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Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384
## Summary Louth and Meath Education and Training Board is establishing a panel of suitable suit suppliers for the Gaeltacht Scholarship programme. This re-advertisement allows providers to join the panel for Year 1 of a three-year contract to provide appropriate attire for scholarship recipients.
## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of suitable suits for Gaeltacht Scholarship participants. - Service delivery within the Mid-East region (IE062) of Ireland. - Management of the panel for sourcing providers over the contract term.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and economic/financial requirements are detailed in the tender documents. - Providers must complete the specific tender response document. - Compliance with exclusion grounds under Directive 2014/24/EU is mandatory. - Specific qualifications or certifications are not explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender pack.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €500,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 12 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 3 years. - Tender validity: 12 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is in place.
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the ETenders portal is required. - Submission address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=6082893 - Language: English. - Key documents: Complete the tender response document and attach all required supporting documentation. - Send completed materials to procurement@lmetb.ie.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established uniform or apparel suppliers with experience in educational or scholarship sectors. - Opportunity: Access to a government-backed panel for recurring supply needs over three years. - Risk: The "suitable suits" specification is vague; detailed technical requirements must be clarified in the tender documents to assess manufacturing/logistics costs accurately. - Complexity: Providers must navigate both the ETenders portal and direct email submission, requiring careful administrative coordination.
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