Tenders/PS3892DPS - Request for Applications to Participate in a DPS for the Provision of Contracted Further Education and Training (FET) Service for the Education and Training Boards (ETBs)

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PS3892DPS - Request for Applications to Participate in a DPS for the Provision of Contracted Further Education and Training (FET) Service for the Education and Training Boards (ETBs)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

Published: Sep 25, 2026

Updated: Sep 25, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector, with a focus on Vocational Training. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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

This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is intended to support the procurement of Contracted Further Education and Training (FET) delivery and associated learner services by participating Education and Training Boards (ETBs). The DPS may be used to commission vocational, occupational, technical, professional, employability, workforce development and other education and training programmes that support learner progression, skills development, social inclusion, labour market participation, sectoral development and enterprise needs. Requirements commissioned through the DPS may include accredited and non accredited provision, industry-certified programmes, technical and specialist training, apprenticeship-related supports, digital and green skills initiatives, employability interventions, workforce upskilling and reskilling programmes, and other education and training services that contribute to the objectives of Further Education and Training. The DPS is intended primarily to support the procurement of programme delivery and associated learner services. Such services may include tutor provision, learner supports, programme administration, assessment administration, certification support, employer engagement activities, workplace learning supports and related operational services necessary for successful programme delivery. Where appropriate, requirements may also include the adaptation, contextualisation, enhancement or limited development of programme content, learning materials, assessment instruments and delivery methodologies where such activities are ancillary to, and directly support, the training delivery requirement. The DPS may be used by participating ETBs to support the broader Further Education and Training provision of the organisation and is not restricted to any single programme area, service function or occupational discipline. The DPS is not intended to be used primarily for the procurement of standalone consultancy services, strategic advisory services, policy development, organisational development assignments or research projects where education and training delivery is not the principal purpose of the requirement.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on September 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Education Procurement Service (EPS)

Education Procurement Service (EPS) has issued 1,495 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 1,288 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Research & Innovation, and General Supplies & Services. 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 25, 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.

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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.