Finances
Our growth strategy guides our operations, which was also reflected in our key performance indicators for 2023: the use of joint procurement already reached almost €1.6 billion, and the number of personnel increased to 132. The financial section contains the annual report of the Board of Directors.
Operations of the joint procurement unit
Hansel’s aim is to arrange tendering and maintain joint procurement contracts that bring significant benefits in the form of prices, quality and process cost savings. Hansel also offers procurement tendering and development services.
Financial position and key figures
In 2023, acquisitions under Hansel’s joint procurement agreements totalled €1,593 million (€1,323 million in 2022). Many of the joint procurement contracts continued to grow strongly in use compared with the previous year.
Services
At the end of 2023, Hansel had 74 framework agreements, 52 dynamic purchasing systems and 28 small-scale procurement services. In 2023, the sale of tendering services totalled €2.6 million, and the value of procurement development services was €517,000.
Review of events in 2023
The changed geopolitical situation and the pandemic increased the significance of procurement preparedness. In 2023, the company implemented a preparedness development project. A criticality classification scheme was introduced in joint procurement.
Risks and risk management
Hansel’s operative risks involve tendering related to joint procurement and contractual management. Hansel reduces risks by ensuring good knowledge of procurement legislation and by following the company’s tendering process.
Personnel and organisation
On 31/12/2023, Hansel had a total of 132 active employment contracts. Regarding employment contracts, 99% were permanent, and the average age of employees was 44.
