Request for Tender for the Provision of EU Engagement Services

The objective of the RFT is to procure consultancy/support services, Skillnet Ireland seeks an

Request for Tender for the Provision of EU Engagement Services

Skillnet Ireland

## Summary Skillnet Ireland is seeking a provider to deliver consultancy/support services for EU engagement, focusing on profile raising, network development, and leveraging EU opportunities. The estimated value of the contract is €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Profile raising and Network development * Funding Opportunities and Proposal Development * Policy Alignment and Impact of EU Engagement

## Key Requirements * Organisation with a track record of winning EU funding * Experience in developing profile, policy responses, and leadership at European level * Understanding of the brief and relevant methodology

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €200,000 * Submission deadline: 5th August 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative and technical specifications + Methodology and approach for EU engagement services

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit organisations with experience in EU funding, policy development, and leadership at European level. * Opportunities include leveraging EU opportunities to enhance workforce development, enterprise competitiveness, and system innovation. * Risks include the complexity of EU engagement services and the need for a strong track record in winning EU funding.

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.

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