The provision of Training Services for Local Enterprise Office Leitrim

The purpose of this Contract Notice is to establish a Panel of Trainers for the provision of Training Services for the Local Enterprise Office in Leitrim County Council. LEO Leitrim is compiling a panel of trainers, from which future training programmes, workshops and seminars for a 3-year period will be selected. Applications are invited from those with appropriate skills and experience that wish to be included in the LEO Leitrim Training panel. Applications will be accepted throughout the lifecycle of the Panel at any stage, however in order to be considered for the first tranche of contracts, applicants should apply by 14th July 2023. The existing Framework Agreement will expire on the 31st July 2023, and will be replaced by this Panel which will operate from 1st August 2023 for a period of 3 years.

The provision of Training Services for Local Enterprise Office Leitrim

Leitrim County Council_2136

## Summary The Leitrim County Council is seeking to establish a panel of trainers to deliver training services for the Local Enterprise Office Leitrim. The contract involves providing training, workshops, and seminars to micro businesses in County Leitrim.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of Training Services aimed at micro business community of County Leitrim * Delivery of training, workshops, and seminars * Demonstration of understanding of the SME sector and practical-based training proposals

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Qualified trainers are invited to tender * Qualifications/Certifications/Experience: Not specified in the notice text * Experience working with micro businesses and providing practical-based training is preferred

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: Not stated * Submission deadline: 14th July 2023 (for consideration for the first tranche of contracts) * Contract duration: The existing Framework Agreement will expire on 31st July 2023, and this panel will operate from 1st August 2023

## How to Bid * Submission method: Completion of Response Questionnaire sent to leoprocurement@leitrimcoco.ie * Languages: Not specified * Key documents to prepare: + Response Questionnaire (provided as a separate document) + Tender documentation (RFT / qualitative / specs)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing training services to micro businesses and SMEs. * Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of Not stated, but it is expected to operate from 1st August 2023. * Risks: + Unclear eligibility criteria and qualifications/certifications/experience requirements + High competition due to the open tender procedure

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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