Cyber Security Consultancy and Technical Services

Department of Children Disability and Equality

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, security and defense and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Cybersecurity. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.4 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 27, 2026.

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 consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

DCDE seeks to appoint a partner to assist in the planning, implementation, and assure a cohesive programme that closes all gaps to compliance, operationalises Irish Risk Management Measures (RMMs) and NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive (EU) 2022/2555) Article 21 measures, aligns DCDE to CyFun (Cyber Fundamentals Framework), and establishes governance, processes, and reporting required by the National Cyber Security Bill 2024. The appointed partner will deliver a comprehensive program addressing areas such governance, business continuity, risk management, operational resilience, and technical uplift to achieve compliance with NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive (EU) 2022/2555), CyFun (Cyber Fundamentals Framework), and the National Cyber Security Bill 2024. The scope would include but is not limited to implementing risk analysis frameworks, incident handling processes, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, AI system security reviews (Artificial Intelligence), SAAS security reviews (Software as a Service) and supply chain security measures as well tabletop exercises and pen test reviews. It will also cover system acquisition and maintenance controls, vulnerability management, and assisting DCDE with coordinated vulnerability disclosure.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Children Disability and Equality

Department of Children Disability and Equality has issued 83 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 74 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. 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: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 27, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Children Disability and Equality in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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 €1,400,000 - €1,400,000. 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.