Tenders/AC-2026-31 CFT Creative Associate Services for Schools in Alternative Settings

AC-2026-31 CFT Creative Associate Services for Schools in Alternative Settings

The Arts Council

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the education and training and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Arts. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 117,000.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the education and training sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Arts Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified individuals and organisations for appointment to a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of Creative Associate services to schools in alternative settings, including hospital and healthcare settings. Creative Associates will support participating schools to place creativity and the arts at the heart of children’s and young people’s learning, development and wellbeing. Further details are available in the Tender documents.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Arts Council

The Arts Council has issued 90 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 71 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Tourism. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Arts Council in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €117,000 - €117,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.