  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.
