Provision of CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) Services for 11 no. Fire Authorities in the East Region

Provision of CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) Services for 11 No. Fire Authorities

Provision of CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) Services for 11 no. Fire Authorities in the East Region

Kildare County Council_385

## Summary Kildare County Council is procuring Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services for eleven fire authorities in the East Region of Ireland. This open procedure aims to provide psychological support and crisis intervention resources to emergency responders.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of CISM services for 11 fire authorities in the East Region. - Support for critical incident stress management and psychological well-being of personnel. - Services delivered under a framework or specific contract arrangement (specific deliverables not detailed in summary).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to qualified providers meeting public procurement criteria. - Qualifications: Professional expertise in Critical Incident Stress Management and psychological support. - Experience: Demonstrated experience in providing CISM services to emergency services or similar high-stress environments is implied by the nature of the contract. - Certifications: Relevant professional certifications in psychology, counseling, or crisis management likely required.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Mon Aug 18 14:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Procedure type is Open)

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Tender response form, technical proposal detailing CISM methodology, proof of eligibility and qualifications, financial proposal (if applicable), and any required declarations.

## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Best suited for established psychological support firms or specialized CISM providers with a presence in Ireland. - Opportunity: Access to a stable, long-term contract with multiple fire authorities, enhancing visibility in the emergency services sector. - Risk: High competition expected due to the open procedure; strict compliance with public procurement regulations is mandatory to avoid disqualification. - Preparation: Early engagement with the contracting authority for clarifications is recommended to ensure all technical and administrative requirements are fully understood before the August 18 deadline.

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.

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