Facilitation and Development of Connexus Project for Leitrim County Council

The Programme Delivery Contractor will deliver a coordinated programme of community­based activities

Facilitation and Development of Connexus Project for Leitrim County Council

Leitrim County Council_2136

## Summary Leitrim County Council is procuring a Programme Delivery Contractor to facilitate and develop the Connexus Project across six community hubs in County Leitrim. The role involves coordinating community-based activities, ensuring compliance with SEUPB standards, and supporting digital inclusion and social engagement initiatives.

## Scope & Deliverables - Delivery of a coordinated programme of community-based activities across six Leitrim Connected Hubs. - Development of annual activity plans and hub-specific action plans aligned with local needs. - Facilitation of cross-border planning workshops and engagement with partners in Mid and East Antrim and Sligo. - Provision of advice on ICT requirements and compliant procurement for hubs. - Design and delivery of activities focusing on digital inclusion, health, enterprise development, and remote working. - Support for cross-border engagement via study visits, conferences, and mentoring. - Production of quarterly reports, learning outcome capture, and a final evaluation report.

## Key Requirements - Experience in programme delivery and community development. - Ability to align with SEUPB-approved Connexus Programme objectives and governance. - Capability to support marginalized groups, older people, and those with low digital confidence. - Proficiency in monitoring, reporting, and compliance with public sector requirements. - Specific eligibility criteria and exclusion grounds are detailed in the Procurement Document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €73,171 (excluding VAT) - Submission Deadline: 03 June 2026, 16:00 IST - Contract Duration: 34 Months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement; Dynamic Purchasing System reference provided for review purposes.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Via the eTenders portal at the provided URL. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Review the Procurement Document for specific exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for organizations with strong community engagement, cross-border collaboration, and programme management experience. - Opportunities: Supports PEACEPLUS values and offers long-term engagement (34 months) within a stable public sector framework. - Risks: Low estimated value may not justify high overheads; strict compliance with SEUPB and Council governance is critical. - Complexity: Requires coordination across multiple local authorities and partner hubs, demanding robust stakeholder management.

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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