2024/15 Re-Advertisement Year 1 Invitation to establish Panel for Suitable Sites for Adventure Trips

The establishment of a panel for the provision of suitable sites for adventure trips for LMETB students.

LMETB Adventure Trip Sites Panel - Year 1 Re-Advertisement

📋 Key Information

• - 💰 Contract Value: Not specified
• - 📅 Duration: Year 1 panel (Re-advertisement for additional sites)
• - 📍 Location: Suitable for LMETB student groups (Ireland and potentially international)
• - 🏢 Authority: Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB)
• - 📝 Category: Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services & Educational Centre Operations

📖 Overview

Educational Adventure Tourism Panel Expansion - LMETB is re-advertising to expand its panel of suitable adventure trip sites for student groups, covering various trip durations and educational experiences.

Trip Categories: - Day adventure trips - One overnight adventures - Two overnight programmes including weekends - Educational outdoor experiences - Recreational and cultural activities

🎯 Business Opportunities

Adventure Education Services: - Outdoor Activity Centers: Adventure sports and activities - Educational Tourism Sites: Learning-focused destinations - Accommodation Providers: Student group overnight facilities - Cultural Experience Venues: Museums, heritage sites, cultural centers - Sporting Facilities: Team building and recreational activities

Target Market: - LMETB student groups across Louth and Meath - Educational tourism sector - Youth adventure and outdoor education - School trip and excursion market

✅ Requirements & Eligibility

Facility Standards: - Suitable adventure activity sites and facilities - Student group accommodation capabilities (for overnight trips) - Safety certifications and insurance coverage - Age-appropriate activities and supervision - Educational value and learning outcomes

Service Requirements: - Group management and safety protocols - Qualified activity supervision and instruction - Emergency procedures and medical support - Risk assessment and management systems - Student welfare and safeguarding policies

⚠️ Important Considerations

• - Re-Advertisement: This is expansion of existing panel, additional sites being sought
• - Educational Focus: Activities must provide educational value alongside recreation
• - Safety Priority: Student safety is paramount - comprehensive safety protocols required
• - Insurance: Adequate public liability and activity-specific insurance essential
• - Vetting: Staff working with students may require Garda vetting

🚀 Recommended Actions

1. Site Assessment: Ensure facilities meet educational adventure trip requirements 2. Safety Compliance: Verify all safety certifications and protocols are current 3. Educational Planning: Develop clear educational outcomes and learning objectives 4. Insurance Review: Confirm comprehensive coverage for student group activities 5. Panel Application: Submit detailed site information and capability documentation

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.

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384 has 72 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 14 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 47 contract(s) worth around €63,586,715.

Recent awarded suppliers include Sysco Ireland, Hartley People Ltd, Gainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd, Redden Consulting, CJ Callan Construction Ltd.