Design, Delivery and Award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Leading Digital and AI Transformation

Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet now seek to appoint a suitably qualified higher education provider to

Design, Delivery and Award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Leading Digital and AI Transformation

Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet

## Summary Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet seeks a qualified higher education provider to design, deliver, and award a Postgraduate Diploma in Leading Digital and AI Transformation. The programme targets experienced professionals and leaders driving digital change within their organisations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design, delivery, and award of a postgraduate-level diploma. - Targeted at experienced professionals and leaders in digital/AI transformation. - Includes recruitment, marketing, evaluation, and reporting responsibilities. - Governance, quality assurance, and compliance management. - Intellectual property management and confidentiality adherence.

## Key Requirements - Must be a suitably qualified higher education provider. - Experience in designing and delivering postgraduate programmes. - Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or declaration. - Compliance with EU exclusion grounds and Irish public procurement law. - Insurance coverage as specified in terms and conditions. - Ability to manage conflicts of interest and adhere to the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €100,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Fri Jun 12 00:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 24 months. - No framework agreement or DPS.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic via eTenders portal. - Language: English. - Key documents: Method statement, organisational experience, project plan/timeline, completed pricing schedule, and required declarations. - Queries deadline: 08/06/2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established higher education institutions with strong industry links in digital/AI sectors. - Opportunity: Aligns with national skills priorities; co-funded by ESF+ and government, suggesting stable payment potential. - Risk: Scope includes marketing and recruitment, adding operational complexity beyond pure academic delivery. - Competition: Open procedure under GPA rules invites broad international competition, requiring robust differentiation.

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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