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The Provision of Training Services for Local Enterprise Office Longford - Panel 2027-2028

Longford County Council

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Jul 29, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the education and training, trade and industry and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Bridges. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 2, 2026.

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 education and training 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

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 eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on July 29, 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 39 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 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. You have 65 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.