Provision of Crèche Services for the Houses of the Oireachtas

Qualification Questionnaire. The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for

Provision of Crèche Services for the Houses of the Oireachtas

Houses of the Oireachtas Service

## Summary The Houses of the Oireachtas Service is seeking a single-party framework agreement for crèche services, with an estimated value of €5 million. The contract will be for a duration of 10 years and will provide childcare services to the Houses of the Oireachtas in Dublin.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of crèche services for the Houses of the Oireachtas * Childcare services for employees and their families * Services to be provided at the Houses of the Oireachtas location in Dublin

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be eligible to participate in public procurement procedures in Ireland * Qualifications: Tenderers must have relevant experience and qualifications in providing childcare services * Certifications: Tenderers must hold any necessary certifications for providing childcare services in Ireland * Experience: Tenderers must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in providing childcare services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €5 million * Submission deadline: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (12:00 IST) * Contract duration: 10 years * Framework/DPS: Single-party framework agreement

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Qualification Questionnaire + Response Document (Appendix A)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing childcare services and a strong understanding of Irish public procurement procedures. * Opportunities for collaboration or partnership with existing childcare providers in Dublin may be available. * Risks associated with bidding on this tender include the complexity of the qualification questionnaire and the competitive nature of the process.

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