Finland – Software package and information systems – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: HR Solution as a global Cloud solution for VR Group

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCUREMENT VR-Group Plc (“VR” or the “Contracting Entity”) is procuring a modern, SaaS-based HR solution to replace its current HRM systems in Finland and Sweden. The solution must provide a secure, reliable, and scalable platform for more than 10 000 employees globally, support country-specific requirements, and enable expansion into additional countries if needed, without major customization. VR is seeking a robust, scalable, and future-ready HR solution delivered as a single, integrated product. The solution will serve as VR’s central employment management platform and provide a reliable, secure, and consistent source of personnel and employment information throughout the employee lifecycle. The solution must enable VR to standardize and streamline core HR processes, reduce fragmented systems and manual work, improve data quality, and support efficient collaboration between HR, payroll, managers, employees, and other relevant stakeholders. The scope of this procurement is limited to the acquisition of the technology, including the HR SaaS solution and the necessary user licences. The implementation of the solution and the related support and maintenance services will be subject to a separate procurement procedure to be conducted after the technology provider has been selected. Thus, the selected HR technology must have a strong partner ecosystem in Finland and Sweden to enable competitive procurement. The new SaaS-based HR solution must include secure, enterprise-grade AI capabilities with appropriate governance and human oversight. The provider must also demonstrate continuous and substantial annual investment in product development. OBJECTIVES OF THE MARKET DIALOGUE VR is conducting a market dialogue to obtain specific, substantiated, and commercially relevant input on the planned procurement scope, requirements and delivery model. VR also seeks verifiable evidence of the solution’s impact on employee experience and customer satisfaction,...