Turun kaupunki Awards €1M Preventive Mental Wellbeing Coaching Contract to Mehiläinen Oy

Turun kaupunki, a local authority operating in general public services, together with Paraisten kaupunki, Salon kaupunki and Kaarinan kaupunki, has awarded a contract for low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching (Ennakoiva mielen työhyvinvointivalmennus). The awarded value of all contracts in this notice is €1,000,000.00, covering psychiatrist or psychologist services and health and social work services, for the period from 1 January 2027 (target) to 31 December 2028, with an option to extend the contract for the period 1 January 2029 to 31 December 2030. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Turun kaupungin konsernihallinnon hankintapalvelut requested tenders for low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching to be procured for the cities of Kaarina, Parainen, Salo and Turku in accordance with the request for tenders for the period 1 January 2027 (target) to 31 December 2028, as well as an option to extend the contract for the period 1 January 2029 to 31 December 2030. The contract was made with a single supplier starting 1 January 2027 (target). The object of the procurement was preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for personnel. The need relates to early-stage support for work capacity, the diversification of working careers and, in part, the prevention of absences. The aim is that mental wellbeing coaching started at a sufficiently early stage could in some cases also prevent absences caused by mental health reasons. The object of the procurement is specifically early-stage preventive support at the point when a change in work capacity is observed. Annex 2 described the background, need, objectives and work capacity management process of the object of the procurement.

The estimated volume of the service is 50 customers per year (Turun kaupunki) and a total of 50 customers per year for the other participating municipalities, i.e. an estimated total volume of 100 customers per year. Each customer receives 5 coaching sessions of individual coaching, and one coaching session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The estimated total quantity is therefore 500 coaching sessions per year and 1,000 for the entire contract period (2 years). The estimated volume need for the option period 1 January 2029 to 31 December 2030 is coaching for 200 customers (calculated for 2 years), i.e. a total of 500 coaching sessions per option year and 1,000 for the entire option period (2 years). The option is a right, not an obligation, of the contracting entity. A separate procurement decision will be made on the exercise of the option. The service offered must meet all the criteria and requirements set for the object of the procurement in the request for tenders. The procurement procedure used was an open procedure. The contracting entity does not commit to a specific procurement value or quantity.

The procedure was an open procedure and was not accelerated. The procurement is a service procurement under Annex E of Chapter 12 of the Procurement Act (competition of social and health services and other special service procurements). The procedure identifier is ed886456-e6f6-4a21-ad12-7d21451b276f and the internal identifier is 5159-2026. A previous notice was published under identifier 4120d611-236c-4d29-8f6a-9a83a407cfeb-01. The procurement project is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). A social objective is promoted: fair working conditions. No framework agreement and no dynamic purchasing system are used. Seven tenders were received, of which one was verified and inadmissible. The contract was concluded on 22/10/2026.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the procurement of preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for the personnel of Turku, Kaarina, Parainen and Salo, supporting early-stage work capacity and helping prevent mental health-related absences.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Employee Wellbeing: Provides preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for personnel
• Significant Value: €1,000,000.00 awarded value
• Long-Term Commitment: Contract period 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2028, with an option for 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030
• Comprehensive Scope: Individual coaching, 5 sessions per customer, approximately 45 minutes per session
• Balanced Evaluation: Price (40 points) and Quality (60 points)
• Competition: 7 tenders received (1 verified and inadmissible)
• Social Objective: Fair working conditions promoted

Contract Timeline

• Estimated start date: 01/01/2027 (target)
• Duration end date: 31/12/2028
• Option period: 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030
• Contract concluded: 22/10/2026
• Notice dispatch date: 22/10/2026 15:49:25 (UTC+03:00)
• Notice dispatch date (eSender): 22/10/2026 12:49:26 (UTC+00:00)
• Notice published: 26 October 2026 (OJ S 207/2026)

Contract Overview

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

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0000
• Awarded value: €1,000,000.00
• Duration: 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2028, with option for 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030
• Framework type: No framework agreement
• Evaluation: Price (40 points) and Quality (60 points)
• Winner: Mehiläinen Oy (leader of tendering party: Mehiläinen Terveyspalvelut Oy), large enterprise
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 85121270 Psychiatrist or psychologist services
• Additional classification: 85000000 Health and social work services
• Place of performance: Varsinais-Suomi (FI1C1), Finland
• Procedure identifier: ed886456-e6f6-4a21-ad12-7d21451b276f
• Internal identifier: 5159-2026
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Ennakoiva mielen työhyvinvointivalmennus

• Title: Ennakoiva mielen työhyvinvointivalmennus
• Description: Low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for the cities of Kaarina, Parainen, Salo and Turku for the period 1 January 2027 (target) to 31 December 2028, with an option for 1 January 2029 to 31 December 2030. The object is preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for personnel, relating to early-stage support for work capacity, the diversification of working careers and the prevention of absences. Estimated volume: 100 customers per year (50 for Turku, 50 for the other municipalities), 5 coaching sessions per customer, approximately 45 minutes per session, i.e. 500 coaching sessions per year and 1,000 for the contract period. Option period volume: coaching for 200 customers, i.e. 500 coaching sessions per option year and 1,000 for the option period. The contracting entity does not commit to a specific procurement value or quantity.
• Internal identifier: 5159-2026
• Awarded value: €1,000,000.00
• Winner: Mehiläinen Oy (leader of tendering party: Mehiläinen Terveyspalvelut Oy)
• Tenders received: 7 (1 verified and inadmissible)
• Contract concluded: 22/10/2026
• Duration: 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2028, option 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030
• Contract identifier: 2026.955.1

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Ennakoiva mielen työhyvinvointivalmennus	1,000,000.00	Mehiläinen Oy	7
Total		1,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following supplies and services:

• Preventive Mental Wellbeing Coaching: Low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for personnel
• Individual Coaching Sessions: 5 coaching sessions per customer, approximately 45 minutes per session
• Early-Stage Work Capacity Support: Preventive support at the point when a change in work capacity is observed
• Psychiatrist or Psychologist Services: Services under CPV 85121270
• Health and Social Work Services: Services under CPV 85000000

Special Procurement Conditions

• Price Criterion (40 points): Hinta – the cheapest offered price receives the maximum score of 40; other tenderers' scores are formed in direct proportion to the cheapest (cheapest / compared price x 40)
• Quality Criterion (60 points): Laatu – the matters assessed for quality are presented in the request for tenders in the section on criteria for the object of the procurement
• No Framework Agreement: No framework agreement
• Subcontracting: No
• Duration: 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2028, with option for 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030
• Option: A right, not an obligation, of the contracting entity; a separate procurement decision will be made on the exercise of the option
• No Committed Volume: The contracting entity does not commit to a specific procurement value or quantity
• No Dynamic Purchasing System: No dynamic purchase system
• Social Objective: Fair working conditions promoted

About the Contracting Authority

Turun kaupunki is a local authority operating in general public services in Finland. The procurement is carried out on behalf of four municipalities: Turku (group leader), Parainen, Salo and Kaarina.

• Legal type: Local authority
• Activity: General public services
• Turun kaupunki registration number: 0204819-8; location Turku, Varsinais-Suomi (FI1C1), Finland; postcode 20101; contact point Sari Holmberg; email sari.holmberg@turku.fi; telephone +358 403585609; internet address https://www.turku.fi/yrityksille-yrittajille-ja-tyonantajille/hankinnat-ja-kilpailutukset
• Paraisten kaupunki registration number: 0136082-5; location Parainen, Varsinais-Suomi (FI1C1), Finland; postcode 21600; email parainen@parainen.fi; telephone +358 24585700; internet address http://www.parainen.fi/web/fi_FI/framsida/
• Salon kaupunki registration number: 0139533-1; location Salo, Varsinais-Suomi (FI1C1), Finland; postcode 24101; email hankinnat@salo.fi; telephone +358 27781; internet address https://www.salo.fi/
• Kaarinan kaupunki registration number: 0133226-9; location Kaarina, Varsinais-Suomi (FI1C1), Finland; postcode 20780; email hankinnat@kaarina.fi; telephone +358 22434066; internet address https://www.kaarina.fi/

About the Winning Supplier

Mehiläinen Oy is a large enterprise based in Helsinki, Finland, specialising in health services. Mehiläinen Terveyspalvelut Oy is the leader of the tendering party.

• Size: Large
• Mehiläinen Oy registration number: 1927556-5; location Helsinki, Varsinais-Suomi (FI1C1), Finland; postcode 00100
• Mehiläinen Terveyspalvelut Oy registration number: 1723156-9; location Helsinki, Varsinais-Suomi (FI1C1), Finland; postcode 00100
• Subcontracting: No

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criteria:

• Price (40 points): Hinta – the cheapest offered price receives the maximum score of 40; other tenderers' scores are formed in direct proportion to the cheapest (cheapest / compared price x 40)
• Quality (60 points): Laatu – the matters assessed for quality are presented in the request for tenders in the section on criteria for the object of the procurement

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU; service procurement under Annex E of Chapter 12 of the Procurement Act
• Competition: 7 tenders received, of which 1 was verified and inadmissible
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding: The procurement project was not financed with EU funds
• No framework agreement: No framework agreement
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €1,000,000.00
• The procurement is divided into one lot
• Price (40 points) and Quality (60 points) are the evaluation criteria
• 7 tenders were received, of which 1 was verified and inadmissible
• The winner is a large enterprise
• Subcontracting was declared as no
• The duration is 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2028, with an option for 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030
• The contract was concluded on 22/10/2026
• The contract was made with a single supplier
• The contracting entity does not commit to a specific procurement value or quantity
• The option is a right, not an obligation, of the contracting entity
• A social objective is promoted: fair working conditions

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector health and social work services market features a mix of small, medium and large enterprises. Preventive mental wellbeing coaching and early-stage work capacity support are essential for employee wellbeing and the prevention of absences.

Key trends in this market include:

• Quality-focused evaluation: 60 points quality, 40 points price
• Large enterprise winner: Mehiläinen Oy
• Comprehensive scope: Individual coaching with 5 sessions per customer
• Long-term projects: Two-year contract with a two-year option
• Specialised services: Psychiatrist or psychologist services and health and social work services
• Social objective: Fair working conditions promoted

Economic Significance

At €1,000,000.00, this contract represents a significant investment in preventive mental wellbeing coaching for Turku, Kaarina, Parainen and Salo. The contract will:

• Supports Employee Wellbeing: Provide preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for personnel
• Support Large Enterprise: Mehiläinen Oy is a large enterprise
• Provide Long-Term Delivery: Two-year contract with a two-year option
• Ensure Early-Stage Support: Improve early-stage support for work capacity
• Enable Absence Prevention: Help prevent mental health-related absences
• Support Regional Development: Contribute to the health and social work services market in the Varsinais-Suomi region

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this contract now in place, future opportunities include:

• Option Exercise: Potential extension for 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030, subject to a separate procurement decision
• Re-tender: Expected after the contract period or if the option is not exercised
• Related Works: Additional health and social work services procurements
• Other Municipal Projects: Similar mental wellbeing coaching procurement opportunities
• Other Public Sector Procurements: Similar psychiatrist or psychologist services opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for health and social work service providers:

• Option and Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Related Works: Other health and social work services procurements
• Other Finnish Public Sector Bodies: Similar mental wellbeing coaching procurements
• Other Municipal Organisations: Monitor further mental wellbeing coaching opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Turun kaupunki's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish public sector health and social work tenders
• Mental wellbeing coaching market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations
• Early-stage work capacity support developments
• Further mental wellbeing coaching opportunities in the public sector

FinlandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This mental wellbeing coaching contract is a notable example of Finnish public sector health and social work services procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €1,000,000.00 awarded value
• Quality-focused evaluation: 60 points quality, 40 points price
• Large enterprise winner: Mehiläinen Oy
• One lot: Ennakoiva mielen työhyvinvointivalmennus
• Competition: 7 tenders received (1 verified and inadmissible)
• Long-term project: Two-year contract with a two-year option
• Comprehensive scope: Individual coaching with 5 sessions per customer
• Specialised services: Psychiatrist or psychologist services and health and social work services

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Quality: 60 points quality-based evaluation
• Competitive pricing: 40 points price-based evaluation
• Mental wellbeing expertise: Ability to deliver individual mental wellbeing coaching
• Health and social work capability: Ability to deliver psychiatrist or psychologist services
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish municipal requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate quality – 60 points of evaluation is quality-based
• Offer competitive pricing – 40 points of evaluation is price-based
• Showcase mental wellbeing coaching expertise
• Demonstrate health and social work service capability
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish municipal authorities
• Monitor Turun kaupunki and Finnish public sector procurement opportunities
• Prepare for option exercise, subcontracting and future procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Turun kaupunki, on behalf of Kaarina, Parainen, Salo and Turku, awarded a €1,000,000.00 preventive mental wellbeing coaching contract to Mehiläinen Oy
• One lot: Ennakoiva mielen työhyvinvointivalmennus
• Duration: 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2028, with option for 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030
• Evaluation: Price (40 points) and Quality (60 points)
• 7 tenders received, of which 1 was verified and inadmissible
• Winner is a large enterprise (Mehiläinen Oy; leader of tendering party: Mehiläinen Terveyspalvelut Oy)
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• No framework agreement
• Comprehensive scope: preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching, 5 sessions per customer
• Contract concluded on 22/10/2026
• Social objective promoted: fair working conditions

Conclusion

This mental wellbeing coaching contract ensures the procurement of preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for the personnel of Turku, Kaarina, Parainen and Salo, supporting early-stage work capacity and helping prevent mental health-related absences. By awarding the contract to Mehiläinen Oy, the contracting municipalities secure a reliable large enterprise supplier with the capability to deliver comprehensive mental wellbeing coaching.

The 40 points price and 60 points quality evaluation reflects the quality-weighted nature of this health and social work services procurement, where quality is the more important differentiator among qualified suppliers. The two-year contract with a two-year option, the single-supplier arrangement and the specialised services reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the mental wellbeing coaching procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of quality, competitive pricing, mental wellbeing expertise, health and social work service capability, and public sector experience in winning Finnish public sector contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is the contracting authority?

Ans: Turun kaupunki (group leader), together with Paraisten kaupunki, Salon kaupunki and Kaarinan kaupunki – local authorities operating in general public services in Finland.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Value of all contracts awarded in this notice: €1,000,000.00. The contracting entity does not commit to a specific procurement value or quantity.

Q: Who is the winner?

Ans: Mehiläinen Oy, a large enterprise based in Helsinki, Finland; Mehiläinen Terveyspalvelut Oy is the leader of the tendering party.

Q: What supplies and services are covered?

Ans: Preventive, low-threshold individual mental wellbeing coaching for personnel, with 5 coaching sessions per customer and approximately 45 minutes per session.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (40 points) and Quality (60 points).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 01/01/2027 (target) to 31/12/2028, with an option to extend for 01/01/2029 to 31/12/2030 (a right, not an obligation, of the contracting entity).

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Seven tenders received, of which one was verified and inadmissible.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

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

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Markkinaoikeus.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: One lot – LOT-0000 (Ennakoiva mielen työhyvinvointivalmennus).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: Subcontracting was declared as no.

Q: What is the main CPV classification?

Ans: 85121270 Psychiatrist or psychologist services; additional classification 85000000 Health and social work services.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 740963-2026, OJ S 207/2026, published 26 October 2026.

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