Call for Tender for the Provision of Advisory and Training Services in Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy and Business Continuity

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Call for Tender for the Provision of Advisory and Training Services in Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy and Business Continuity

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

## Summary Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is procuring advisory and training services focused on Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, and Business Continuity. This open tender targets providers capable of delivering specialized expertise to support the Irish Sea Fisheries Board’s operational and strategic goals.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of advisory services related to AI implementation, data privacy compliance, and business continuity planning. - Delivery of training programs to enhance staff capabilities in the aforementioned areas. - Customized content development tailored to the specific needs of the fisheries sector.

## Key Requirements - Demonstrated experience in delivering advisory and training services in AI, data privacy, and business continuity. - Relevant professional qualifications and certifications in the specified technical domains. - Ability to meet eligibility criteria for public sector contracts in Ireland. - Specific certification requirements are not detailed in the provided data.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €220,000.00 - Submission deadline: Monday, July 28, 2025, at 12:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via the Irish public procurement portal, eTenders, but confirm with tender documents). - Languages: Not stated (likely English, given the contracting authority). - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology and experience; financial proposal; eligibility documentation; any required forms specified in the full tender notice.

## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Suitable for specialized consultancies or training providers with strong expertise in AI, GDPR/data privacy, and resilience planning. - Opportunity: High-value contract (€220k) for niche expertise; potential for long-term relationship with a key state agency. - Risk: Tight preparation window (approx. 4 weeks from publication); specific technical requirements and evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the summary data, requiring careful review of the full tender package. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad market access, likely attracting specialized firms and potentially larger consultancies.

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.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ) has 13 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 57 contract(s) worth around €12,643,823.

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