DLR Co Co - Provision of Consultancy Services to support the development of a Skills Strategy 2027-2031 for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown

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DLR Co Co - Provision of Consultancy Services to support the development of a Skills Strategy 2027-2031 for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

## Summary Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is seeking consultancy services to support the development of a Skills Strategy 2027-2031 for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown. The contract involves a detailed assessment of current and future skills requirements, incorporating demand and supply-side analysis.

## Scope & Deliverables * Undertake a detailed assessment of the current and future skills requirements of the County * Provide a robust evidence base to inform policy, including: + Baseline analysis of employment and skills characteristics across the County + Forecasts of sectoral and competency-based skills needs to 2030 + Assessment of skills supply pipelines across higher and further education providers + Engagement with key stakeholders + Development of practical, time-bound policy recommendations aligned with the strategic objectives of the Contracting Authority

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Main classification (CPV): 79550000 Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services + Additional classifications: 79553000 Desktop publishing services, 79970000 Publishing services, etc. * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €80,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 9 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (available on etenders.gov.ie) + Procurement documents (available on etenders.gov.ie)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with expertise in market and economic research, polling and statistics, education and training services. * Opportunities: + Chance to work with a local authority on a strategic project + Potential for long-term collaboration * Risks: + High competition from other bidders + Unclear eligibility criteria

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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