Vaggeryds Kommun

What Vaggeryds Kommun does

Vaggeryds kommun is a Swedish local government entity (municipality) operating in Jönköpings län, Småland, providing statutory public services to all residents, businesses, and visitors within its geographic boundaries. Its service portfolio spans preschool and adult education, childcare, elderly and social care, water and sewage, waste management, roads and infrastructure, urban planning and building permits, environmental protection, cultural and recreational activities, and labor market integration. The municipality funds itself through local income tax (kommunalskatt), state grants, and regulated service fees for water, sewage, waste, and childcare; it does not earn commercial revenue in the conventional sense. Annual public procurement spend runs at approximately 200 million SEK across roughly 350 active contracts administered under LOU thresholds.

The municipality's digital surface is a unified citizen platform built on the SiteVision CMS, with the E-tjänster (e-services) portal as the core entry point. This is supplemented by specialized sub-products: Rbok for booking sports facilities and halls, Skolportal for schools and childcare, Felanmälan for fault reporting, a public GIS based on ArcGIS, Webb-TV for council broadcasts, Kommuntidningen HÄR as the municipal magazine, E-Avrop for procurement transparency, and Vaggerydsförslag for citizen proposals. Accessibility is supported by ReadSpeaker text-to-speech and a SiteVision-based automatic accessibility checker. The platform is GDPR-compliant and the municipality maintains a WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility statement (assessed January 2026). Distribution is multi-channel: official website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, newsletter, press releases, and physical offices in Skillingaryd (headquarters postal address) and Vaggeryd (currently operating a temporary reception during municipal building renovation).

Vaggeryds kommun owns four wholly-owned subsidiaries covering energy (Vaggeryds Energi AB), municipal housing (Vaggeryd Skillingaryd bostads AB / VSBo), and a military-history museum foundation (Stiftelsen Regementsheden Skillingaryd). It participates in regional partnerships including Business Gnosjöregion, Entreprenörsregionen, Interior Cluster Sweden, Smålands Turism, Samordningsförbundet Södra Vätterbygden, Samverkan GGVV (cross-municipal collaboration with Gislaved, Gnosjö, Värnamo), Samverkan Återvinning och Miljö (SÅM), Teknikcollege, F-samverkan, and Mediacenter Jönköpings län, and is subject to regulatory oversight from Livsmedelsverket for drinking-water facilities. Its value proposition rests on a statutory monopoly over local public services, the reputational association with the Gnosjö entrepreneurial tradition, and natural assets such as Store Mosse National Park.

Name

Vaggeryds Kommun

Legal name

Vaggeryds kommun

Website

https://vaggeryd.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Vaggeryds kommun is a Swedish local government entity in Jönköpings län that delivers statutory public services — education, childcare, elderly care, water/sewage, waste, permits, and procurement — to residents, businesses, and visitors within its municipal boundaries, funded by local tax and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public administration
• Education and childcare
• Elderly and social care
• Urban infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Skillingaryd

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Kommunal skatt och statsbidrag: Primary municipal funding through local taxes and government grants
2. Avgifter och taxor: Service fees and charges for various municipal services including water, sewage, waste management, and childcare
3. Offentlig upphandling: Procurement of goods and services for approximately 200 million SEK annually with approximately 350 contracts

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vaggeryds kommun is a Swedish municipal government entity providing public services including education (preschool through adult education), childcare, elderly care, social services, water and sewage, waste management, infrastructure maintenance, urban planning, building permits, cultural and recreational activities, and business development support. The municipality operates a digital e-services platform (E-tjänster) enabling citizen self-service for applications, fault reporting, bookings, and information access.

Product overview

Vaggeryds Kommun operates a unified municipal digital platform offering citizen-facing e-services and information portals. The core product is the E-tjänster (e-services) portal, supplemented by specialized sub-products including Rbok for facility bookings, Skolportal for education services, Felanmälan for fault reporting, GIS/Karta for geographic information, Kommuntidningen HÄR for municipal communications, Upphandling for procurement, Vaggerydsförslag for citizen participation, and Webb-TV for council broadcasts. The platform also integrates external systems including ArcGIS for mapping, Sammanträdesportalen for meetings, and E-Avrop for procurement visibility. The website is built on the SiteVision content management system and uses ReadSpeaker for accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-tjänster (E-services) Digital self-service portal providing online access to municipal services including application forms, permits, school portal, fault reporting, and citizen services for residents and businesses of Vaggeryds kommun.
• Rbok Booking and contribution system for sports facilities, activity halls, and recreational venues in Vaggeryds municipality, accessible to residents and organizations.
• Skolportal (School Portal) E-service portal for schools and childcare including absence reporting, care schedules, and educational resources for students and parents.
• Felanmälan (Fault Reporting) Online service for reporting municipal infrastructure faults including roads, lighting, water, and sanitation issues for residents and the public.
• GIS/Karta (Geographic Information System) Publicly accessible geographic information system providing maps and spatial data for the municipality, supporting urban planning, property information, and public map access.
• Kommuntidningen HÄR (Municipal Magazine) Digital and print municipal magazine providing news, information, and updates about Vaggeryds kommun to residents.
• Upphandling (Public Procurement) E-procurement services including ongoing and planned procurements, supplier information, and e-invoicing. Annual procurement of approximately 200 million SEK with approximately 350 active contracts.
• Vaggerydsförslag (Citizen Suggestions) Digital platform for citizens to submit suggestions and proposals for municipal improvement, supporting democratic participation and civic engagement.
• Webb-TV (Web Television) Live and archived web television broadcasts of municipal council meetings (Kommunfullmäktige), providing transparency and public access to government proceedings.
• Education and Childcare Services Comprehensive municipal education services including preschool (förskola), primary and secondary school, upper secondary school, adult education (SFI - Swedish for Immigrants), and integration support. Income-based tiered pricing (Barnomsorgstaxa) applies to childcare.
• Water and Sewage Services (VA) Municipal water and sewage services including connection fees and usage fees, with regulatory oversight from Livsmedelsverket (Swedish Food Agency) for drinking water facilities.
• Waste Management and Recycling Services Annual waste collection and recycling services (Avfallstaxa 2026), with collaboration through Samverkan Återvinning och Miljö (SÅM) for regional recycling and environmental services.
• Elderly and Social Care Services Municipal elderly care and social services including support for individuals with special needs, social welfare, and rehabilitation. Coordination with Samordningsförbundet Södra Vätterbygden for employment initiatives.
• Building Permits and Urban Planning Building permits (bygglov), urban planning, environmental regulatory oversight, and Miljö- och byggnämnden supervision of smoke-free environments under tobakslagen (2018:2088), excavation permits, and chemical handling regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital accessibility through e-tjänster platform

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Business GnosjöregioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration within the Gnosjöregion business network to support local economic development and entrepreneurship in the region spanning multiple municipalities.
• EntreprenörsregionencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional entrepreneurial network supporting business development and innovation across the Småland region.
• Interior Cluster SwedenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry cluster collaboration for interior design and furniture manufacturing companies in Sweden.
• Smålands TurismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism organization promoting Småland as a tourist destination including Vaggeryds kommun's attractions like Store Mosse National Park.
• Samordningsförbundet Södra VätterbygdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination association for social welfare and employment initiatives in southern Vätterbygden region, collaborating on labor market integration and rehabilitation.
• Samverkan GGVVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal collaboration between Gislaved, Gnosjö, Vaggeryd, and Värnamo municipalities for shared services and development.
• Samverkan Återvinning och Miljö (SÅM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on recycling and environmental services across multiple municipalities in the region.
• TeknikcollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-education partnership to strengthen technical education and meet labor market needs in the region.
• F-samverkanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal collaboration forum for shared learning and best practices among Swedish municipalities.
• Vaggeryds Energi ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal energy company owned by the municipality providing energy services and district heating.
• Vaggeryd Skillingaryd bostads ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal housing company providing affordable housing in the municipality.
• LivsmedelsverketcoreOthersSwedish Food Agency providing regulatory oversight for drinking water facilities under LIVSFS 2022:12.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gislaveds kommun: A partner municipality in the GGVV (Gislaved, Gnosjö, Vaggeryd, Värnamo) collaboration, delivering the same broad set of local government services with a comparable small-town profile in Jönköpings län.
• Habo kommun: A small municipality adjacent to Jönköpings län with a similar population size and service mandate. Provides a comparable benchmark for small-kommun digital service delivery and tax-funded operations.
• Nässjö kommun: A mid-sized municipality in Jönköpings län with an overlapping industrial heritage and shared regional context. Comparable in service breadth and tax-funded model, though somewhat larger.
• Eksjö kommun: A municipality in Jönköpings län of comparable mid-small size operating the same Swedish kommun service portfolio, useful as a regional performance and digital-service benchmark.
• Värnamo kommun: Another GGVV partner municipality sharing the joint procurement and service-delivery frameworks with Vaggeryd. Comparable in mandate, slightly larger in population but operating the same Swedish kommun service model.
• Mullsjö kommun: A very small municipality within Jönköpings län with a similar demographic profile and service scope. One of the closest size comparables for benchmarking operating economics.
• Gnosjö kommun: A similarly small neighboring Swedish municipality that is a core GGVV partner of Vaggeryds kommun. It operates an analogous structure of municipal services, joint procurement, and shared regional collaboration, making it the closest functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Växjö kommun: The dominant kommun in Småland and a larger incumbent operating the same Swedish municipal mandate. Relevant as a regional comparison for digital service delivery, sustainability programs, and shared-service models.
• Jönköpings kommun: The regional capital and the largest municipality in Jönköpings län. Operates the full kommun mandate at materially greater scale, serving as the dominant benchmark for service breadth and digital maturity in the county.

Others

• SITEVISION: The CMS provider whose platform underpins Vaggeryds kommun's website. Adjacent rather than competitive, but relevant as a technology ecosystem dependency for the municipality's digital service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vaggerydskommun
• Facebookfacebook.com/vaggerydskommun
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/9245094
• InstagramInstagram.com/vaggerydskommun

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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