Public Procurement (5 cr)
Code: TLHS1570-3015
General information
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Open Studies
Teachers
- Anna Riikonen
Groups
-
ZJA22STHAHAvoin amk, Hankintaosaaja 1, Helsinki, Monimuoto
Objectives
The value of public procurement in Finland is approximately €47 billion annually, so the impact on society is very significant. For this reason, it is important that public procurement is carried out smartly in order to procure exactly what is intended. During the course, you will increase your understanding of significance of public procurement as well as the appropriate implementation methods in practice.
Competences to be promoted in the course:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will understand the significance and strategic role of public procurement. You will understand the special characteristics of the public sector from the perspective of procurement. You will recognize the regulations set by Procurement Law, especially regarding the tendering process. In addition, you will recognize how public procurement can promote sustainable development and create new innovations.
COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
From a procurement perspective, you can identify stakeholders with whom you can communicate effectively.
Content
The main content of the course consists of the following topics:
- Characteristics of public procurement and law for public procurement
- Strategic steering of public procurement
- Process and tendering for public procurement
- Sustainable public procurement
- Innovative public procurement
Time and location
In October 2022, a contact day in Helsinki.
Other contact days online.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Eskola, S., & Ruohoniemi, E. (2017). Julkiset hankinnat (3. uud. p.). Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Teaching methods
Lectures and workshops on contact days.
Learning assignments.
Practical training and working life connections
Visiting lectures from working life.
Learning assignments are developing/exploring working life.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
No exam.
Student workload
Contact lectures 20 h
Learning assignments 70 h
Study material 45 h
Total 135 h
Further information for students
The evaluation is based on the completion of learning assignments.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
You understand the significance of public procurement and recognize its strategic role. You understand the characteristics of the operating environment of public procurement. You understand the effects of Procurement Law and you are able to take them into account in the implementation of procurement. You understand how sustainable development and the emergence of innovations can be promoted through public procurement.