AG3667C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of Children's and Young Person's Farm Safety Awareness Initiative in Second Level School's for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (‘DAFM’) is inviting tender submissions for funding

AG3667C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of Children's and Young Person's Farm Safety Awareness Initiative in Second Level School's for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is inviting tenders for the provision of a children's and young person's farm safety awareness initiative in second-level schools. The estimated value of the contract is €500,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of a children's and young person's farm safety awareness initiative in second-level schools * Projects must be delivered by November 2026 * Specific programmes for Transition Year and Agricultural Science Students

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: groups and organisations with the capability and vision to develop and deliver projects addressing children's and young person's safety on Irish farms * Qualifications: not specified * Certifications: not specified * Experience: not specified

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €500,000 (excl. VAT) * Submission deadline: Mon Jul 20 14:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 60 months with an option to extend for up to 4 years * Framework/DPS: none

## How to Bid * Submission method: electronic via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit organisations with experience in education and training services, particularly those with a focus on farm safety awareness. * Opportunities: the contract offers a chance to contribute to improving children's and young person's safety on farms. * Risks: + The contract has a relatively short duration (60 months), which may limit opportunities for long-term partnerships or collaborations. + The requirement for specific programmes for Transition Year and Agricultural Science Students may present challenges in terms of content development and delivery.

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