Tenders/Single-party framework for the delivery of an NFQ Level 8 Honours Degree Programme in Management, Operations, Quality and Process Improvement (2026 to 2029), delivered part-time in a blended format

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Single-party framework for the delivery of an NFQ Level 8 Honours Degree Programme in Management, Operations, Quality and Process Improvement (2026 to 2029), delivered part-time in a blended format

The Irish Centre for Business Excellence

Published: Oct 17, 2026

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

Source: eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the general supplies sector. 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 framework agreement in the general supplies sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet (Irish Centre for Business Excellence CLG) invites tenders for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement with one Economic Operator for the delivery of an accredited NFQ Level 8 Honours Degree programme in Management, Operations, Quality and Process Improvement, or equivalent, delivered part-time in a blended format to employees of APS Skillnet member companies and accessible to learners nationally. The initial contract is for one intake commencing no later than 28 February 2027, with up to three intakes in total (maximum one per year). The framework will run for one year with the option to extend by 1 + 1 years (maximum 3 years). The maximum value of the framework is EUR 198,000 excluding VAT. Full details are set out in the Request for Tender documents.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on October 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Irish Centre for Business Excellence

The Irish Centre for Business Excellence has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Governance & Public Administration, and Youth & Employment. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement. Most recent publication: June 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 The Irish Centre for Business Excellence in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the General Supplies & Services 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.