RFT for the provision of HR Services to the Office of the Children's Ombudsman

RFT for the provision of HR Services to the Office of the Children's Ombudsman

Ombudsman for Children's Office

## Summary The Office of the Children's Ombudsman is procuring comprehensive HR services through an open tender procedure. This contract aims to support the Ombudsman’s operational needs by providing specialized human resources management and advisory support.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of full-cycle HR services. - Support for recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. - Employee relations and policy advisory. - Compliance with Irish employment law and public sector regulations. - Regular reporting on HR metrics and workforce planning.

## Key Requirements - Proven experience in delivering HR services to public sector or government bodies. - Demonstrable expertise in Irish employment law and public service conditions. - Relevant professional HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD or equivalent). - Strong track record in managing sensitive employee data and confidentiality. - Ability to work collaboratively with statutory bodies.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €192,000.00 - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 08 14:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the specified tender portal (details typically found in the full RFT documentation). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposal detailing methodology and team CVs, financial proposal, and evidence of eligibility and qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established HR consultancies with specific experience in the Irish public sector and statutory bodies. - Opportunity: Provides a stable, mid-sized contract with a reputable government agency, enhancing vendor credibility in the public sector space. - Risk: Strict compliance with public procurement rules and data protection (GDPR) is critical; failure to meet eligibility criteria will result in immediate disqualification. - Timeline: The submission window is approximately three weeks from publication, requiring rapid mobilization of resources and proposal development.

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.

Ombudsman for Children's Office has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 12 contract(s) worth around €1,281,629.

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