Regio Midden-Holland

What Regio Midden-Holland does

Regio Midden-Holland is a Dutch public regional administrative body established under Dutch public law as a Gemeenschappelijke Regeling (joint regulation) to coordinate cooperation among five member municipalities in the South Holland province: Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Gouda, Krimpenerwaard, Waddinxveen, and Zuidplas. Headquartered at Midden-Hollandhuis in Gouda, the entity convenes and aligns its constituent municipalities on shared regional challenges including economic development, spatial planning and housing, mobility and transport, sustainability and energy transition, and culture. Firmographic data lists a founding year of 1970, a staff of approximately 20, and KvK registration 54529905. The organization does not deliver citizen services directly; residents and businesses access services through their respective local municipalities, with Regio Midden-Holland functioning as the regional alignment, strategy, and program-coordination layer. The region it covers is described as one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the Netherlands and is centrally located in the Randstad.

The organization's primary outputs are policy alignment, regional strategies, meeting governance, and coordination of joint programs rather than commercial products. Its only direct digital product is the official website (regiomiddenholland.nl), built on a platform provided by technology vendor Mett and instrumented with analytics tools (Matomo, Google Analytics, or Siteimprove). Core technology is not applicable to a government administrative body and there is no proprietary technology stack beyond the website platform. Active regional programs include development of up to 25,000 housing units by 2040, the Algeracorridor connection improving Krimpenerwaard-Rotterdam accessibility, the A12 Gouda-Utrecht widening with Bodegravenboog connector, a new Gouda-Zuidplas train station, and the Zuidplaspolder 'Vijfde dorp' (Fifth Village) development. The organization also supports the Campus Gouda healthcare technology innovation hub and partners with Kenniscentrum Bodemdaling en Funderingen (KBF) on land subsidence challenges. The entity is WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility-audited and GDPR (AVG) compliant.

Regio Midden-Holland does not sell commercial products or services. Its revenue model is funded entirely through member-municipality contributions, classified as managed-services public administration rather than a commercial revenue stream, and no financial figures are publicly disclosed. The organization has approximately 20 staff led by Director-Secretary Karin Sleeking and Deputy Secretary Harro Postema, with program staff allocated across thematic portfolios (Economie/Onderwijs/Arbeidsmarkt, Ruimte en Wonen, Verkeer en Vervoer, Duurzaamheid, Cultuur) plus communications advisors and a strategy lead. The entity is governed by an Algemeen Bestuur (General Board) composed of municipal representatives and operates independently as a public body with its own legal personality.

Name

Regio Midden-Holland

Legal name

Regio Midden-Holland

Website

https://regiomiddenholland.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public regional cooperation body (Gemeenschappelijke Regeling) coordinating five South Holland municipalities — Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Gouda, Krimpenerwaard, Waddinxveen, and Zuidplas — on economic development, housing, mobility, sustainability, and culture. Funded by member-municipality contributions with ~20 staff based in Gouda.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Government Administration

NAICS

Other General Government Support (92119), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Regional government cooperation
• Municipal coordination services
• Intergovernmental collaboration
• Public sector administration
• Regional development planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Gouda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Contributions: Regio Midden-Holland is funded through contributions from its five member municipalities: Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Gouda, Krimpenerwaard, Waddinxveen, and Zuidplas. The organization coordinates regional cooperation on economic development, spatial planning, mobility, sustainability, and culture.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Regio Midden-Holland is a public regional cooperation body (Gemeenschappelijke Regeling) that coordinates inter-municipal collaboration among five Dutch municipalities (Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Gouda, Krimpenerwaard, Waddinxveen, and Zuidplas) on regional economic development, spatial planning and housing, mobility and transport, sustainability, and culture. It is funded through contributions from its member municipalities and operated through a small secretariat of program staff in Gouda, with no commercial products or services sold to customers.

Product overview

Regio Midden-Holland is a regional government cooperative organization (regionale samenwerking) that does not offer commercial technology products or services. The organization facilitates collaboration between five municipalities: Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Gouda, Krimpenerwaard, Waddinxveen, and Zuidplas. The organization manages regional ambitions in areas including economic development, spatial planning and housing, mobility and transport, sustainability, and culture through its website platform which provides information about meetings, news, and regional cooperation activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regio Midden-Holland Website Platform The official website of Regio Midden-Holland, providing public information about inter-municipal collaboration, meeting agendas and minutes, news, and regional development ambitions for the five member municipalities and their citizens.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bodegraven-Reeuwijk (Municipality)coreOthersOne of five member municipalities of Regio Midden-Holland. The municipality participates in regional cooperation on economic development, spatial planning, mobility, and sustainability initiatives.
• Gouda (Municipality)coreOthersOne of five member municipalities of Regio Midden-Holland. Hosts the regional headquarters at Midden-Hollandhuis. Major focus area for housing development and economic vitality initiatives including Campus Gouda.
• Krimpenerwaard (Municipality)coreOthersOne of five member municipalities of Regio Midden-Holland. Part of initiatives for regional accessibility improvement including Algeracorridor connection to Rotterdam.
• Waddinxveen (Municipality)coreOthersOne of five member municipalities of Regio Midden-Holland. Site of Triangel housing development and part of Zuidplaspolder development area.
• Zuidplas (Municipality)coreOthersOne of five member municipalities of Regio Midden-Holland. Location of the 'Vijfde dorp' (Fifth Village) housing development in Zuidplaspolder, planned around new train station Gouda-Zuidplas.
• Kenniscentrum Bodemdaling en Funderingen (KBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Knowledge Center for Subsidence and Foundations is established in Gouda and bundles (inter)national knowledge and expertise on land subsidence. This is a key partner for addressing the region's subsidence challenges in construction and climate adaptation.
• Campus GoudacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub for healthcare technology in Midden-Holland. Through Campus Gouda and an active regional network of healthcare parties, innovation trajectories, test facilities, and startups are established. Features the Experience Lab for teaching and experiencing healthcare technology.
• Haagse Hogeschool (The Hague University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution working in Midden-Holland on educational modules that enable upgrading from mbo to hbo level. Developed an education module with and for students in cooperation with an employers' organization in healthcare and the university.
• Leerwerkbedrijf KrimpenerwaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork-based learning company in Krimpenerwaard that collaborates in the Strong Technical Education regional approach, together with metal training programs and the Bouwacademie Gouwe en Rijnstreek.
• Bouwacademie Gouwe en RijnstreekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction academy in the Gouwe and Rijnstreek area that participates in regional technical education initiatives, supporting the development of technical personnel for energy, climate, transport, and logistics transitions.
• Provincie Zuid-Holland (Province of South Holland)minorOthersProvincial government with which Regio Midden-Holland coordinates on regional development programs such as Beter Bestuur (Better Governance) initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regio Twente: Regional cooperation of Twente municipalities working on economic development, spatial planning, and sustainability. Directly comparable Dutch regional cooperation body with similar governance and mandate.
• Regio Foodvalley: Dutch regional cooperation between municipalities in the Foodvalley area focused on economic development, agriculture, and education. Directly comparable as a Dutch gemeentelijke samenwerking governing regional ambitions.
• Holland Rijnland: Cooperation of municipalities in the Holland Rijnland region working on housing, mobility, and economic development. Comparable as a South Holland-adjacent regional samenwerkingsverband with overlapping member municipalities and themes.
• Regio Rivierenland: Regional cooperation of municipalities in the Rivierenland area covering spatial planning, mobility, and economic vitality. Most direct structural peer as another Dutch inter-municipal cooperation body with similar mandate.

Others

• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten): Dutch association of municipalities that supports and represents the interests of all Dutch municipalities, including the five members of Regio Midden-Holland. Thematically related as the umbrella body for member municipalities.
• Provincie Zuid-Holland: Provincial government authority that coordinates with Regio Midden-Holland on programs like 'Beter Bestuur'. Adjacent governance actor that provides funding and policy direction to the entity's regional programs.

Broad incumbents

• Metropoolregio Eindhoven: Larger-scale metropolitan cooperation in the Brainport region, with comparable functions on economic development, innovation, and mobility but at a significantly larger scope and budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regio-midden-holland

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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