Call for Tender dated for the Provision of a Leadership Development Programme

Research Ireland is seeking proposals for a Leadership Development Programme to be delivered over

Call for Tender dated for the Provision of a Leadership Development Programme

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland

## Summary Taighde Éireann (Research Ireland) is procuring a bespoke Leadership Development Programme for its staff. The contract requires a provider to design and deliver a structured intervention over a 12-month period, focusing on cohort-based learning and individual development.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design and delivery of a leadership development programme tailored to Research Ireland’s organisational priorities. - Structuring of learning activities, including cohort-based sessions and individual development interventions. - Phasing of interventions over a 12-month duration to maximize impact and sustainability. - Provision of diagnostics and methodology to inform the programme structure.

## Key Requirements - Demonstrated experience in delivering similar leadership development programmes. - Ability to propose appropriate programme structure, sequencing, and intensity of interventions. - Methodology must align with organisational priorities and ensure sustainability of learning. - Tenderers must meet standard exclusion criteria and selection criteria outlined in the procurement document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €150,000 (excluding VAT) - Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026 at 12:00 IST - Contract Duration: 18 months (programme delivery over 12 months) - Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal. - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare a proposal detailing methodology, diagnostics, experience, and the phased programme structure. Access full procurement documents via the provided eTenders link.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for consultancies with strong track records in public sector leadership training and change management. - Opportunity: Provides a significant entry point into a central government body, potentially leading to future engagements. - Risk: The 12-month delivery window within an 18-month contract requires precise scheduling; failure to demonstrate clear phasing may result in disqualification. - Competition: Open procedure under EU Directive 2014/24/EU suggests broad international competition; strict adherence to electronic submission formats is critical.

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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