Consultancy Services to Support Humanitarian Unit’s Engagement in Gender and Protection from Sexual and Gender Based Violence

In summary, the Services comprise: the support of a consultant(s) to provide technical assistance

Consultancy Services to Support Humanitarian Unit’s Engagement in Gender and Protection from Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála

## Summary The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is procuring consultancy services to support its Humanitarian Unit’s engagement on gender equality and the prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (S/GBV). This contract specifically supports Ireland’s leadership role in the donor group for the Call to Action on S/GBV in Emergencies.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provide technical assistance to the DFAT Humanitarian Unit and other relevant units. - Support engagement on gender equality broadly, with a specific focus on S/GBV. - Assist with Ireland’s lead role in the donor group for the Call to Action on S/GBV in Emergencies. - Deliver consultancy services related to foreign affairs, equal opportunities, and development.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and specific qualifications are detailed in the Procurement Document (source of grounds for exclusion and selection criteria). - Bidders must meet standard exclusion grounds as per the Procurement Document. - No specific certifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender documentation for technical and professional competence requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €120,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 18:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 2 Years. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement; not a Dynamic Purchasing System.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Submit via the Irish eTenders portal: [https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8039620](https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8039620). - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare responses according to the Procurement Document, including grounds for exclusion and selection criteria.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized consultancies with expertise in humanitarian aid, gender policy, and S/GBV prevention. - Opportunity: Supports high-profile international diplomatic engagement and Ireland’s leadership in global humanitarian initiatives. - Risk: Requires strict adherence to the Procurement Document’s selection criteria; failure to demonstrate relevant technical competence may lead to exclusion. - Competition: Open procedure under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), implying potential international competition.

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