What Ulstein kommune does

Ulstein kommune is a Norwegian municipal government entity headquartered in Ulsteinvik, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, operating since 1837 with approximately 162 employees. It delivers the full statutory portfolio of Norwegian local-government services to the municipality's residents and local businesses, organized across eight service categories: kindergarten and school (Barnehage og skule), health and care (Helse og omsorg), culture, sports and leisure (Kultur, idrett og fritid), building, property and planning (Bygg, eigedom og plan), business and tax (Næring og skatt), housing and social services (Bustad og sosiale tenester), and roads, water and environment (Veg, vatn og miljø). Operational facilities include the Rådhuset town hall, the Innbyggartorg citizen service desk at Ulstein Arena, the Alvehaugen bu- og rehabiliteringssenter care and rehabilitation center, the Ulstein helsestasjon vaccination clinic, and a 24/7 emergency phone network covering technical services, fire, home nursing, and municipal buildings.

The municipality's technology layer is built on third-party shared services rather than proprietary systems. The public web platform is supplied and operated by Acos AS, with resident data stored in Acos's cloud center; core IT infrastructure and system management are delivered by the inter-municipal cooperative SSIKT (Søre Sunnmøre IKT), which acts as data processor for external network services. The citizen-facing stack includes the Min Kommune self-service portal, the eDialog secure messaging channel for sensitive communications, Varsling 24 for SMS/email/telephone mass notification, and an education integration layer spanning Vigilo (parent-student), Creaza, Aski Raski, Elevkanalen, Campus Inkrement, Salaby, Kikora, Lexplore, and DragonBox Skole. Back-office systems include WebCruiter for recruitment and Lifecare for workforce scheduling, while Helseboka handles vaccination appointment booking. The municipality is GDPR-compliant and observes Norwegian sector-specific laws (Offentleglova, Forvaltningslova, Arkivlova, Opplæringslova, Helseregisterlova).

Ulstein kommune is publicly funded through Norwegian municipal budget mechanisms — taxes and intergovernmental transfers — rather than commercial revenue; only ancillary user fees are disclosed, such as a 250 kr vaccination administration fee and per-dose vaccine pricing ranging from 110 kr (Covid-19) to 2,260 kr (Shingrix). Travel vaccination consultations are priced at 500 kr individually and 1,000-1,500 kr for family groups. The municipality is currently exploring a potential merger with Sande and Herøy municipalities via citizen referendum, alongside capacity expansion in early-childhood education through the Sundgotmarka barnehage new-build and the Skeide barnehage conversion of the former Ulstein skule building.

Name

Ulstein kommune

Legal name

Ulstein kommune

Website

https://ulstein.kommune.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ulstein kommune is a Norwegian municipal government entity in Ulsteinvik, Norway, delivering statutory public services — education, healthcare, social services, infrastructure, and emergency response — to local residents and businesses through physical service centers and digital platforms including Min Kommune and eDialog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), National/State/Local Immunization Program Offices (HLAJAHAA), Caregiver Registry & Referral Services (HSABAMAA), Government Public Health Grantmaking & Program Offices (HLAJALAA)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Primary education
• Elder care services
• Vaccination programs
• Public administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulsteinvik

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ulstein kommune is the local government of Ulstein municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, delivering statutory public services including kindergarten and primary/secondary education, health and elderly care (Alvehaugen care and rehabilitation center, home nursing, vaccinations), culture/sports/leisure facilities (Ulstein Arena), building and planning permits, business and tax administration, housing and social services, and technical infrastructure (roads, water, environment). Services are delivered through a network of physical service points and digital channels including the Min Kommune portal, eDialog secure messaging, and the Varsling 24 emergency notification system.

Product overview

Ulstein kommune is a Norwegian municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services through both physical locations and digital platforms. The digital offering centers on Min Kommune (citizen portal) and eDialog (secure messaging), supplemented by Varsling 24 for emergency notifications. Core service categories span kindergartens and schools (Barnehage og skule), health and elderly care (Helse og omsorg including Alvehaugen care center and home healthcare services), vaccination services (Vaksinasjon), culture and sports (Kultur, idrett og fritid), building and planning, business and tax services, housing and social services, and infrastructure (roads, water, environment). The municipality operates Ulstein Arena as a multi-purpose facility housing citizen services and library. Educational services utilize digital platforms including Vigilo for parent-student communication. All digital services comply with GDPR and Norwegian public records legislation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vaksinasjon i Ulstein kommune Vaccination services for both children and adults covering the national vaccination program, travel vaccinations, influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal, shingles, RS-virus, and other vaccines. Delivered at Ulstein helsestasjon with appointments booked via Helseboka.
• Alvehaugen bu- og rehabiliteringssenter Care and rehabilitation center providing long-term care, short-term stays, assisted living apartments, and day care services for elderly and rehabilitation residents at Sjukeheimsvegen 18, Ulsteinvik. Operated by named municipal staff across departments A through I with dedicated on-call (night nurse) coverage.
• Heimetenester (home healthcare services) Home-based healthcare including home nursing and mental health/substance abuse support, delivered in residents' homes across the municipality with an on-call vakt phone line. Covering services include practical assistance, observation, treatment, and psychological/social support.
• Ulstein Arena Multi-purpose municipal sports and event venue at Vikemyra 2, Ulsteinvik, hosting the Innbyggartorg citizen service desk, the municipal library, sports activities (e.g., IL Hødd events), and large public gatherings. Used for Norway match screenings and similar civic events.
• Barnehage og skule (Kindergarten and school services) Municipal kindergarten and primary/secondary education services, including dedicated projects such as the new Sundgotmarka barnehage (groundwork tendered July 2026) and the conversion of former Ulstein skule into Skeide barnehage. Supported by digital platforms Vigilo, Creaza, Salaby, Kikora, Lexplore, Campus Inkrement, Aski Raski, Elevkanalen, and DragonBox Skole.
• Helse og omsorg (Health and care services) Statutory municipal health and care service portfolio including general practitioner services (Ulstein legesenter 70 01 89 89), emergency primary care (Legevakt 116 117), home nursing, mental health and substance abuse support, care and rehabilitation at Alvehaugen, vaccination, and related clinical support functions.
• Kultur, idrett og fritid (Culture, sports and leisure) Cultural, sports, and recreational services including municipal sports facilities, the Ulstein Arena venue, library services co-located with the citizen service desk, and support for local clubs (e.g., IL Hødd, KRIK Ulsteinvik).
• Bygg, eigedom og plan (Building, property and planning) Building permits, property administration, and municipal land-use planning services, supported by the Arealplaner.no municipal planning portal and the Innsyn+ transparency portal. Used by residents and businesses undertaking construction and development within Ulstein municipality.
• Næring og skatt (Business and tax) Municipal business licensing, tax administration, and economic development support services for companies operating within Ulstein municipality. Includes business registration support and statutory municipal tax matters.
• Bustad og sosiale tenester (Housing and social services) Housing assistance and statutory social services for residents, including support for those in need of housing or social welfare interventions. Channels include the Fiks Bekymringsmelding concern reporting system and the Innbyggartorg service desk.
• Veg, vatn og miljø (Roads, water and environment) Technical municipal infrastructure services covering road maintenance, water supply and sewage (vann og avløp), and environmental management within Ulstein municipality. Includes a 24/7 on-call technical service (47 60 10 00) for water, sewage and road emergencies outside normal working hours, and the Brannvakt i Ulstein (fire on-call) at 91 11 42 42.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SSIKT (Søre Sunnmøre IKT)coreTechnology or IntegrationSSIKT provides IT infrastructure and manages most IT systems for Ulstein municipality. They operate as the databehandler (data processor) for external network services.
• Acos AScoreTechnology or IntegrationAcos AS is the supplier and operator of the municipal website platform. Data collected through the website is stored in Acos AS's cloud center.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ørsta kommune: Søre Sunnmøre neighbor with a similar population and service scope, including maritime industry exposure and shared regional infrastructure.
• Volda kommune: Neighboring Søre Sunnmøre municipality in the same county, providing the same mandatory municipal services including elder care, schools, and vaccination programs to a comparable population.
• Herøy kommune: Neighboring municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Møre og Romsdal county, and one of the two named partners in Ulstein's currently open municipal merger referendum. Provides the same municipal service portfolio (health, education, social services, infrastructure) to a similarly small population.
• Hareid kommune: Adjacent Søre Sunnmøre municipality sharing the SSIKT (Søre Sunnmøre IKT) IT infrastructure provider with Ulstein. Delivers the same vertical of public services to a similarly small population.
• Sykkylven kommune: Adjacent Møre og Romsdal municipality with overlapping service mandate and industrial base (furniture/manufacturing), delivering comparable municipal services to a small population.
• Stranda kommune: Søre Sunnmøre municipality offering the same statutory services and sharing maritime/tourism economic characteristics with Ulstein.
• Sande kommune: Neighboring Møre og Romsdal municipality and the second named partner in Ulstein's potential merger. Operates the same statutory municipal service categories and is of comparable population size to Ulstein.

Broad incumbents

• Ålesund kommune: Larger regional center municipality in Møre og Romsdal providing the same municipal services at greater scale; serves as a natural benchmark for Ulstein's service delivery and as a potential merger/consolidation counterparty in the longer term.

Regional players

• Sula kommune: Møre og Romsdal municipality near Ålesund offering the same municipal services to a comparable population; relevant geographic peer within the same county.
• Giske kommune: Island municipality in Møre og Romsdal providing the same municipal services as Ulstein; serves a different geographic sub-region within the same county but is comparable in scale and function.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UlsteinKommune
• Instagraminstagram.com/UlsteinKommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ulstein-kommune

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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