Request for Tenders for a Literature Review on High-Performing, Holistic and Inclusive Education Systems

The Department of Education and Youth (DEY) is seeking research services from a suitably qualified

Request for Tenders for a Literature Review on High-Performing, Holistic and Inclusive Education Systems

Department of Education and Youth

## Summary The Department of Education and Youth is procuring a comprehensive literature review focused on high-performing, holistic, and inclusive education systems. This open tender seeks expert analysis to inform policy and practice within the Irish public sector.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct a thorough literature review on high-performing education systems. - Analyze holistic approaches to education delivery. - Evaluate strategies for fostering inclusive educational environments. - Deliver findings suitable for policy development and strategic planning.

## Key Requirements - Demonstrated expertise in education policy, systems analysis, or related social sciences. - Proven experience in conducting high-level literature reviews and academic research. - Qualifications in education, sociology, or public policy are likely required. - Ability to synthesize complex international data into actionable insights.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €65,000.00 - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 29 17:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (eTenders Ireland). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology and team expertise; Financial proposal with cost breakdown; Completed tender forms and eligibility declarations.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for academic consultancies, research firms, or specialized education policy advisors with strong analytical capabilities. - Opportunities: Provides a platform to influence national education policy and establish credibility with the Department of Education. - Risks: The scope is broad; failure to clearly define the review's boundaries may lead to scope creep or misalignment with departmental expectations. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from established research institutions and specialized policy consultancies.

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.

Department of Education and Youth has 7 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 12 contract(s) worth around €31,337,089.

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