A demanding acquisition coming up? Clarify the risks and next steps before making decisions

The success of a demanding service or IT procurement is determined already in the preparation phase. This is when the objectives of the procurement are defined and it is decided what kind of overall approach is worth implementing the procurement.

The importance of preparation is highlighted right now. Procurement Act 18.6.2026 The change that has come into force affects affiliated unit procurement and, as of October 1, 2026, introduces new obligations for procurements exceeding the EU threshold.

We help public organizations prepare for and implement demanding service and IT procurements in a controlled manner. We combine IT expertise, legal understanding of procurement, practical procurement expertise, market insight and change management. You will receive clear options, identified risks and a concrete roadmap to support your decision-making.

Quick analysis of the acquisition helps clarify the starting situation and decide how to proceed with the project. You will get the views of experienced experts before making crucial decisions regarding procurement.

Order a quick procurement analysis now at an exceptional campaign price!

Would you like to discuss your project first? Book a mapping session and get an expert's perspective on the next steps for your project.

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Procurement quick analysis and roadmap

We offer a concise expert package for an organization that is planning a demanding service/IT procurement or structural reorganization and needs quick clarity on how to proceed.

A quick analysis helps identify the legal, commercial and implementation risks of the procurement. Careful preparation reduces the risk of errors, delays, additional costs and procurement adjustments.

The service includes:

  • familiarization with preliminary material
  • a two-hour expert workshop
  • project baseline and risk assessment
  • written progress recommendation

After working, you will know:

  • what issues need to be resolved before the next step
  • How should the acquisition be phased?
  • What risks must be considered in preparation?
  • What decisions and materials are required to progress the procurement?
Now at a promotional price: €1,200 + VAT.

The promotional price applies to orders placed by September 4, 2026. The workshop will be held on a mutually agreed schedule.

Correcting a single preparation error or delaying the tender process can cost an organization many times the price of the service. A timely expert assessment helps to direct preparation resources correctly, strengthen the conditions for the tender process, and make documented procurement decisions.

Order a quick procurement analysis

We will contact you after ordering and agree on the workshop date and the necessary advance materials.

Do you need more extensive support for acquisitions or restructuring?

We help you take operational reforms, structural arrangements, and service and IT procurements from preparation to implementation in a controlled manner, with years of experience.

  • We help identify the impacts of change on decision-making, contracts, service production, personnel and costs before making crucial choices.
  • We assess options related to affiliated entity status, ownership steering and procurement legislation. You will get a clear picture of feasible paths forward and their impacts.
  • We will prepare a transition plan that describes the phasing, responsibilities, risks, decision points, and necessary documents to support management decision-making.
  • You will receive access to an impact assessment, a description of the target state, a roadmap, and decision-making support materials.
  • We find out what kind of suppliers, solutions, pricing models and delivery capabilities are available in the market. This way, the procurement can be prepared realistically and in an interesting way, also from the perspective of the bidders.
  • We plan and facilitate market dialogue that produces useful information for decision-making and preparation of tenders.
  • We develop requirements, contract model, schedule, division into lots and comparison criteria so that they support competition and reduce the risk of a single bidder.
  • You will receive a market survey, supplier list, dialogue question framework and recommendations for choosing a procurement model.
  • We help divide the procurement into appropriate areas based on service package, technology, user groups, regions or contract periods.
  • We design the contract structure so that the main contract, sub-area-specific contracts, service levels, division of responsibilities, and change management form a manageable entity.
  • We build a procurement model that supports competition and reduces supplier dependency, while ensuring that overall management and integration responsibilities remain clear.
  • You will receive a severance model, contract structure, responsibility matrix, and a phased roadmap.
  • We map the current practices, roles, responsibilities, instructions and decision-making models of the procurement function and identify the most important areas for development.
  • We update the procurement strategy, operating models, templates and instructions to reflect the changed operating environment and the organization's goals.
  • We support the implementation of new operating methods through workshops, training and sparring.
  • You will receive a development plan, an updated procurement strategy, an operating model description, and training materials to support the change.
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  • We specify the need for the acquisition and the target state. We take into account business needs, user groups, service processes, integrations, and information security and data protection requirements.
  • We define and prioritize requirements so that the request for quotation guides suppliers to offer comparable solutions that meet the objectives.
  • We support the preparation of the request for tender, comparison criteria, pricing model and contract annexes, as well as the evaluation and negotiations of tenders.
  • You will receive a requirements specification, tender documents, evaluation template, contract annexes and a deployment preparation plan.
  • Clear decision-making: Options, impacts and pathways are described in a comprehensible manner to support management decisions. 
  • Better competition: The market dialogue, procurement model and requirements are structured to attract the right suppliers. 
  • Fewer risks: Contract, supplier, continuity and change risks are identified and managed in a timely manner. 
  • Practical implementation: The customer receives concrete documents, models and plans that can be used directly in preparation and implementation.