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Design, delivery and implementation of a performance management framework and associated services for the Institute of Public Administration

Institute of Public Administration_299

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About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, information and communication technology, governance and public administration, trade and industry and Youth sectors, with a focus on Software, Civil Service and Workforce. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 200,000.

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 consulting in the education and training 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

The Institution of Public Administration (IPA) is seeking to engage a partner organisation to design, deliver and implement a performance management framework and associated services for its employees. The purpose of performance management is threefold. (i) Firstly, performance management can enable effective organisation strategy implementation by ensuring individual’s objectives are fully aligned and to support the development of employees in line with the IPA mission, strategy and values. A well designed and implemented system can support the high-quality standards expected of a valued institution and develop the potential of a talented workforce. (ii) Secondly, performance management provides a formal mechanism to ensure that all employees are supported and have the appropriate development opportunities to enable them to deliver high quality performance. The process includes support for professional and career development as well as performance management. (iii) Finally, performance management is a requirement as set out in various Public Service Agreements, and forms part of the IPA’s strategy. The PMDS (performance management and development system) concept is familiar within the IPA and it now requires a bespoke policy and process, including an online technical solution, as well as change management and training for effective implementation. Please note: Should the scoping exercise result in a decision by the IPA to purchase a separate software solution, the procurement of this system will fall outside of the scope of this tender. The IPA’s workforce comprises approximately 100 employees across a variety of job roles including academics, specialist training professionals, librarians, technical staff, professional staff, administrative staff and support staff. The Institute seeks a single performance development framework and system ensuring a coherent organisational approach to performance management in the spirit of ‘One-IPA’. There is a co-existing requirement to accommodate the distinct contribution models associated with different professional groups, including academic staff, professional services staff and leadership roles. The system should enable consistency of process whilst supporting differentiated performance frameworks aligned to role requirements and sectoral norms. The performance management framework will need to be sufficiently flexible to apply to all job roles and at all grades from executive leadership level to junior staff. As with all Public Sector organisations, there is no link between performance management and pay or reward. The Support and Implementation Partner will lead the project, working closely with the IPA’s HR team, and liaising with the Executive Leadership Team. It is imperative that the Implementation and Support Partner actively leads throughout all stages of the project, working collaboratively with the IPA team.

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About Institute of Public Administration_299

Institute of Public Administration_299 has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting 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 €200,000 - €200,000. 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.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Institute of Public Administration_299 in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.