What Hedensted Kommune does

Hedensted Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity headquartered at Niels Espes Vej 8 in Hedensted, Denmark (CVR 29 18 95 87), established January 1, 2007 via the Kommunalreformen municipal reform. It administers statutory public services for residents and businesses within its jurisdiction in the Central Denmark Region. The municipality employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff across four core service areas: Beskæftigelse (Employment), Læring (Learning), Social Omsorg (Social Care), and Vækst, Teknik & Fællesskab (Growth, Technical & Community). Services span childcare, primary/secondary education, elderly and dementia care, social welfare, employment support, urban planning, waste management, business development, and citizen administration, with dedicated facilities at the main Hedensted Rådhus and subsidiary offices in Juelsminde and Tørring alongside a day facility (Fønix) in Hornsyld.

Its service platform is built on shared Danish public-sector infrastructure rather than proprietary technology: MitID/NemLog-in provides citizen authentication into self-service portals, Digital Post (via borger.dk) handles secure encrypted correspondence, and GIS systems support planning and utility mapping. Distribution runs through a hybrid model of in-person Borgerservice appointments, a municipal website (hedensted.dk) for self-service forms and citizen proposals (borgerforslag), telephone support, and physical post drop-off points. Specialized channels include JobHedensted (employment) and Virksomhedsservice (business services). Compliance work is partially outsourced to law firm Norbom Vinding for whistleblower intake.

The economic model is tax-funded rather than commercial. Revenue derives from municipal income tax (kommunal indkomstskat), property tax (ejendomsskat), Danish state block grants, and selected service fees (childcare, home care), with payment terms of 30 days for suppliers. Procurement is partly pooled through the Fællesindkøb Midt (FIK-M) joint purchasing consortium. Notable strategic postures include 11 consecutive years of DI business-friendliness recognition, an 830-hectare afforestation target by 2030, a 70% CO2 reduction goal by 2030 (climate neutral by 2050), and active urban-transformation and coastal-tourism development anchored by the 47.9M DKK Juelsminde harbor and beach park project.

Name

Hedensted Kommune

Legal name

Hedensted Kommune

Website

https://hedensted.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hedensted Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity administering statutory public services — education, childcare, elderly care, social welfare, employment, urban planning, and citizen administration — for residents and businesses within its Central Denmark Region jurisdiction, funded primarily through municipal taxation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Public administration
• Social care services
• Urban planning
• Employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hedensted

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxation: Hedensted Kommune is primarily funded through municipal income taxes (kommunal indkomstskat) paid by residents, property taxes (ejendomsskat), and block grants from the Danish state. The municipality's CVR number is 29 18 95 87. Revenue is allocated across four core service areas: Beskæftigelse (Employment), Læring (Learning), Social Omsorg (Social Care), and Vækst, Teknik & Fællesskab (Growth, Technical & Community).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hedensted Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity that administers local public services for residents and businesses within the Hedensted municipality, including childcare, primary and secondary education, elderly and dementia care, social welfare, employment services, urban and land-use planning, waste management, environmental permitting, and citizen service. Service delivery is organized across four core areas (Beskæftigelse, Læring, Social Omsorg, and Vækst, Teknik & Fællesskab) and accessed through physical offices, telephone, the municipal website, and the joint public Digital Post system.

Product overview

Hedensted Kommune operates as a Danish municipal government providing public services to citizens through both physical offices and digital channels. The municipality offers a unified service portfolio centered around citizen self-service solutions and direct citizen service functions. Key offerings include Borgerservice (citizen service center handling identity documents and digital assistance), JobHedensted (employment and job placement services), Digital Post (secure messaging), Borgerforslag (citizen proposal voting platform), and a Whistleblower Scheme. These services are delivered through a centralized website portal supplemented by physical service points at Hedensted Rådhus, with mandatory authentication via NemLog-in/MitID for secure transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Borgerservice (Citizen Service Center) In-person and appointment-based citizen service center at Hedensted Rådhus providing passport issuance, driver's license services, MitID assistance, Digital Post support, and general municipal case guidance for residents.
• JobHedensted (Employment Services) Employment service center providing job counseling, recruitment support, upskilling, and Virksomhedsservice (business services) for local employers seeking staff.
• Digital Post (Secure Citizen Communication) Secure encrypted digital communication channel for citizens and businesses to send sensitive correspondence to the municipality, replacing traditional email for official matters.
• Borgerforslag (Citizen Proposals) Online platform allowing residents to submit proposals for municipal council consideration; proposals reaching 200 votes within six months are brought before the Kommunalbestyrelsen for debate.
• Selvbetjening (Self-Service Portal) Digital self-service portal accessible via hedensted.dk using MitID/NemLog-in authentication, enabling residents to submit applications, file forms, and manage municipal interactions online.
• Whistleblower Scheme (Whistleblowerordning) Statutory anonymous reporting channel for employees and contractors to submit reports on serious violations, screened by the law firm Norbom Vinding to determine scope under whistleblower legislation.
• Borgerrådgiver (Citizen Advisor) Independent complaint handler for citizens dissatisfied with municipal case processing, providing guidance on complaint procedures and serving as an advocate in dealings with the municipality.
• EAN Number Directory Public directory of municipal EAN numbers used by suppliers for electronic invoicing to various municipal departments and institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Citizen proposals (borgerforslag) that gather 200 votes within 6 months are brought before the Municipal Council for debate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Juelsminde DigelagcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Juelsminde Digelag (Levee Association) collaborates with Hedensted Kommune on the comprehensive flood risk management plan for Juelsminde, including high-water protection infrastructure. The partnership includes Realdania, Kystdirektoratet, Juelsminde Havn & Marina, and Juelsminde Visionsråd in a major coastal development project with a total budget of 47.9M DKK.
• Destination KystlandetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Destination Kystlandet is a regional tourism partnership involved in the sustainable development project for Juelsminde harbor and beach areas, working together with Hedensted Kommune, Juelsminde Erhvervsforening, Juelsminde Visionsråd, and Juelsminde Handelsstandsforening.
• Norbom VindingminorOthersHedensted Kommune works with the law firm Norbom Vinding, which screens all whistleblower reports to determine whether they fall within the scope of the whistleblower legislation. This is part of the municipality's statutory whistleblower scheme established December 2021.
• Fællesindkøb Midt (FIK-M)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHedensted Kommune participates in the joint purchasing cooperation Fællesindkøb Midt for procurement of certain types of goods and services, leveraging collective purchasing power for optimal resource utilization of taxpayer funds.
• Business Region AarhusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHedensted Kommune collaborates with Business Region Aarhus on areas including infrastructure, education, workforce upskilling, innovation, and sustainability to strengthen its position as a business-friendly municipality.
• RealdaniacoreOthersRealdania (a philanthropic foundation focused on the built environment and urban development) co-financed the comprehensive flood risk management plan and Juelsminde development project together with Hedensted Kommune, Kystdirektoratet, and local stakeholders.
• Danmarks ErhvervsfremmebestyrelsecoreOthersThe Danish Business Promotion Board (Danmarks Erhvervsfremmebestyrelse) provided a state subsidy of 10.8M DKK as part of the 47.9M DKK Juelsminde sustainable development project (Havnetorvet, beach park, crab arena). EU Regional Fund contributed an additional 19.2M DKK.
• EU RegionalfondcoreOthersEU Regional Fund contributed 19.2M DKK to the 47.9M DKK sustainable development project in Juelsminde, covering harbor square, crab arena, and beach park facilities.
• JKOlesen Ejendomme ApSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJKOlesen Ejendomme ApS purchased Østerbrogade 12-16 and Bytorvet 2 from Hedensted Kommune as part of the vision to transform the central Hedensted area with cafés, housing, and new urban life.
• KystdirektoratetcoreOthersKystdirektoratet (Danish Coastal Authority) collaborated with Hedensted Kommune, Realdania, Juelsminde Digelag, and Juelsminde Havn & Marina on the comprehensive high-water protection plan for Juelsminde.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vejle Kommune: Neighboring Danish municipality of similar East Jutland profile, providing comparable statutory services (education, social care, urban planning, employment) to a larger population base. Most directly comparable peer given shared regional labor market and overlapping service portfolio.
• Silkeborg Kommune: Central Jutland municipality of similar population scale, delivering comparable municipal services with strong focus on climate and outdoor quality of life — closely aligned with Hedensted's growth and sustainability positioning.
• Ringkøbing-Skjern Kommune: West Jutland municipality of comparable rural-agricultural profile, delivering the same statutory municipal service mix and confronting similar coastal and climate-adaptation challenges as Hedensted.
• Billund Kommune: Smaller, growth-oriented Danish municipality with a strong business-friendliness orientation, comparable to Hedensted's DI ranking streak and demographic profile along the Jutland spine.
• Skanderborg Kommune: East Jutland municipality of similar size (~60,000 residents) and growth corridor dynamics, offering the same statutory municipal service mix and competing for the same regional labor pool and businesses.
• Horsens Kommune: Adjacent Danish municipality of comparable industrial heritage, delivering the same statutory municipal services to a similar demographic profile. Highly relevant peer as Hedensted is positioned in the Horsens-Vejle growth corridor.
• Favrskov Kommune: East Jutland municipality of similar population scale and rural-suburban mix, providing the same statutory services and competing for the same regional business and workforce inflows along the Aarhus corridor.

Regional players

• Kolding Kommune: Larger, neighboring Danish municipality in the Triangle Region, offering the same statutory municipal services at greater scale. Comparable as a regional competitor for businesses, residents, and EU/grant funding.
• Fredericia Kommune: Smaller, neighboring municipality sharing the Vejle-Fredericia-Horsens corridor, providing the same statutory services and competing for the same coastal-development and commuter-driven growth.

Others

• KL — Local Government Denmark: National association and political advocate for all 98 Danish municipalities, coordinating joint procurement (Fællesindkøb), digital infrastructure (NemLog-in/MitID), and shared lobbying. Indirect comparable as the policy and shared-services umbrella under which Hedensted operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/hedenstedkommune
• Facebookfacebook.com/hedenstedkommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hedensted-kommune
• Instagraminstagram.com/hedenstederne

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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