Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision, design and delivery of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Programmes

The Contracting Authority invites suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to provide high­

Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision, design and delivery of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Programmes

The Irish Centre for Business Excellence

## Summary The Irish Centre for Business Excellence is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to provide high-quality training and skills development programmes under a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision, design, and delivery of Data-Driven and AI-Enabled Workforce Development Services.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of industrial and technical training services * Design and delivery of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Programmes * Support for digital fluency, data analytics capability, and AI-enabled decision-making across participating member companies

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in providing industrial and technical training services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €2,000,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Thursday, 9th July 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework Agreement: Yes, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + Digital RFT and docs (attached as a zip file)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing industrial and technical training services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation and AI. * Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of €2 million and a duration of 48 months, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. * Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure + Complex requirements for the provision of high-quality training and skills development programmes

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 Irish Centre for Business Excellence has 2 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €176,300.

Recent awarded suppliers include University of Limerick, Luftavia Technical Training.