Galway County Council - The Provision of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Services for Fire Authorities in the Western Region (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal)

The delivery of CISM counselling services, management advice and support including a variety of training

Galway County Council - The Provision of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Services for Fire Authorities in the Western Region (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal)

Galway County Council

## Summary Galway County Council is procuring Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services to support Fire Authorities across the Western Region of Ireland. The contract covers six counties: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of CISM services for fire authorities in the specified Western Region counties. - Support for personnel dealing with critical incidents. - Service delivery across the entire geographic scope of the six counties.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector procurement in Ireland. - Relevant qualifications and certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management or psychological support. - Demonstrated experience in providing CISM services to emergency services or similar high-stress environments. - Ability to operate across multiple counties in the Western Region.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Wed Aug 06 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via eTenders for Irish public sector) - Languages: Not stated (English is standard) - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender documentation as specified in the full tender notice. - Proof of eligibility and relevant professional certifications. - Evidence of past experience with CISM or similar services. - Financial proposals (if applicable).

## Bid Considerations - Opportunity: Provides access to a multi-county contract with significant potential for recurring revenue from emergency service providers. - Risk: Geographic spread across six counties may require substantial logistical resources and travel costs. - Suitability: Best suited for established psychological support firms with existing relationships in the fire service sector. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad market access; early engagement with stakeholders may clarify specific expectations.

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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