Call for Tender for the Provision of Seafood Educational Development Programme (Primary and Secondary School Level)

BIM are seeking a qualified service provider to manage and deliver a comprehensive, two­phase

Call for Tender for the Provision of Seafood Educational Development Programme (Primary and Secondary School Level)

Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

## Summary The Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish Sea Fisheries Board) is seeking a service provider to manage and deliver a comprehensive seafood-focused educational initiative across Ireland. The program aims to modernize educational resources and strengthen the connection between the Irish seafood industry and the educational sector.

## Scope & Deliverables * Manage and deliver a two-phase seafood focused educational initiative * Implement a pre-designed, four-module program for Transition Year students (Project I: Seafood in Schools) * Update, design, pilot, and launch a new primary-level initiative, "BIM School of Fish" (Project II: School of Fish) * Provide professional, high-impact learning experiences that inform and inspire the next generation regarding Ireland's marine environment

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Service providers must be qualified to manage and deliver educational programs * Qualifications: Providers must have experience in delivering educational services, particularly in secondary education * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Providers must have a proven track record of delivering successful educational initiatives

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €800,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal * Languages: English (officially available) * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits service providers with experience in delivering educational services, particularly in secondary education. * Opportunities: + The contract provides a 48-month duration, allowing for long-term partnerships and relationships. + The program aims to modernize educational resources and strengthen the connection between the Irish seafood industry and the educational sector. * Risks: + The high estimated value of €800,000 may pose financial risks for service providers. + The complexity of the project, involving two phases and multiple stakeholders, may require significant resources and expertise.

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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