What Herning Kommune does

Herning Kommune is a Danish municipality (offentlig myndighed) headquartered at Torvet 5, 7400 Herning in Central Jutland, governed by a 31-member municipal council (Herning Byr\u00e5d). It delivers statutory public services to residents and businesses within its geographic jurisdiction, spanning healthcare, dental care, childcare, schools, elderly care, social services, waste management, urban development, traffic and roads, cultural activities, and civic administration. Service delivery is organized through physical citizen-service touchpoints—notably Borgerservice at the Rådhuset (Town Hall), six municipal dental clinics plus an orthodontics clinic, and the Visitationsenheden for health/elderly services—combined with digital channels including herning.dk, booktandplejen.herning.dk (MitID-authenticated), and the national Borger.dk/Virk.dk Digital Post infrastructure.

The core technology stack consists of ASP.NET Core applications, Microsoft 365 solutions, and MitID-integrated citizen portals. Specialized sub-brands include Tandplejen (dental care with Børn- og Ungetandpleje for ages 0–21, Omsorgstandpleje for elderly/disabled adults, and Specialtandpleje for citizens with significant functional impairments), International in Herning (services for international residents), and Newcomer Service. The dental operation alone runs on 65 staff across 6 clinics organized in 3 districts, with collaboration partners including Tandlægeskolen i Aarhus (Aarhus School of Dentistry) and Region Midt (Central Denmark Region) for special-needs hospital treatment.

Revenue is generated primarily through municipal taxation, Danish state block grants, and minor user fees. Annual user fees for adult dental care are set at DKK 635 for Omsorgstandpleje and up to DKK 2,380 for Specialtandpleje (2026 rates), while dental care for children and youth under 19 is free. Herning Kommune has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no venture or private-equity ownership, and no funding rounds; it operates as an independent public authority under Danish law. The municipality has no publicly traded securities and is not a conventional investment vehicle.

Name

Herning Kommune

Legal name

Herning Kommune

Website

https://herning.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Herning Kommune is a Danish municipality in Central Jutland providing statutory public services—including healthcare, municipal dental care, education, elderly care, and civic administration—to residents and businesses within its geographic jurisdiction, funded primarily by municipal taxes and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry (HLABAAAH), Oral Care Assistance (HSABABAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Municipal dental care
• Citizen services
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Herning

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Herning Kommune is a public municipality funded primarily through municipal taxes, state subsidies, and service fees. Revenue supports all public services including healthcare, education, social services, and infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Herning Kommune is a Danish municipality that delivers public administration and statutory services to its residents, including citizen administration (passports, driver's licenses, CPR registration), municipal dental care for children and vulnerable adults, elderly and disability care, childcare, schools, social services, waste management, urban development, and business permits. Services are delivered through in-person Borgerservice centers, six dental clinics, a town hall, and digital self-service portals including the Min Tandpleje booking system.

Product overview

Herning Kommune is a Danish municipal government providing comprehensive public services through both physical citizen service centers and digital platforms. The primary digital products include Tandplejen (Dental Care Services) comprising Børn- og Ungetandpleje for children 0-21 years, Omsorgstandpleje for elderly and disabled adults, and Specialtandpleje for individuals with significant disabilities, all accessible through the Min Tandpleje/Booktandplejen online booking portal. The municipality also operates Borgerservice for in-person citizen transactions, Digital Post for secure communications via Borger.dk/Virk.dk, and specialized services like Herning Cykler bicycle sharing and Newcomer Service for international residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International in Herning: International portal providing information and services for international citizens moving to or living in Herning Municipality.
• Tandplejen
• Borgerservice
• Newcomer Service
• Min Tandpleje

Products and services

• Tandplejen (Municipal Dental Care) Comprehensive municipal dental care service for children, youth, and adults in Herning Municipality, operated through six dental clinics plus an orthodontics clinic organized in three districts, with 65 staff including dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, specialist dentists, and administrative personnel.
• Børn- og Ungetandpleje (Children and Youth Dental Care) Free municipal dental care for children and young people from birth until age 21, with automatic enrollment and first examinations starting at 8-10 months of age. Children are called in for regular check-ups and treatment.
• Omsorgstandpleje (Care Dental Service) Dental care for adults who, due to physical or mental reasons, cannot use regular dental services, primarily serving residents at care homes and other vulnerable groups. Annual fee of 635 DKK (2026).
• Specialtandpleje (Specialized Dental Care) Specialized dental treatment for adults with significant and permanent functional disabilities who cannot use regular dental services, including treatment under general anesthesia when needed. Maximum annual fee of 2,380 DKK (2026) for patients over 19; free for children and youth under 19.
• Min Tandpleje / Booktandplejen (Online Dental Booking Portal) Online citizen portal for dental appointments allowing users to view appointments, book and manage times, receive SMS/email notifications, access dental records, and receive messages from the dental clinic. Login via MitID.
• Borgerservice (Citizen Service Center) Central citizen service hub at the Town Hall (Rådhuset) offering appointments for passports, driver's licenses, address registration, health cards, and various municipal administrative transactions.
• Digital Post (Borger.dk / Virk.dk) Secure digital communication channel for citizens and businesses to send confidential information to the municipality via the national Borger.dk and Virk.dk platforms.
• Herning Cykler (Herning Bicycles) Municipal bicycle sharing program for citizens and visitors in Herning Municipality.
• Newcomer Service Support service for international citizens moving to or living in Herning Municipality, offering assistance with housing, daycare, schools, registrations, health cards, and cultural integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% enrollment rate for children in municipal dental care

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tandlægeskolen i Aarhus (Aarhus School of Dentistry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the dental school for professional development and academic exchange. Part of Tandplejen's efforts to attract the best staff and maintain high professional standards.
• Region Midt (Central Denmark Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerning Municipality has municipal authority responsibility for Specialtandpleje, while Region Midt is obligated to provide necessary treatment facilities for patients who cannot be treated locally. Regional special dental care is provided at Holstebro or Viborg Hospital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/herningkommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herning-kommune

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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