Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès

What Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès does

The Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès is the municipal government of Sant Quirze del Vallès, a municipality in the Vallès Occidental comarca of Catalonia, Spain, classified in the 20,001–50,000 inhabitant administrative bracket. The entity delivers the full scope of local public services to residents, including administrative procedures, social welfare, education coordination, employment services, culture and festivals, sports facilities, urban planning and licensing, local policing (Policia Local), waste collection, mobility, public health, and senior and youth programs, organized through approximately 91 municipal staff positions.

Its service delivery is built on a multi-channel digital administration infrastructure anchored by the Seu Electrònica (Electronic Headquarters) and powered by the Consorci AOC platform stack (eTRAM, eNOTUM, VÀLID, eSET, Via Oberta) integrated with Spanish and Catalan digital identity (idCAT, Cl@ve, DNIe, FNMT). Citizen-facing channels include the Carpeta Ciutadana digital folder, Videoatenció for remote video procedures, the Oficina d'Atenció Ciutadana (OAC) with prior appointment, the Oficina Virtual Tributària for tax management, and an unusually broad communication footprint spanning Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, WhatsApp, Telegram, municipal radio (Ràdio Sant Quirze del Vallès), a print magazine (Revista Informem), and a weekly digital newsletter. The municipality operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: COMU (municipal communications) and SQV Aigua (water services).

The business model is that of a local public administration, not a commercial enterprise: it is funded through local taxes (IBI, IAE, IVTM, plusvalia, and service fees), transfers from the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Spanish central government, subsidies from the Diputació de Barcelona, and EU NextGenerationEU funding, rather than through product revenue. Citizen services are generally free at the point of use, with fees applied to specific facilities (swimming pools, sports, cultural activities). External partnerships with SOC, Diputació de Barcelona, Consell Comarcal del Vallès Occidental, UPC, Fundació Eurecat, and neighboring municipalities (Sabadell, Terrassa, Rubí, Sant Cugat, Barberà del Vallès) extend the service footprint, while the 2023 Consorci AOC Open Administration recognition (2nd place, 20,001–50,000 bracket) and the Infoparticipa transparency seal benchmark the entity as above-median among Catalan municipalities of its size for digital governance.

Name

Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès

Legal name

Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès

Website

https://santquirzevalles.cat

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès is the municipal government of Sant Quirze del Vallès in Catalonia, Spain, serving approximately 20,001–50,000 residents through digital and in-person public services including administration, social welfare, employment, education, urban planning, policing, and culture, funded by local taxes and intergovernmental transfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Property & Asset Management (Federal Buildings, Fleet, Land) (BPAIAAAJ), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal public administration
• Local government services
• Citizen administrative services
• Urban planning services
• Local tax collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Quirze del Vallès

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taxes i impostos locals: Local taxes and fees including property tax (IBI), business tax (IAE), vehicle tax (IVTM), plusvalia tax, and various municipal fees for services.
2. Transferències governamentals: Transfers from higher-level governments including the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Spanish central government, as well as funding from the Diputació de Barcelona.
3. Preus pública i taxes: Fees for municipal services such as swimming pools, cultural activities, sports facilities, and other public services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès is the municipal government providing comprehensive public administration services to approximately 20,001-50,000 residents. Core offerings include administrative procedures, social welfare, education coordination, employment services (Servei a l'Ocupació with Xaloc network), urban planning, public safety (Policia Local), cultural and sports facilities, environmental management, waste collection, and tax collection. The municipality operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: COMU (municipal communications) and SQV Aigua (water services).

Product overview

Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès operates as a unified municipal government platform offering citizen services through multiple digital channels. The core digital infrastructure consists of the Seu Electrònica (Electronic Headquarters) providing access to all administrative procedures, complemented by the Carpeta Ciutadana (Citizen Folder) for personalized document management, and the Oficina Virtual Tributària (Virtual Tax Office) for fiscal services. Key citizen-facing products include Videoatenció for video-assisted procedures, the Servei a l'Ocupació (Employment Service) managing job bank and training through Xarxa Xaloc, and multiple information portals (Portal de Transparència, Portal de Dades Obertes). The municipality also operates two subsidiary companies: COMU for municipal communications and SQV Aigua for water services. Citizen engagement is supported through social media channels, the Revista Informem municipal magazine, Ràdio Sant Quirze radio station, and the Digital Newsletter subscription service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Videoatenció (Video Attention Service)
• El meu espai / Carpeta Ciutadana (My Space / Citizen Folder)
• Seu Electrònica (Electronic Headquarters)
• Oficina Virtual Tributària (Virtual Tax Office)
• Portal de Transparència (Transparency Portal)
• Portal de Dades Obertes (Open Data Portal)
• Servei a l'Ocupació (Employment Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 2nd in Open Administration Recognition 2023 (category 20,001-50,000 inhabitants)

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consorci AOC (Administració Oberta de Catalunya)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership providing digital administration infrastructure including eNOTUM, eTRAM, idCAT, VÀLID, eSET, and Via Oberta services. The Consorci AOC provides the electronic administration platform (Seu-e.cat) and recognition for open government practices.
• Xarxa XaloccoreTechnology or IntegrationEmployment network operated by the Diputació de Barcelona. The municipality manages job offers through this platform and can serve residents from other municipalities with Xaloc agreements.
• SOC (Servei d'Ocupació de Catalunya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan Employment Service providing employment programs, training, and professional accreditation (ACTIC, FPCat). The municipality participates in SOC programs including Joves en pràctiques and Treball i Formació.
• Diputació de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government providing funding and support for local employment initiatives including Plans Locals d'Ocupació, Treball, Talent i Tecnologia project, and Connectem with STEAM vocations programs. Co-finances various municipal projects through the Xarxa de Governs Locals.
• Consell Comarcal del Vallès OccidentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty council providing employment programs including Treball i Formació, 30 Plus program, and Projectes Singulars for youth employment. Partners in digital transformation and local development initiatives.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government providing regulatory framework, funding for services, and partnership in programs including ACTIC accreditation centers and FPCat professional competency certification.
• Ajuntament de SabadellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring municipality with job offers accessible through Xaloc network. Also shares labor market resources and employment services.
• Ajuntament de TerrassaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring municipality with job offers accessible through Xaloc network. Cooperates in regional employment initiatives.
• Ajuntament de RubíminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring municipality with job offers accessible through Xaloc network for employment services.
• Ajuntament de Sant Cugat del VallèsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring municipality with job offers accessible through Xaloc network for employment services.
• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university partnership for the Connectem project, providing the 'Aula Infinita' laboratory for virtual and augmented reality workshops to promote technological careers.
• Ajuntament de Barberà del VallèsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner municipality in Projectes Singulars consortium for youth employment programs, along with Montcada i Reixac, Ripollet, and Badia del Vallès.
• Fundació EurecatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology center partner in Projectes Singulars consortium providing training in digital skills and technology for youth employment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diputació de Barcelona: Provincial government that co-finances Sant Quirze's employment plans, Connectem program, and Xarxa de Governs Locals. Comparable as a larger public-sector entity operating overlapping citizen services, training programs, and digital platforms across the province.

Regional players

• Ajuntament de Sabadell: Neighbouring Catalan municipality and Xarxa Xaloc employment-network partner with shared labour-market resources. Directly comparable as a mid-to-large municipal government operating Seu Electrònica, employment services, and social/community programmes within the Vallès Occidental area.
• Ajuntament de Cerdanyola del Vallès: Adjacent Vallès municipality with similar governance, urban planning, and citizen-service functions. Directly comparable municipal-government profile within the Vallès Occidental comarca.
• Ajuntament de Rubí: Vallès Occidental municipality with shared Xarxa Xaloc employment services. Comparable as a Catalan municipal government delivering citizen services, social welfare, and local economic development in the same regional ecosystem.
• Ajuntament de Sant Cugat del Vallès: Neighbouring Vallès municipality cooperating in the Xaloc employment network. Comparable municipal-government profile focused on digital services, transparency, and citizen participation in the same metropolitan corridor.
• Ajuntament de Terrassa: Larger Vallès Occidental municipality partnering through Xarxa Xaloc and regional employment initiatives. Comparable on municipal governance structure, digital administration, and citizen-service delivery model.

Direct peers

• Ajuntament de Manlleu: Tied at 2nd place with Sant Quirze in the 2023 Consorci AOC open-administration ranking for 20k-50k municipalities. Comparable Catalan municipal government with similar digital-administration and transparency posture.
• Ajuntament de Gavà: Tied with Sant Quirze del Vallès at 2nd place in the 2023 Consorci AOC open-administration ranking in the 20k-50k inhabitant category. Closest comparable in size, digital-maturity profile, and transparency recognition.
• Ajuntament de Barberà del Vallès: Partner municipality in the Projectes Singulars consortium for youth employment (alongside Montcada i Reixac, Ripollet, and Badia del Vallès). Most direct peer in size and function within Sant Quirze's cooperation network.
• Ajuntament de Vic: Tied at 2nd place with Sant Quirze in the 2023 Consorci AOC open-administration ranking. Comparable mid-sized Catalan municipal government with comparable digital-service and citizen-engagement maturity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ajsantquirze
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ajsantquirze
• Facebookfacebook.com/santquirzevalles
• Instagraminstagram.com/ajsantquirze
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ajuntament-de-sant-quirze-del-vall%C3%A8s

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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