Analysis of labour market demand for traditional craftspeople in the built heritage sector in Ireland

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Analysis of labour market demand for traditional craftspeople in the built heritage sector in Ireland

The Heritage Council

## Summary The Heritage Council is procuring a specialized study to analyze labour market demand for traditional craftspeople within Ireland’s built heritage sector. This open tender seeks expert analysis to inform future skills and workforce planning for heritage conservation.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct comprehensive research on current and future labour market needs for traditional craftspeople. - Analyze trends in the built heritage sector regarding skills shortages and supply. - Provide actionable recommendations to address workforce gaps and support sector sustainability. - Deliver a final report detailing findings and strategic insights.

## Key Requirements - Demonstrable experience in labour market analysis, workforce planning, or economic research. - Strong understanding of the Irish built heritage sector and traditional crafts. - Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, strategic recommendations. - Eligibility to bid under the Open procedure; specific certifications are not explicitly listed but professional expertise is implied.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €50,000.00 - Submission deadline: Thu Aug 07 15:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the tender portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology and team expertise; financial proposal; completed tender forms; evidence of eligibility and experience.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for consultancies with niche expertise in heritage, cultural sectors, or labour economics. - Opportunity: Low competition potential due to the highly specialized nature of the subject matter. - Risk: The fixed fee of €50,000 may be tight for extensive primary research or extensive stakeholder engagement; scope clarity is critical. - Timing: Short preparation window (approx. 3 weeks from publication) requires immediate resource allocation.

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.

The Heritage Council has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 5 contract(s) worth around €3,344,720.

Recent awarded suppliers include RED C Research and Marketing Ltd_45072, Happy Marketing and Media Ltd T/A Buymedia, EIMEAR O'CONNELL HERITAGE LTD., THE HERITAGE COUNCIL, Compass Informatics Ltd.