2023/11 - Re-advertising Year 2 Establishing a Panel for The provision of Suitable Health and Safety Courses for LMETB students.

LMETB Health and Safety Training Courses Panel - Year 2

📋 Key Information

• - 💰 Contract Value: Not specified
• - 📅 Duration: Year 2 panel (Re-advertisement for additional providers)
• - 📍 Location: Louth and Meath regions, Ireland
• - 🏢 Authority: Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB)
• - 📝 Category: Health and Safety Consultancy Services & Training

📖 Overview

Health & Safety Training Panel Expansion - LMETB is re-advertising for additional service providers to deliver health and safety short courses to students preparing for work placements and as part of QQI qualification requirements.

Educational Context: - Health and safety training for vocational students - Work placement preparation courses - QQI course requirements integration - Industry-standard safety certification delivery

🎯 Business Opportunities

Training Course Categories: - Work Placement Preparation: Safety training for student work experience - Industry-Specific Safety: Sector-focused health and safety training - QQI Course Integration: Safety modules within qualification frameworks - Short Course Delivery: Flexible, focused safety training programmes - Certification Training: Industry-recognized safety qualifications

Target Students: - LMETB vocational and technical students - Work placement participants - Further education and training learners - Industry preparation programmes - Professional development seekers

✅ Requirements & Eligibility

Essential Qualifications: - Health and safety training expertise and certifications - Recognized safety instructor qualifications - Experience delivering safety training to students/young adults - Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and standards

Training Capabilities: - Short course development and delivery - Industry-specific safety knowledge - Student-focused training methodologies - Assessment and certification processes - Flexible delivery formats (classroom, practical, online)

Quality Standards: - QQI framework alignment where applicable - Industry-standard certification provision - Student assessment and evaluation systems - Professional training delivery standards

⚠️ Important Considerations

• - Year 2 Re-advertisement: This expands existing panel, not replacement
• - QQI Integration: Training must align with qualification frameworks where required
• - Work Placement Focus: Training must prepare students for real workplace environments
• - Student Audience: Training methods must suit younger adult learners
• - Certification Requirements: May need to provide industry-recognized qualifications

🚀 Recommended Actions

1. Qualification Review: Ensure health and safety instructor credentials are current 2. Student-Focused Training: Develop age-appropriate training methodologies for young adults 3. Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on current workplace safety standards and regulations 4. QQI Alignment: Understand QQI framework requirements for relevant courses 5. Panel Application: Submit credentials emphasizing student training experience and industry expertise

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.