Cyber Security Consultancy and Technical Services

Department of Children Disability and Equality

Published: Jul 28, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. 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 11, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. 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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 12 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 Services 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.