Provision of Alternative Respite Service for HSE Integrated Health Area Dublin North County and Integrated Health Area Dublin North City and West (IHA DNC and IHA DNCW)

IHA DNC and IHA DNCW Disability Services are seeking a provider to work in partnership with the HSE

Provision of Alternative Respite Service for HSE Integrated Health Area Dublin North County and Integrated Health Area Dublin North City and West (IHA DNC and IHA DNCW)

Health Service Executive (HSE)

## Summary The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a provider to deliver afterschool, holidays and weekend respite service for children and adolescents aged 5-18 years old with complex needs arising from a disability. The contract will be for a duration of 60 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of alternative respite service for HSE Integrated Health Area Dublin North County and Integrated Health Area Dublin North City and West (IHA DNC and IHA DNCW) * Delivery of afterschool, holidays and weekend respite service for children and adolescents aged 5-18 years old with complex needs arising from a disability

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

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1.0 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit providers with experience in delivering respite services for children and adolescents with complex needs. * Opportunities include partnering with the HSE to deliver a vital service to vulnerable individuals. * Risks include the complexity of the contract and the need to comply with strict eligibility and qualification requirements.

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