Single Operator Framework for the Provision of Recruitment and Campaign Recruitment Services for Nurses for Irish Prison Service

Provision of Recruitment and Campaign Recruitment Services for Nurses for Irish Prison Service

Single Operator Framework for the Provision of Recruitment and Campaign Recruitment Services for Nurses for Irish Prison Service

Irish Prison Service

## Summary The Irish Prison Service is procuring a single-operator framework for recruitment and campaign recruitment services specifically targeting nurses. This open procedure allows for the selection of one provider to manage these specialized hiring needs over a four-year period.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of recruitment services for nursing staff. - Execution of campaign recruitment activities. - Assessment centre services for recruitment. - Human resources management consultancy services.

## 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 documents for technical and financial capacity requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €158,000 (excluding VAT). - Maximum framework value: €158,000. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Tender validity: 12 months. - Submission deadline: 01/06/2026 12:00 +01:00. - Note: The tender summary lists a conflicting deadline of Wed Jun 03 12:00:00 IST 2026, but the detailed lot section specifies 01/06/2026. Bidders must verify the correct date on the official portal.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7996532 - Language: English. - Key documents: Download procurement documents from the provided link. Additional information requests must be submitted by 22/05/2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized recruitment agencies with experience in healthcare or nursing sectors. - Opportunity: Secures a long-term (4-year) framework agreement with a central government authority. - Risk: The low estimated value (€158k) may not justify high-cost bidding efforts for large firms; verify if this is a cap or a total pot. - Complexity: As a "Single Operator Framework," competition is fierce for the sole spot, requiring a highly competitive proposal.

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.

Irish Prison Service has 35 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 146 contract(s) worth around €425,802,082.

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