West Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County Awards €6.2 Million Consultancy Framework

Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue (West Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County) has awarded a €6.2 million framework agreement for consultancy services to multiple Finnish firms including Deloitte, Tamora, FCG, and others. The framework, divided into five sub-areas, covers process development, service design, strategy, corporate restructuring, and crisis management services.

Introduction

Public healthcare organisations require expert consultancy services to support strategic planning, process development, and operational excellence. Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue, the wellbeing services county of West Uusimaa, has established a comprehensive framework for consultancy services.

The framework, valued at up to €6.2 million, is divided into five sub-areas covering process development and training (Sub-area 1), service development (Sub-area 2), strategy preparation and implementation (Sub-area 3), corporate restructuring (Sub-area 4), and crisis management and safety (Sub-area 5). Multiple suppliers have been appointed across the sub-areas, including Deloitte, Tamora, FCG, and other Finnish consultancy firms.

This procurement ensures that the wellbeing services county has access to expert consultancy services to support its development and operational needs.

Why This Contract Matters

Healthcare organisations face complex challenges requiring specialist expertise. This framework provides West Uusimaa with access to a wide range of consultancy services to support strategic and operational development.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports healthcare development: Consultancy services for process improvement and service design
• Covers multiple areas: Five sub-areas covering diverse consultancy needs
• Significant value: €6.2 million framework
• Multiple suppliers: 6 suppliers per sub-area (except Sub-area 4, which was cancelled)
• Quality and price balance: 50:50 quality:price weighting for most sub-areas
• Finnish suppliers: All winners are Finnish companies
• Strategic procurement: Fair working conditions promoted

Contract Timeline

• Contract award notice published: 13 August 2026 (OJ S 155/2026)
• Previous notice referenced: 4c861af4-7333-43a2-a100-2aa02fa00ad8-01
• Contract concluded: July-August 2026
• Coverage start date: Various (July-August 2026)
• Coverage end date: 48 months from start

Contract Overview

Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue conducted an open procedure for this procurement. The framework covers consultancy services across five sub-areas.

Key features include:

• Five sub-areas: Process development, service development, strategy, corporate restructuring, crisis management
• Total value: €6,200,000
• Duration: 48 months
• Evaluation: Price (50%) and Quality (50%) for most sub-areas; Sub-area 5: Price (60%), Quality (40%)
• Framework type: Partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• Winners: Multiple Finnish consultancy firms

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authority	Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue (West Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County)
Winning suppliers	Multiple (see sub-area tables below)
Contract subject	Business and management consultancy services (CPV 79400000)
Procedure type	Open procedure
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU
Total maximum value (EUR)	€6,200,000.00
Number of sub-areas	5 (4 awarded, 1 cancelled)
Framework duration	48 Months
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	Varies by sub-area
Evaluation criteria	Price (50%), Quality (50%) – Sub-area 5: Price (60%), Quality (40%)
Strategic procurement	Fair working conditions

Project Scope

The framework covers consultancy services across five sub-areas:

Sub-area 1: Process Development and Training

• Description: Process development expert services and training
• Estimated value: €1,000,000
• Number of suppliers: 6
• Evaluation: Price (50%), Quality (50%)
• Winners: Tamora Oy, Deloitte Oy, Twoday Oy, Digia Finland Oy, Savoa Partners Oy, Sotemuotoilu Oy
• Bids received: 22

Sub-area 2: Service Development

• Description: Development related to service organisation
• Estimated value: €700,000
• Number of suppliers: 6
• Evaluation: Price (50%), Quality (50%)
• Winners: Citrus Solutions Oy, Tamora Oy, FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy, Visiora Partners Oy, Savoa Partners Oy, Flovio Oy
• Bids received: 17

Sub-area 3: Strategy Preparation and Implementation

• Description: Expert services related to strategy preparation and implementation
• Estimated value: €3,000,000
• Number of suppliers: 6
• Evaluation: Price (50%), Quality (50%)
• Winners: Tamora Oy, Deloitte Oy, FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy, Visiora Partners Oy, Flovio Oy, Solita Oy
• Bids received: 21

Sub-area 4: Corporate Restructuring

• Description: Expert services related to corporate restructuring
• Estimated value: €400,000
• Outcome: Not awarded – cancelled due to technical or procedural errors
• Bids received: 10

Sub-area 5: Crisis Management and Safety

• Description: Expert services related to preparedness and safety
• Estimated value: €1,500,000
• Number of suppliers: 4
• Evaluation: Price (60%), Quality (40%)
• Winners: Deloitte Oy, FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy, Cinia Oy, KPMG Oy Ab
• Bids received: 17

About the Contracting Authority

Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue (West Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County) is a regional authority in Finland responsible for organising public health, social welfare, and rescue services for the West Uusimaa region. Established as part of Finland's health and social services reform, the organisation operates healthcare and social services across the region.

About the Winning Companies

Tamora Oy

Tamora Oy is a small Finnish consultancy firm based in Mikkeli. The company specialises in business and management consultancy. Tamora won three sub-areas (1, 2, and 3), demonstrating broad capabilities across process development, service development, and strategy.

Deloitte Oy

Deloitte Oy is a large Finnish consultancy firm and part of the global Deloitte network. Based in Helsinki, Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, and tax services. The company won three sub-areas (1, 3, and 5), covering process development, strategy, and crisis management.

FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy

FCG is a large Finnish consultancy firm based in Helsinki, specialising in public sector consulting. The company won three sub-areas (2, 3, and 5), covering service development, strategy, and crisis management.

Visiora Partners Oy

Visiora Partners is a small Finnish consultancy firm based in Espoo, specialising in business and management consultancy. The company won two sub-areas (2 and 3).

Savoa Partners Oy

Savoa Partners is a small Finnish consultancy firm based in Tuusula, specialising in business and management consultancy. The company won two sub-areas (1 and 2).

Flovio Oy

Flovio Oy is a small Finnish consultancy firm based in Espoo. The company won two sub-areas (2 and 3).

Other Winners

• Twoday Oy – Large IT and consultancy firm (Sub-area 1)
• Digia Finland Oy – Large IT and consultancy firm (Sub-area 1)
• Sotemuotoilu Oy – Small consultancy firm (Sub-area 1)
• Citrus Solutions Oy – Medium consultancy firm (Sub-area 2)
• Solita Oy – Large consultancy firm (Sub-area 3)
• Cinia Oy – Large consultancy firm (Sub-area 5)
• KPMG Oy Ab – Large consultancy firm (Sub-area 5)

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: An open procedure was used, allowing any interested economic operator to submit a tender.
• Competition: Strong competition across all sub-areas, with 17-22 bids per sub-area.
• Evaluation criteria: Price (50%) and Quality (50%) for most sub-areas; Sub-area 5: Price (60%), Quality (40%). The balanced weighting values both cost and quality.
• Multiple suppliers: Each sub-area has multiple suppliers (except Sub-area 4, which was cancelled), providing flexibility and choice.
• Sub-area 4 cancellation: Sub-area 4 (Corporate Restructuring) was cancelled due to technical or procedural errors.
• SME participation: Several small and medium enterprises won sub-areas, demonstrating accessibility.
• All Finnish suppliers: All winners are Finnish companies.

Additional Procurement Facts

• The procurement is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) for some sub-areas.
• No EU funds were used for this procurement.
• The procurement was not accelerated.
• No dynamic purchasing system was used.
• Framework agreements partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition.
• Bids received: 10-22 per sub-area.
• Some winners declared subcontracting (Digia, Citrus, Solita).
• Disputes or review requests fall to the Markkinaoikeus (Market Court) in Finland.
• Strategic procurement: Fair working conditions promoted.

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector consultancy market is competitive, with a mix of large international firms (Deloitte, KPMG) and specialised domestic firms (FCG, Tamora, Savoa, etc.). Public sector procurement increasingly values both quality and price, with a 50:50 weighting common.

Key trends in this market include:

• Quality focus: Public buyers prioritise quality and expertise
• Multiple suppliers: Frameworks with multiple suppliers provide flexibility
• SME participation: SMEs compete effectively for public sector consultancy
• Strategic procurement: Social criteria (fair working conditions) are increasingly important
• Healthcare focus: Wellbeing services counties drive demand for healthcare consultancy

Economic Significance

At €6.2 million, this framework represents a significant investment in consultancy services for West Uusimaa's healthcare system. The contract supports:

• Healthcare development: Process improvement and service design
• Strategic planning: Strategy preparation and implementation
• Crisis management: Preparedness and safety
• Finnish SMEs: Several SME winners demonstrate support for local businesses

Future Procurement Opportunities

With the framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Sub-area 4: Corporate restructuring may be re-tendered
• Contract extensions: Up to 48 months
• Other Finnish wellbeing services counties: Similar frameworks by other regions
• Related services: Additional consultancy services may be procured

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this framework is awarded, future opportunities exist for consultancy firms:

• Sub-area 4: Corporate restructuring may be re-tendered
• Other Finnish regions: Similar frameworks by other wellbeing services counties
• Subcontracting: Suppliers may find subcontracting opportunities
• Related services: Additional consultancy services

What Businesses Should Watch

• Re-tendering of Sub-area 4 (Corporate Restructuring)
• Similar frameworks from other Finnish wellbeing services counties
• Changes to Finnish public procurement regulations
• Healthcare sector consultancy trends
• Strategic procurement requirements (fair working conditions)

FinlandTenders Procurement Intelligence

This consultancy framework is a well-structured procurement for a regional healthcare authority. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €6.2 million across five sub-areas
• Strong competition: 17-22 bids per sub-area
• Balanced evaluation: 50:50 quality:price weighting
• Multiple suppliers: Flexibility and choice for the buyer
• SME success: Several SMEs won sub-areas

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Quality: Demonstrating expertise and methodology (50% of evaluation)
• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 50% (or 60% for Sub-area 5)
• References: References are a key quality criterion
• Healthcare sector expertise: Experience in healthcare consultancy is valuable

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate quality and expertise—quality accounts for 40-50% of evaluation
• Offer competitive pricing—price accounts for 50-60%
• Provide strong references—a key quality criterion
• Develop healthcare sector expertise
• Monitor other Finnish wellbeing services counties for similar opportunities
• Ensure compliance with fair working conditions requirements

Key Takeaways

• West Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County awarded a €6.2 million consultancy framework
• 5 sub-areas (4 awarded, 1 cancelled)
• Winners include Deloitte, Tamora, FCG, and other Finnish firms
• Evaluation: Price (50%), Quality (50%) – Sub-area 5: Price (60%), Quality (40%)
• 17-22 bids per sub-area
• Duration: 48 months
• Strategic procurement: Fair working conditions
• No EU funding used

Conclusion

This consultancy framework represents a significant investment in the development of West Uusimaa's healthcare services. By awarding contracts across five sub-areas to multiple Finnish consultancy firms, the wellbeing services county ensures access to a wide range of expertise—from process development and strategy to crisis management.

The balanced evaluation criteria (50:50 quality:price for most sub-areas) reflect the importance of both expertise and cost-efficiency. The strong competition (17-22 bids per sub-area) demonstrates the depth of the Finnish consultancy market.

As West Uusimaa continues to develop its healthcare services, this framework will support the organisation's strategic and operational goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue?

Ans: The Wellbeing Services County of West Uusimaa, a Finnish regional authority responsible for health, social welfare, and rescue services in the region.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Up to €6,200,000 across all sub-areas.

Q: What are the sub-areas?

Ans: Process development (Sub-area 1), Service development (Sub-area 2), Strategy (Sub-area 3), Corporate restructuring (Sub-area 4 – cancelled), Crisis management (Sub-area 5).

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Multiple Finnish firms including Deloitte, Tamora, FCG, and others.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (50%) and Quality (50%) for most sub-areas; Sub-area 5: Price (60%), Quality (40%).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 48 months.

Q: Why was Sub-area 4 cancelled?

Ans: Due to technical or procedural errors.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

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

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 561210-2026, OJ S 155/2026, published 13 August 2026.