Navigating ICT In-House Procurement in Finland : Evaluating Legal Frameworks and Practical Challenges
Ghezzi, Reetta, Korhonen, Minnamaria, Vilpponen, Hannu, Mikkonen Tommi. (2024). Navigating ICT In-House Procurement in Finland : Evaluating Legal Frameworks and Practical Challenges. In S. Hyrynsalmi, J. Münch, K. Smolander, & J. Melegati (Eds.), Software Business : 14th International Conference, ICSOB 2023, Lahti, Finland, November 27–29, 2023, Proceedings (pp. 92-107). Springer. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53227-6_7
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In-house procurement is a controversial issue in the field of public procurement. Simply put, such procurement allows overlooking certain aspects of fair and equal treatment of vendors. This paper presents qualitative research on in-house ICT procurement within Finnish municipalities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather insights from municipal stakeholders. Using grounded theory approach, data analysis shows intricate dynamics between Finnish municipalities and in-house entities associated with them. Still, it is clear that the legal framework governing in-house procurement remains intricate and debated .
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