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Longford County Council

Published: Jul 30, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 210,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 18, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Local Enterprise Office Longford invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced training providers to join a panel of trainers for the delivery of future training programmes, workshops, seminars, mentoring and business development supports to clients of Local Enterprise Office Longford. The panel will operate for a two-year period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028. Training requirements may cover a broad range of business topics, including start-up support, business growth, management development, digitalisation, sustainability, sales and marketing, financial management, innovation and other areas relevant to the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. The current Framework Agreement will expire on 31 December 2026 and will be replaced by this new Training Services Panel. Appointment to the panel does not guarantee any minimum level of work, and training assignments will be awarded in accordance with the requirements of Local Enterprise Office Longford during the panel term. Applications are invited from individuals and organisations with the appropriate qualifications, expertise and proven experience in the provision of business training and facilitation services. Applications will be evaluated using the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) methodology, with assessment based on quality and price criteria as set out in the tender documentation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 30, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Longford County Council

Longford County Council has issued 40 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering 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: July 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services 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 €210,000 - €210,000. 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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. You have 50 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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