Request for Tenders for the Evaluation of the Administrative Executive Action Research Project

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Request for Tenders for the Evaluation of the Administrative Executive Action Research Project

Department of Education and Youth

## Summary The Department of Education and Youth is procuring evaluation services for an Administrative Executive Action Research Project. This open tender seeks a qualified entity to assess the project's outcomes and impact.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Administrative Executive Action Research Project. - Analyze project data and stakeholder feedback to determine effectiveness. - Produce detailed reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations. - Present key insights to the Department of Education and Youth.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified bidders meeting EU public procurement regulations. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in action research evaluation and public sector project assessment. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering similar evaluation services for government departments. - Certifications: Standard professional certifications in research methodology or evaluation may be required (specifics not stated).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €130,000.00 - Submission deadline: 17:00 IST, Friday, August 15, 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the designated tender portal (specific URL not stated). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Technical proposal detailing methodology and team expertise. - Financial proposal with cost breakdown. - Proof of eligibility and relevant experience documentation.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized research consultancies or evaluation firms with strong public sector experience. - Opportunity: High-value contract (€130k) offers significant revenue potential and strengthens government relations. - Risk: Tight timeline (approx. 5 weeks from publication) requires immediate resource allocation. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad competition; differentiation through methodological rigor is critical.

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.

Department of Education and Youth has 7 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 12 contract(s) worth around €31,337,089.

Recent awarded suppliers include EDU-Relate, Glasgiven Contracts Ltd, University of Limerick_83670, Gravity Architects, Colman Reynolds and Associates.