Provision of quantitative and qualitative research to identify the most helpful non-therapeutic parenting supports for parents of children with additional needs and practitioners who support them

In the work of the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE), a recurring gap has been

Provision of quantitative and qualitative research to identify the most helpful non-therapeutic parenting supports for parents of children with additional needs and practitioners who support them

Department of Children Disability and Equality

## Summary The Department of Children Disability and Equality (DCDE) is seeking a research consultancy service to identify the most helpful non-therapeutic parenting supports for parents of children with additional needs. The contract will be awarded through an open procedure, with an estimated value of €70,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of quantitative and qualitative research to identify the most helpful non-therapeutic parenting supports for parents of children with additional needs and practitioners who support them. * Identification of training and supports that best equip practitioners to support parents of children with additional needs.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tenderer must be a company or organization registered in Ireland. * Qualifications: + Research consultancy services experience (main CPV code 73210000). + Ability to deliver high-quality research reports and presentations. * Certifications: None specified. * Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to conduct research projects similar in scope and complexity.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €70,000. * Submission deadline: Friday, 10 July 2026, at 14:00 IST. * Contract duration: 24 months. * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8371142). * Languages accepted: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission form. + Service Delivery Plan (400 marks). + Capacity to meet requirements (400 marks). + Cost proposal (200 marks).

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit research consultancy firms with experience in conducting similar projects for government agencies. * Opportunities: The contract offers a chance to work on an important project that can make a positive impact on the lives of parents and children with additional needs. * Risks: + High competition from established research consultancy firms. + Limited budget (€70,000) may restrict the scope of the project.

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.

Department of Children Disability and Equality has 8 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 6 contract(s) worth around €11,270,175.

Recent awarded suppliers include Mary Immaculate College EO, Technological University Dublin, Expleo Technology Ireland Limited, Clarion Consulting Limited_94384, B G Heffernan Ltd.