidance divided into on-the-job learning guidance, group guidance, and individual guidance
• Certificates: Opportunity to complete various work-life certificates, e.g. hygiene passport, alcohol serving passport, occupational safety card or hot work card
• Further Plan: A feasible further plan prepared by the trainer at the end of the training
• Adult and Other Education Services: Services under CPV 80400000

Special Procurement Conditions

• Price Criterion (60 points): Price excluding VAT
• Quality Criterion (40 points): Functional characteristics
• Framework Agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Strategic Procurement: Fair working conditions; accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities
• Options: Two (2) one-year option periods; the probable option years are 2027 and 2028; the contracting authority may redeem the options all at once
• Payment Basis: Payment is based on realised student workdays; if the group size is less than 10 persons, the price for 10 persons is paid
• Group Sizes: The group size at the start of the training group must be at least 10 persons; the service provider must be able to implement training for groups of 20 persons (+/- 10%)
• Subcontracting: If the service provider uses subcontractors, the service provider must apply the provisions of the Act on Contractor's Liability (678/2015)
• Language: The tender must be submitted in Finnish

About the Contracting Authority

Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue is a contracting authority operating in adult and other education services in Finland.

• Registration number: 0137323-9
• Location: Pori, Satakunta (FI196), Finland
• Postcode: 28101
• Email: tarjous@pori.fi
• Telephone: +358 447019228
• Internet address: https://www.pori.fi

About the Winning Supplier

Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy is a medium enterprise based in Helsinki, Finland, and won LOT-0001.

• Size: Medium
• Registration number: 2216648-2
• Location: Helsinki, Helsinki-Uusimaa (FI1B1), Finland
• Postcode: 00240
• Won lots: LOT-0001

Galimatias Concept Oy Ab is a small enterprise based in Helsinki, Finland, and won LOT-0001.

• Size: Small
• Registration number: 1558737-7
• Location: Helsinki, Helsinki-Uusimaa (FI1B1), Finland
• Postcode: 00180
• Won lots: LOT-0001

Lappia-Koulutus Oy is a large enterprise based in Tornio, Finland, and won LOT-0001 and LOT-0002.

• Size: Large
• Registration number: 1020713-6
• Location: Tornio, Lappi (FI1D7), Finland
• Postcode: 95400
• Won lots: LOT-0001, LOT-0002

Arffman Finland Oy is a medium enterprise based in Kajaani, Finland, and won LOT-0002.

• Size: Medium
• Registration number: 2060633-3
• Location: Kajaani, Kainuu (FI1D8), Finland
• Postcode: 87250
• Won lots: LOT-0002

Sataedu Oy is a large enterprise based in Huittinen, Finland, and won LOT-0002.

• Size: Large
• Registration number: 2613883-3
• Location: Huittinen, Satakunta (FI196), Finland
• Postcode: 32700
• Won lots: LOT-0002

Evaluation Criteria

The lots use the following evaluation criteria:

• Price (60 points): Price excluding VAT
• Quality (40 points): Functional characteristics

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the light regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 5 tenders received for LOT-0001; 4 tenders for LOT-0002
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Strategic procurement: Fair working conditions; accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Additional Procurement Facts

• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The estimated total value is €4,000,000.00; the maximum framework value is €4,500,000.00
• The procurement is divided into two lots
• Price (60 points) and Quality (40 points) are the evaluation criteria
• 5 tenders were received for LOT-0001; 4 tenders for LOT-0002
• The winners include medium, small and large enterprises
• The duration is 48 months from 01/01/2025, with two (2) one-year option periods
• The contracts were concluded between 25/02/2025 and 05/03/2025
• The training must be organised in accordance with the Finnish National Agency for Education's valid core curriculum for integration training for adult immigrants
• The objective of integration training is to achieve at least a Finnish language proficiency level of B1.1
• An on-the-job learning period with a combined duration of at least eight credits is included

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector adult education market features a mix of small, medium and large enterprises. Integration training for adult immigrants is essential for supporting language skills, employment and social inclusion.

Key trends in this market include:

• Balanced evaluation: 60 points price, 40 points quality
• Mixed participation: Winners include medium, small and large enterprises
• Comprehensive scope: Language and communication skills, society and working life skills, on-the-job learning, and guidance
• Medium-term projects: 48-month duration with two (2) one-year option periods
• Specialised services: Integration training for adult immigrants
• Social objectives: Fair working conditions and accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities

Economic Significance

At €4,000,000.00, these framework agreements represent a significant investment in integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area. The contracts will:

• Support Integration: Provide integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area
• Support SMEs: Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab and Arffman Finland Oy are small and medium enterprises
• Provide Medium-Term Delivery: 48-month duration with two (2) one-year option periods
• Ensure Language Skills: Improve Finnish language skills and other capabilities needed in society and working life
• Enable Employment: Support the employment or transition to further education of adult immigrants
• Support Regional Development: Contribute to integration and employment in the Satakunta region

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these framework agreements now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the completion of the framework agreements or exercise of the option periods
• Related Works: Additional adult education and integration training procurements
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winning suppliers
• Other Employment Area Projects: Similar integration training procurement opportunities
• Other Public Sector Education Procurements: Similar adult education opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for adult education suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winning suppliers
• Related Works: Other adult education and integration training procurements
• Other Finnish Public Sector Employment Authorities: Similar integration training procurements
• Other Employment Areas: Monitor further integration training opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish public sector employment and education tenders
• Adult education and integration training market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations and employment services legislation
• Integration training and language proficiency developments
• Further integration training opportunities in the public sector

FinlandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

These integration training framework agreements are a notable example of Finnish public sector adult education procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €4,000,000.00 estimated total value; €4,500,000.00 maximum framework value
• Balanced evaluation: 60 points price, 40 points quality
• Mixed winners: Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab, Lappia-Koulutus Oy, Arffman Finland Oy, Sataedu Oy
• Two lots: Pori region (LOT-0001) and Kankaanpää region (LOT-0002)
• Competition: 5 tenders received for LOT-0001; 4 tenders for LOT-0002
• Medium-term project: 48-month duration with two (2) one-year option periods
• Comprehensive scope: Language and communication skills, society and working life skills, on-the-job learning, and guidance
• Specialised services: Integration training for adult immigrants

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 60 points price-based evaluation
• Quality: 40 points quality-based evaluation (functional characteristics)
• Adult education expertise: Ability to deliver integration training for adult immigrants
• Language training capability: Ability to deliver Finnish language training to at least level B1.1
• On-the-job learning capability: Ability to organise work-based learning periods
• Guidance capability: Ability to provide individual, group and on-the-job learning guidance
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish employment services and education requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 60 points of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate quality – 40 points of evaluation is quality-based (functional characteristics)
• Showcase adult education expertise
• Demonstrate language training capability
• Show on-the-job learning capability
• Show guidance capability
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish employment authorities
• Monitor Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue and Finnish public sector employment procurement opportunities
• Prepare for subcontracting and future procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue awarded framework agreements worth €4,000,000.00 for integration training for adult immigrants to Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab, Lappia-Koulutus Oy, Arffman Finland Oy, and Sataedu Oy
• Two lots: Integration training in the Pori region (LOT-0001) and integration training in the Kankaanpää region (LOT-0002)
• Duration: 48 months from 01/01/2025, with two (2) one-year option periods
• Evaluation: Price (60 points) and Quality (40 points)
• 5 tenders received for LOT-0001; 4 tenders for LOT-0002
• Winners include medium, small and large enterprises
• No EU funding
• Strategic procurement: Fair working conditions; accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities
• Comprehensive scope: language and communication skills, society and working life skills, on-the-job learning, and guidance
• Contracts concluded between 25/02/2025 and 05/03/2025

Conclusion

These integration training framework agreements ensure the provision of integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area, supporting language skills, employment and social inclusion. By awarding the contracts to Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab, Lappia-Koulutus Oy, Arffman Finland Oy, and Sataedu Oy, Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue secures reliable suppliers with the capability to deliver comprehensive integration training services.

The 60 points price and 40 points quality evaluation reflects the balanced nature of this adult education procurement, where both cost and quality (functional characteristics) are important differentiators among qualified suppliers. The 48-month duration with two (2) one-year option periods, the comprehensive scope and the specialised services reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the integration training procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, quality, adult education expertise, language training capability, on-the-job learning capability, guidance capability, and public sector experience in winning Finnish public sector adult education contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is the contracting authority?

Ans: Porin kaupunki/Satakunnan työllisyysalue, the responsible municipality for the Satakunta employment area in Finland.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Estimated total value €4,000,000.00; maximum framework value €4,500,000.00 (LOT-0001 estimated value €3,400,000.00, maximum framework value €3,700,000.00; LOT-0002 estimated value €600,000.00, maximum framework value €800,000.00).

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Eezy Valmennuskeskus Oy, Galimatias Concept Oy Ab, and Lappia-Koulutus Oy (LOT-0001); Arffman Finland Oy, Lappia-Koulutus Oy, and Sataedu Oy (LOT-0002).

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Integration training for adult immigrants in the Satakunta employment area, covering language and communication skills, society and working life skills, on-the-job learning, and guidance.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (60 points) and Quality (40 points, functional characteristics).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 48 months from 01/01/2025, with two (2) one-year option periods (probable option years 2027 and 2028).

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 5 tenders received for LOT-0001; 4 tenders for LOT-0002.

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: Two lots – LOT-0001 (Integration training in the Pori region) and LOT-0002 (Integration training in the Kankaanpää region).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: If the service provider uses subcontractors, the service provider must apply the provisions of the Act on Contractor's Liability (678/2015).

Q: What are the strategic procurement objectives?

Ans: Fair working conditions; accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included.

Q: What is the main CPV classification?

Ans: 80400000 Adult and other education services.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 704586-2026, OJ S 198/2026, published 13 October 2026.

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