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Postgraduate Certificate In Nursing Home Management

Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.0 million.

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 health and medical services 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

Leading Healthcare Providers (LHP) Skillnet is seeking to partner with one or more Higher Education Institutions to deliver a Level 9 Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Home Management specifically designed for leaders working within Ireland's nursing home sector. This initiative, fully funded by the Department of Health, aims to strengthen leadership, governance and management capability across nursing homes through the provision of accredited postgraduate education tailored to the Irish residential care sector. The initiative will provide one fully funded place for every nursing home in Ireland over the lifetime of the programme. The initial phase of the initiative will commence in 2026, this procurement relates to the continued national rollout of the initiative during 2027 and 2028. Established in January 2008, Leading Healthcare Providers (LHP) Skillnet is a not-for-profit Learning Network co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and our member companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded through the National Training Fund by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Of the 70+ Skillnet Ireland Learning Networks, LHP Skillnet is the only Network dedicated exclusively to supporting the private healthcare sector. We do this through the provision of high-quality, sector-led, subsidised training, education, research and workforce development. Skillnet Ireland, on behalf of LHP Skillnet, has been awarded this contract by the Department of Health to manage the rollout of the Nursing Home Leadership Education and Development (NH-LEAD) Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to strengthen the leadership capability of nursing home managers and senior leaders, supporting excellence in governance, regulatory compliance, quality improvement and person-centred care. Through collaboration with one or more Higher Education Institutions, the initiative will equip leaders with the knowledge, skills and professional competencies required to respond to the increasingly complex operational, regulatory and strategic demands of residential care services.

Data provenance

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About Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet

Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Research & Innovation, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, ireland_etenders_csv, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €1,000,000 - €1,000,000. 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?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet 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 Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.