Graniitin maksuttomat aamukahvit julkisista ICT-hankinnoista, syksy 2026

Morning coffees for public administration

Welcome to morning coffee to hear about the changes brought about by the new procurement act to ICT procurement.

Graniitti morning coffees for public administration every other Thursday at 8:30-9:00. (free of charge)

When

Starting October 29th, every other Thursday

At what time

8:30-9:00 a.m.

Where

Teams

Why come to listen?

The Procurement Act has been reformed. What does it mean for ICT procurement?

Come to Graniitti's morning coffees to hear about current procurement issues and exchange ideas with those working in public ICT procurement.

The coffee mornings will discuss the changes required by the new Procurement Act. The key reform of the Procurement Act entered into force in June 2026 and aims to increase open competition, improve the opportunities for SMEs to participate in public procurement, and clarify the use of affiliated units, or so-called in-house companies.

to whom

For all public administration organizations: municipalities, cities, government agencies, and companies owned by public administration.

program

Autumn morning coffee topics

Morning coffee 1 · Thu 29.10.

The affiliated unit agreement is ending? Deadlock or opportunity?

The amendment to the Procurement Act entered into force on 18 June 2026. As of 1 July 2027, a purchasing entity can only purchase from its affiliated entity company without competitive bidding if its direct ownership is at least 10 %. This applies to many of the purchasing entity's ICT and support service purchases.

Over our first morning coffee, we discuss

Effects of national law: What does the 10 % ownership limit mean for information management and support services, who is affected by the change, and what is the implementation schedule?.
The EU's future procurement regulation: On 9 September 2026, the Commission proposed a directly applicable regulation to replace the current directives. You will hear why it is worth getting the arrangements in place now without waiting for EU regulation.
New opportunities: Can the competitive bidding obligation be an opportunity? We look at how the change helps us evaluate the quality of services, costs and market offerings from a new perspective.

You will get a clear picture of what opportunities the change can open up.

Morning coffee 2 · Thu 12.11.

Solutions on the table: 5 ways to secure ICT and support services after the transition period of the Procurement Act

When the ownership limit of 10 % is not met, the purchasing entity must choose further steps after July 1, 2027.

Over morning coffee, we compare 5 solution options:

Increasing ownership by redeeming shares
Taking the service into your own production
Establishing a new affiliate unit
Competitive tendering of the service from the market
Joint procurement with other purchasing units

We review the options from the perspective of the purchasing unit, assessing their costs, schedule, risks, and impacts on the continuity of services.

You will have access to a clear comparison framework as a basis for decision-making.

Morning coffee 3 · Thu 26.11.

A bidding rush is looming. This is how the procurement unit can deal with it in a controlled manner

When many purchasing units dissolve their affiliated unit arrangements at the same time, a competitive bidding glut occurs in the market. This results in a shortage of both purchasing experts and supplier resources.

At the third morning coffee we will discuss:

Realistic resource sizing: How does the procurement unit ensure the progress of procurement without overloading personnel?.
Division of labor and support: Which tasks should you handle yourself and when external support will bring real savings and certainty?.
Staying on schedule: How to complete the tenders in a controlled manner before the deadline.

You will receive concrete methods and action models as steps forward.

Morning coffee 4 · Thu 10.12.

Granitit Procurement Support. Procurement professional to join the team without recruitment

At the fourth morning coffee, we will introduce Graniitti's Procurement Support service, which allows the procurement unit to flexibly obtain additional resources for procurement.

We will discuss over morning coffee:

Expert assistance in different stages of the procurement process: How our experienced ICT procurement experts support you in planning, requirements definition, market dialogue and conducting competitive bidding.
Operating model in practice: How the service works and how to start smooth collaboration.
Flexible resourcing: How do you get the necessary specialized expertise quickly without cumbersome recruitment processes?.

You will gain a clear understanding of how procurement resources can be flexibly strengthened exactly when needed.

Speakers

In the Sound of Granite procurement specialists

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Current procurement issues over morning coffee

The morning coffees are free of charge and offer a relaxed moment to exchange ideas with procurement experts. Reserve half an hour in the morning, bring a coffee and come and have a listen!