Tenders/CFT 3993 – The Provision of Mentoring Services for the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin – 15 Lots

CFT 3993 – The Provision of Mentoring Services for the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin – 15 Lots

South Dublin County Council

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the trade and industry, information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Software, Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and Intellectual Property. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 750,000.

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 trade and industry 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

Title III Service - A Framework for the provision of Mentors on behalf of the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin to promote and support micro enterprises and people thinking of starting their own business in the region. The main supports are business information services, training, mentoring, business networks, and financial supports for qualifying businesses. The LEO Mentor Programme is designed to match up the knowledge, skills, insights, and entrepreneurial capability of experienced business practitioners with small business owners/managers who need practical and strategic advice and guidance. The mentor contributes independent, informed observation and advice to aid decision making. Lot 1 Finance; Lot 2 Business Management; Lot 3 Social Media and Digital Marketing; Lot 4 Sales and Marketing / Public Relations; Lot 5 Human Resources; Lot 6 Food and Drink; Lot 7 Social Enterprise; Lot 8 Creative Economy e.g. Textiles, Design and Fashion; Lot 9 Website / Search Engine Optimisation (SEO); Lot 10 Intellectual Property (IP) / Legal services including patents, trademark; Lot 11 Health Wellbeing / Fitness / Hair and Beauty Therapy; Lot 12 Technology/Engineering; Lot 13 IT / Digital /AI/ Software Development / Cybersecurity; Lot 14 Export / Customs; Lot 15 Any other relevant sector, e.g. Procurement, Manufacturing, GDPR, Professional Services, other. Candidates can apply for one or more Lots.

Data provenance

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About South Dublin County Council

South Dublin County Council has issued 631 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 536 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. 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: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South Dublin County 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 Trade & Commerce 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 €750,000 - €750,000. 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.

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.