The Establishment of a Single-Operator Framework Agreement for Personal Assistant Support for Students with Disabilities for the Access UCC Disability Support Centre

Tenders The Establishment of a Single­Operator Framework Agreement for Personal Assistant Support

The Establishment of a Single-Operator Framework Agreement for Personal Assistant Support for Students with Disabilities for the Access UCC Disability Support Centre

University College Cork

## Summary The University College Cork (UCC) is seeking to establish a single-operator framework agreement for personal assistant support services for students with disabilities. The contract will be awarded through an open tender process, and the estimated value excluding VAT is €480,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of personal assistant care services for UCC students with physical/mobility disabilities, blind/vision impaired students who require help with logistical and personal care requirements associated with participation in a course of study. - Management of performance and evaluation of the framework agreement's effectiveness.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must be able to provide evidence of relevant experience and qualifications in providing similar services. - Qualifications: Tenderers must have a proven track record of delivering high-quality support services for students with disabilities. - Certifications: Not specified. - Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to manage a framework agreement and deliver the required services.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value excluding VAT: €480,000 - Submission deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026, at 12:00 noon IST - Contract duration: 48 months

## How to Bid - Submission method: Tenders must be submitted via the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. - Languages accepted: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document covering selection and award criteria + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Tenderers Statement + Pricing Schedule + Confirmation of Acceptance of Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit organizations with experience in providing support services for students with disabilities. - Opportunities: The contract offers a 48-month framework agreement, providing stability and predictability for the successful bidder. - Risks: + High competition due to the open tender process + Potential for abnormally low tenders that may compromise service quality

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.

University College Cork has 37 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 8 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 132 contract(s) worth around €360,546,151.

Recent awarded suppliers include Murnane & O'Shea Ltd + rest of framework, Summerhill Construction, University College Cork (UCC), Firecrest Safety Systems Ltd, Emerald Fire technology Ltd.