Framework Agreement for the provision of third-party services for eCollege

Framework Agreement for the provision of third-party services for eCollege

SOLAS

## Summary The Irish public sector is seeking a framework agreement for third-party services to support eCollege. The contract will be managed by SOLAS and covers ongoing QA Support and Specialist Support.

## Scope & Deliverables * Ongoing QA Support: 48-month duration, estimated value excluding VAT €323,008 * Specialist Support: 48-month duration, estimated value excluding VAT €323,008

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not specified * Qualifications: Not specified * Certifications: Not specified * Experience: Not specified

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: Not stated (maximum value of framework agreement €626,016) * Submission deadline: Thu Jul 09 13:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in education and training services, particularly those familiar with the Irish public sector. * Opportunities include a potential 48-month contract with an estimated value of €323,008 per lot. * Risks include the competitive nature of the tender process and the requirement for electronic submission.

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.

SOLAS has 15 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 27 contract(s) worth around €29,592,146.

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