The project will comprise the provision of a two classroom Special Educational Needs (SEN) Base
Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board
## Summary Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDET) is procuring architectural consultancy services for the Mount Seskin Community College Additional Accommodation Scheme, specifically focusing on Special Educational Needs (SEN) facilities. This is an open procedure aimed at securing professional design and project management support for educational infrastructure.
## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of architectural consultancy services for the additional accommodation scheme. - Design and planning support for SEN-specific facilities at Mount Seskin Community College. - Compliance with relevant educational building standards and accessibility requirements.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to qualified architectural firms and consultancies. - Qualifications: Professional architectural registration and relevant experience in educational or public sector projects. - Experience: Demonstrated capability in delivering SEN accommodation or similar public infrastructure works. - Certifications: Standard professional indemnity insurance and relevant regulatory compliance.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Thu Aug 07 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (eTenders Ireland) by the stated deadline. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender documentation, technical proposal detailing methodology and team CVs, financial proposal, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for architectural firms with strong portfolios in educational infrastructure and SEN design expertise. - Opportunities: Provides a chance to secure a public-sector contract with a significant educational institution, enhancing firm visibility in the sector. - Risks: Value is not stated, making commercial viability assessment difficult prior to submission; strict adherence to the August 7 deadline is critical. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from established architectural consultancies active in the Irish public sector.
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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