Request for Tenders for the Establishment of Single Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Section 68 Review Services in four (4) lots

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is establishing a new Framework Agreement to support the

Request for Tenders for the Establishment of Single Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Section 68 Review Services in four (4) lots

The Higher Education Authority

## Summary The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is seeking to establish a single-party framework agreement for the provision of Section 68 Review Services in four lots. The estimated value of the contract is €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of Section 68 Financial Review services * Provision of Section 68 Organisational Review services * Provision of other review services (lots not specified) * Framework agreement duration: 48 months

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators must be able to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in the field of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. * Qualifications: Tenderers must submit evidence of their ability to deliver high-quality review services. * Certifications: Not specified. * Experience: Tenderers must have a proven track record of delivering similar services.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €200,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, at 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework agreement: Yes

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + Evidence of qualifications and experience + Proof of relevant certifications (if applicable)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services who are looking for a long-term contract opportunity. * Opportunities: The framework agreement could provide a stable source of revenue for the successful bidder over a 48-month period. * Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure type. + Requirements for tenderers to submit tenders for all four lots may increase the complexity and risk of bidding.

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.

The Higher Education Authority has 3 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €128,750.

Recent awarded suppliers include bigO, The Reelists.