Tender for the provision of Learning and Development Training Services for the Civil Service across five lots for the Institute of Public Administration.

The Institute of Public Administration propose to engage in a competitive procedure for the provision

Tender for the provision of Learning and Development Training Services for the Civil Service across five lots for the Institute of Public Administration.

Institute of Public Administration_299

## Summary The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is procuring Learning and Development (L&D) training services for the Irish Civil Service. The opportunity is split across five distinct lots, allowing bidders to target specific training niches.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of comprehensive L&D training services for civil service personnel. - Delivery across five separate lots, enabling specialized bidding. - Support for public sector workforce development and capacity building.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector procurement in Ireland. - Demonstrated experience in delivering corporate or public sector training. - Relevant qualifications in adult education, instructional design, or HR development. - Capacity to manage multiple lots if bidding across the spectrum.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €720,000.00 (total for all lots). - Submission deadline: Tuesday, 5 August 2025, at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the specified tender portal (details typically found in the full tender notice). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposals for selected lots, financial bids, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for established training providers with strong public sector credentials and existing relationships with government bodies. - Opportunity: The €720k value and five-lot structure allow for significant revenue generation and potential long-term engagement with the civil service. - Risk: High competition is likely given the open procedure and attractive value. Bidders must carefully assess their capacity to deliver across specific lots without overextending resources. - Timeline: The submission window is approximately three weeks from publication, requiring rapid mobilization of technical and commercial teams.

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.

Institute of Public Administration_299 has 10 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 13 contract(s) worth around €2,325,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Roffey Park Institute Ireland, Roffey Park Institute Limited, Trinity Executive Education, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, Lane Clarke & Peacock Ireland Limited, ProQuest LLC_90367.