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Navigating ICT In-House Procurement in Finland : Evaluating Legal Frameworks and Practical Challenges (2024)

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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Publication details

All authors or editors: Ghezzi, Reetta; Korhonen, Minnamaria; Vilpponen, Hannu; Mikkonen Tommi

Parent publication: Software Business : 14th International Conference, ICSOB 2023, Lahti, Finland, November 27–29, 2023, Proceedings

Parent publication editors: Hyrynsalmi, Sami; Münch, Jürgen; Smolander, Kari; Melegati, Jorge

Place and date of conference: Lahti, Finland, 27.-29.11.2023

ISBN: 978-3-031-53226-9

eISBN: 978-3-031-53227-6

Journal or series: Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing

ISSN: 1865-1348

eISSN: 1865-1356

Publication year: 2024

Pages range: 92-107

Number of pages in the book: 514

Publisher: Springer

Place of Publication:  Cham

Publication country: Switzerland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53227-6_7

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93500

Abstract

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 .

Keywords: public sector; public procurement; information and communications technology; computer programmes

Free keywords: public procurement; in-house companies; software acquisition; public sector information systems

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2024

Preliminary JUFO rating: 1