Employer of teachers for vocational training in the field of education and training for candidates and masters in educational sciences

The Helsingin työllisyyspalvelut in Finland from Europe region has released this tender for Helsingin, Espoo-Kauniaisen, Vantaan, Tampereen seudun, Turun ja Oulun seudun työllisyysalueet (hereafter C6-employment authorities / Tenderer / Tenderers) jointly procure separate early childhood education teacher training courses as part of a joint tender. The required training is conducted as an employment authority-led vocational training program in accordance with the Act on Employment Services (380/2023, 61–62 §), aimed at enhancing professional skills and competencies in early childhood education. This procurement falls under the category of public tenders and rights as stipulated in the Law on Public Procurement (1397/2016) Annex E. The selection of trainees, organization of teaching, and management of the training program will be governed by the Act on Employment Services (380/2023) and the University Act (558/2009), as well as any supplementary regulations. If necessary, the Tenderer and the selected Service Provider will negotiate the harmonization of laws and regulations. Objective The objective of the training is to quickly employ unemployed individuals and those under the unemployment benefit in early childhood education teaching roles. The planned duration of the training is approximately 14–16 months, with a total of about 70–75 ECTS credits. The training will be delivered in a modular format, including up to 2–5 short courses, each consisting of up to 10 short teaching days. Short courses will be conducted at the beginning of the training. In addition to short courses, the training includes real-time and online instruction starting no later than 4:00 PM, self-study, group work, and practical work experience in early childhood education units. The required training is designed to meet the professional competencies and skills needed for early childhood education and pre-school teaching, as stipulated in the Government Decree (794/2004, 19–20 §). The right to participate in the training is limited to the specific courses outlined in this tender. Upon completion of the training, participants will be eligible for a qualification that meets the requirements for early childhood education teachers (Early Childhood Education Act 540/2018, 26 §). The goal is to employ unemployed individuals and those under the unemployment benefit who hold a Master's degree in Education or equivalent within 3–4 months after completing the training, while maintaining a temporary employment contract. If individuals who are already qualified in early childhood education within the C6 regions participate in the training, they may complete the training while working. Upon achieving the required qualifications, participants may be converted to permanent employment in early childhood education within the C6 regions. Detailed information about the training is provided in Annex 1, Tender Description. The tender period is valid from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. The agreement includes the possibility of reorganizing or re-delivering the training program if the C6 employment areas deem it necessary after the first implementation. The parties will discuss the scope and scale of any re-implementation with the selected service provider. The prices are fixed for the entire tender period. The allocation of the total estimated value among the C6 employment areas is based on city-specific estimated student numbers. The detailed terms and conditions of payment and pricing are specified in Annex 2, Key Terms of Agreement. The Tenderer is not committed to specific procurement volumes during the tender period. with tender notice no. 699858-2026 published on 09 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 09 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Adult and other education services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15405138.