Evaluation of the NCSE Education Therapy Service

National Council for Special Education

Published: Sep 4, 2026

Updated: Sep 4, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Program Evaluation, Impact Assessment and Education Policy. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 250,000.

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 NCSE is commissioning an evaluation of the ETS. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the impact of the Education Therapy Service (ETS) in its first two years of implementation in schools and the future vision for the ETS. The evaluation will examine the processes underpinning the development and phased rollout of the service, as well as the outcomes and overall impact arising from this service. This will include assessing impact on the child/younger person, parents/families, schools, NCSE staff, therapists, as well as inter-professional and inter-agency working relationships. The evaluation may be extended to include a third year.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on September 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Council for Special Education

National Council for Special Education has issued 27 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, General Supplies & Services, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. 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: September 4, 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 €250,000 - €250,000. 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.

Who is the contracting authority?

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