2023/12 - Re-advertising for Panel Membership - Year 3. The Provision of Psychotherapy and Counselling Services and Clinical Psychologists to LMETB Schools and Centres

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2023/12 - Re-advertising for Panel Membership - Year 3. The Provision of Psychotherapy and Counselling Services and Clinical Psychologists to LMETB Schools and Centres

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384

## Summary The Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) is seeking to establish a panel of service providers for the provision of psychotherapy and counselling services and clinical psychologists to its schools and centres. The estimated value of the contract is €550,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of psychotherapy and counselling services * Provision of clinical psychologists * Services may be required on an hourly, daily or weekly basis

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €550,000 * Submission deadline: Thu Sep 03 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 3 years * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=6451523 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + Contract notice - general directive, standard regime

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit service providers with experience in providing psychotherapy and counselling services to educational institutions. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value of €550,000 and a duration of 3 years, which could provide a stable source of income for successful bidders. * Risks: + Competition from other service providers + Uncertainty around the exact scope of work and requirements + Potential for changes to the contract terms or conditions during the contract period

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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