Provision of a Multi Party Framework of Consultants for Local Enterprise Office Galway to deliver Lean for Business, Digital for Business and Green for Business Programmes.

Provision of a Multi Party Framework of Consultants for Local Enterprise Office Galway to deliver Lean for

Provision of a Multi Party Framework of Consultants for Local Enterprise Office Galway to deliver Lean for Business, Digital for Business and Green for Business Programmes.

Galway County Council

## Summary Galway County Council is procuring a multi-party framework of consultants to deliver Lean, Digital, and Green for Business programmes through the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway. This open procedure invites qualified service providers to establish a framework agreement for business support services.

## Scope & Deliverables - Delivery of "Lean for Business" programmes to enhance operational efficiency for local enterprises. - Implementation of "Digital for Business" initiatives to support digital transformation among SMEs. - Execution of "Green for Business" activities to promote sustainability and environmental best practices. - Provision of consultancy and training services via the Local Enterprise Office Galway network.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in an open procurement procedure under EU public procurement rules. - Demonstrated experience in delivering business support, specifically in lean management, digital adoption, and sustainability/green initiatives. - Relevant professional qualifications and certifications in business consultancy, training, or related fields. - Capacity to operate within a multi-party framework structure.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Tue Aug 12 09:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Multi-party Framework Agreement

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the specified tender portal (details in full tender documents). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public sector, though Irish may be accepted). - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Proof of eligibility and exclusion grounds. - Technical proposal detailing methodology and team expertise. - Financial proposal (if applicable at this stage). - CVs of key personnel.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established consultancies with a strong track record in SME business development, digital transformation, and sustainability consulting. - Opportunity: Provides access to a steady stream of projects through the LEO Galway network, potentially leading to long-term engagement within the public sector ecosystem. - Risk: Framework agreements often involve competitive call-offs; revenue is not guaranteed and depends on subsequent competition for specific lots. - Complexity: Requires careful alignment with three distinct thematic areas (Lean, Digital, Green), necessitating a multidisciplinary team or strong partnerships to meet all scope requirements effectively.

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.

Galway County Council has 13 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 41 contract(s) worth around €99,541,825.

Recent awarded suppliers include Grosvenor Cleaning Services, Automatic Flare Systems Ltd, Irish Biotech Systems, Mayfield Engineering & Plant Hire Services Ltd, Stephen Byrne Plant Hire and Civil Engineering Contractors.