Call for Tender for the Provision of Services for the Development and Pilot Testing of a Seafood Schools Programme for TY Students

BIM wishes to invite tenders for the provision of Service to Design and Pilot Test a Seafood Schools

Call for Tender for the Provision of Services for the Development and Pilot Testing of a Seafood Schools Programme for TY Students

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

## Summary Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is procuring services to develop and pilot test a seafood schools programme specifically designed for Transition Year (TY) students in Ireland. This initiative aims to enhance seafood literacy and engagement among secondary school students through educational activities and practical experiences.

## Scope & Deliverables - Development of a comprehensive educational programme focused on seafood knowledge, sustainability, and industry awareness for TY students. - Execution of pilot testing phases to evaluate programme effectiveness, student engagement, and learning outcomes. - Creation of educational materials, lesson plans, and resources tailored to the Irish secondary school curriculum. - Delivery of workshops, field trips, or interactive sessions involving industry experts and BIM representatives. - Comprehensive reporting on pilot results, including feedback analysis, recommendations for scaling, and impact assessment.

## Key Requirements - Proven experience in educational programme development, particularly within the secondary school sector. - Demonstrated expertise in seafood industry knowledge or sustainable fisheries education. - Ability to engage effectively with students, teachers, and industry stakeholders. - Strong project management capabilities to deliver within the specified timeline. - Eligibility to contract with a public sector body in Ireland (standard EU procurement requirements apply).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €220,000.00 - Submission deadline: Mon Aug 11 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public tenders unless specified otherwise). - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender form, technical proposal detailing methodology and team CVs, financial proposal, and proof of eligibility/registration.

## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Best suited for educational consultancies, seafood industry bodies, or NGOs with strong links to both education and fisheries sectors. - Opportunity: High visibility within the Irish education and fisheries sectors; potential for long-term partnership if the pilot is successful. - Risk: Tight timeline (approx. 3 weeks from publication to submission) requires immediate resource allocation. - Complexity: Requires balancing educational pedagogy with industry accuracy, demanding a multidisciplinary team.

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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