Olaines novada pašvaldība

What Olaines novada pašvaldība does

Olaines novada pašvaldība is the local government (pašvaldība) of Olaine municipality, a town in the Zemgale region of Latvia approximately 25 km from Riga, re-established in 1990 following Latvia's independence. The municipality operates as a multi-functional public administration governed by a 15-member council (dome) chaired by Andris Bergs, with Āirts Batrags serving as Executive Director. It delivers the full portfolio of delegated and autonomous municipal services — education across five preschools, two secondary schools, and a music and arts school; social welfare through the Olaines sociālais dienests agency and specialized centers including residential care, day care and rehabilitation ('Kastanis'), and the children and youth support center OLAKS; cultural services via the Olaines Kultūras centrs, History and Art Museum, and three-branch library system; sports through Olaines Sporta centrs; public safety through the municipal police; and administrative services via the unified VPVKAC one-stop service center co-locating multiple national agencies (VID, VSAA, VZD, NVA, UR, PMLP, LAD).

The municipality's underlying technology platform centers on the DigiSoc system — a centralized social services ICT platform developed 2024–2026 under an 8,300,640 EUR EU Recovery and Resilience Mechanism grant led by the Latvian Ministry of Welfare, now operational across six Latvian municipalities. Supporting digital infrastructure includes the www.olaine.lv portal, integration with national e-adrese (latvija.gov.lv), e-pakalpojumi.lv, and the BARIS child protection system, plus Coursera online learning access via NVA. The entity does not operate a commercial revenue model; its finances are funded by property tax (Nekustamā īpašuma nodoklis), state budget allocations for delegated functions, and EU structural and recovery funds, supplemented by modest service fees (home care at 6.55 EUR/hour, social care residence at 25 EUR/night, preschool swimming at 1.40 EUR per session).

Wholly-owned operating entities include AS 'Olaines ūdens un siltums' (water and heating utility), the Olaines novada uzņēmējdarbības atbalsta centrs business support foundation, multiple preschools and schools, cultural and sports institutions, the municipal police, and a 53.95% stake in SIA 'Zemgales 29' (property management). The go-to-market is direct-to-citizen across in-person, online, and phone channels, targeting all residents of the territory as the primary segment, with secondary focus on local SMEs (via the business support center and coworking spaces), youth, and Ukrainian refugees. Cumulative EU grant funding identified across more than two dozen projects exceeds 30 million EUR since 2017, with a multi-year pipeline through 2027 covering education, social services, energy efficiency, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

Name

Olaines novada pašvaldība

Legal name

Olaines novada pašvaldība

Website

https://olaine.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Olaines novada pašvaldība is the local government of Olaine municipality in Latvia's Zemgale region, delivering public services — education, social welfare, culture, sports, and administration — to its residents through multiple agencies and the DigiSoc digital social services platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Other General Government Support (92119)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Local public administration
• Social welfare services
• Public education services
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Olaine

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 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: Property tax (Nekustamā īpašuma nodoklis) collected from residents and businesses within the municipality
2. Service Fees: Fees for various municipal services including social care, preschool education, cultural programs, sports facilities
3. State Budget Allocations: Government funding for delegated functions including social services, education, healthcare support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Olaines novada pašvaldība is the municipal government (pašvaldība) of Olaine municipality in Latvia, delivering public administration services to residents and local businesses. Core offerings include education (five preschools, two secondary schools, music and art school), social services (home care, residential social care, day care/rehabilitation, youth support), cultural programs (culture center, museum, libraries), sports facilities, municipal police, business support services including coworking spaces, infrastructure development, and one-stop client service through the VPVKAC center co-locating national agencies.

Product overview

Olaines novada pašvaldība offers a comprehensive portfolio of public administration services organized as a unified municipality platform supplemented by specialized service agencies and digital infrastructure. The core offering is the municipal website portal (www.olaine.lv) combined with the VPVKAC one-stop service center that integrates multiple national and municipal services. The DigiSoc digital platform (developed 2024-2026 under EU funding) is the flagship IT system providing centralized ICT functionality for social services across municipalities. The municipal agency 'Olaines sociālais dienests' delivers social care through multiple sub-brands: the residential Social Care Center, day care and rehabilitation center 'Kastanis', the OLAKS children and youth support center, and home-based care services. Cultural services include Olaines Kultūras centrs, Olaines Vēstures un mākslas muzejs, and a network of three municipal libraries. Education is served through two secondary schools, five preschools, and a music and arts school. The municipality also operates sports facilities, a business support center with co-working spaces, and participates in EU-funded infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Olaines novada Valsts un pašvaldības vienotais klientu apkalpošanas centrs (VPVKAC): Unified state and municipal customer service center providing access to multiple government services including VID, VSAA, VZD, Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde, and others in a single location
• Olaines sociālais dienests
• Olaines novada uzņēmējdarbības atbalsta centrs (ONUAC)
• Kopiena lasa
• DigiSoc

Products and services

• Olaines novada pašvaldības tīmekļvietne (www.olaine.lv) The official municipal website serving as the primary digital portal for Olaine municipality, providing access to all municipal services, news, events, public information, and e-services for residents and businesses.
• DigiSoc Platform (Sociālās sfēras platforma) A centralized digital platform for welfare sector and municipal social services, providing ICT functionality for social service workers, a unified catalog of social services across all municipalities, digitally improved processes, and shared services. Developed under the EU Recovery and Resilience Mechanism plan.
• VPVKAC (Valsts un pašvaldības vienotais klientu apkalpošanas centrs) A unified state and municipal client service center co-locating services from multiple government agencies (VID, VSAA, VZD, NVA, UR, PMLP, LAD, VDI, VDEĀVK, SIVA) in one location, providing administrative, permit, social, and informational services to residents and businesses.
• Olaines sociālais dienests (Olaine Social Service) Municipal agency providing social assistance, social care services, family support, and benefits administration. Services include home-based care (6.55 EUR/hour), residential social care center (25.00 EUR/day), day care and rehabilitation center 'Kastanis', support for persons with disabilities, and family support programs.
• Bērnu un jauniešu sociālā atbalsta centrs OLAKS Children and youth social support center providing social support services for children and youth aged 1-18, including activities, camps, consultations, psychological support, and family support programs.
• Dienas aprūpes un sociālās rehabilitācijas pakalpojumu centrs 'Kastanis' Day care and social rehabilitation center providing services for children with functional disorders (via physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, Montessori specialist) and for adults with intellectual developmental disorders.
• Olaines novada bibliotēkas sistēma Municipal library network including Olaines Bibliotēka, Jaunolaines Bibliotēka, and Gaismu Bibliotēka in Stūnīši, providing reading, information, and community services. Supports the 'Kopiena lasa' reading promotion movement.
• Olaines novada uzņēmējdarbības atbalsta centrs (ONUAC) Municipal business support center providing advisory services, co-working spaces, and support for entrepreneurs and businesses in Olaine municipality.
• Olaines novada kopstrādes telpas Co-working spaces operated by the municipality at Veselības iela 7, offering shared work environments for entrepreneurs and residents.
• Preschool Education Services Preschool education services at five municipal preschools (Ābelīte, Magonīte, Dzērvenīte, Zīle, Ċiekuriņš), plus swimming lessons for children ages 4-6 at 1.40 EUR per session (7-10 sessions per month).
• General Secondary Education General secondary education provided by Olaines 1. vidusskola and Olaines 2. vidusskola for school-age children in Olaine municipality.
• Olaines Mūzikas un mākslas skola Music and art education institution providing formal arts education programs to children and youth in the municipality.
• Olaines Kultūras centrs Culture center organizing cultural events, festivals (including Mežezera Sajūtu festivāls), and community programs at Zeiferta iela 11, Olaine.
• Olaines Vēstures un mākslas muzejs History and Art Museum at Jelgavas iela 9, Olaine, providing museum exhibitions and cultural heritage services.
• Olaines Sporta centrs Sports center at Stadiona iela 2, Olaine, operating sports facilities and programs including the Olaine swimming pool building.
• Property Tax Administration Municipal property tax (Nekustamā īpašuma nodoklis) collection from residents and businesses within the municipality, payable annually via epakalpojumi.lv portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 NVA clients registered on Coursera platform for free online learning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Labklājības ministrija (Ministry of Welfare)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2024Implementation partner for the DigiSoc platform project - a centralized social services information system. Total funding: 8,300,640 EUR with EU Recovery and Resilience Mechanism financing of 7,033,587 EUR plus 1,267,053 EUR state budget co-financing for VAT.
• Alūksnes novada pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Ādažu novada pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Cēsu novada pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldības iestāde "Jelgavas digitālais centrs"coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Jēkabpils novada pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Liepājas valstspilsētas pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Mārupes novada pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Rīgas valstspilsētas pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Ropažu novada pašvaldībacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Tukuma novada pašvaldības iestāde "Tukuma novada sociālais dienests"coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development and implementation
• Bērnu aizsardzības centrs (Child Protection Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in DigiSoc platform development, providing child protection information system functionality
• Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra (NVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Coursera online learning platform access for citizens - NVA clients can access free online courses in IT, business, languages, and professional development

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldība (Jelgava City Municipality): Zemgale region municipality (same region as Olaine). Direct peer as a Latvian municipal government and DigiSoc platform cooperation partner via Jelgavas digitālais centrs.
• Liepājas valstspilsētas pašvaldība (Liepāja City Municipality): Latvian state city municipality. Direct peer as a municipal government providing similar administrative services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner.
• Ropažu novada pašvaldība (Ropaži Municipality): Latvian municipality near Riga. Direct peer providing municipal services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner.
• Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība (Jēkabpils Municipality): Latvian regional municipality. Direct peer providing municipal services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner.
• Alūksnes novada pašvaldība (Alūksne Municipality): Latvian regional municipality. Direct peer providing municipal services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner.
• Mārupes novada pašvaldība (Mārupe Municipality): Geographically adjacent Latvian municipality near Riga. Direct peer providing municipal services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner with similar suburban demographic profile.
• Rīgas valstspilsētas pašvaldība (Riga City Municipality): Capital city municipality of Latvia. Direct peer as a Latvian local government providing municipal services and a cooperation partner in the DigiSoc platform development led by the Ministry of Welfare.
• Ādažu novada pašvaldība (Ādaži Municipality): Latvian municipality near Riga. Direct peer providing municipal services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner with similar small-municipality scale.
• Cēsu novada pašvaldība (Cēsis Municipality): Latvian regional municipality. Direct peer providing municipal services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner.
• Tukuma novada pašvaldība (Tukums Municipality): Latvian municipality. Direct peer providing municipal services and a DigiSoc platform cooperation partner via its social services agency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/olainesnovadauznemejdarbibasatbalstacentrs
• Instagraminstagram.com/kopstrade_olaine

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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