The provision of a Leadership Development Programme for UCC

The provision of a Leadership Development Programme for UCC

University College Cork

## Summary University College Cork (UCC) is procuring a comprehensive Leadership Development Programme for its staff. This open tender seeks a provider to deliver personal development and management training services over a long-term engagement.

## Scope & Deliverables - Delivery of a Leadership Development Programme tailored for UCC employees. - Provision of personal development, management, and staff training services. - Preparation of associated training manuals and materials. - Execution of services primarily within the South-West region of Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Bidders must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender dossier for technical requirements. - The contract is not reserved for specific social or economic enterprises.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €600,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 26 May 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 84 months (7 years). - Tender Validity: 180 days. - Framework/DPS: Not applicable; this is a standard open procedure.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7979271 - Language: All tenders and documents must be in English. - Key Documents: Prepare the full tender response according to the Procurement Document available at the link above. Request additional information by 15 May 2026 if needed.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for established training providers with experience in higher education leadership development and long-term service delivery. - Opportunity: The 7-year duration offers significant revenue stability and potential for deep institutional integration. - Risk: The lengthy contract term requires robust resource planning and financial forecasting to manage long-term operational costs. - Compliance: Strict adherence to GPA and EU Directive 2014/24/EU rules is required; ensure exclusion grounds are thoroughly addressed.

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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