The provision of a Managing Agent for the Procurement and Development of a Sensory Development and Regulation Programme

The provision of a Managing Agent for the Procurement and Development of a Sensory Development and Regulation Programme

Department of Children Disability and Equality

## Summary The Department of Children Disability and Equality is seeking a Managing Agent for the Procurement and Development of a Sensory Development and Regulation Programme. The contract involves providing regulation training and play packs for early learning and care and school-age childcare service providers.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provide managing agent services for the procurement and development of a sensory development and regulation programme - Develop and implement a regulatory framework for sensory development and regulation in early learning and care and school-age childcare settings - Provide training and support to service providers on implementing the regulatory framework - Develop and provide play packs for early learning and care and school-age childcare settings

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered with the relevant Irish authorities and have a valid tax clearance certificate. - Qualifications: Tenderers must have experience in providing managing agent services, particularly in the area of education and childcare. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: Tenderers must have a proven track record of delivering similar projects.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €7,670,000.00 - Submission deadline: Friday 4th September 2026 at 14:00 IST - Contract duration: 30 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission form + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) + Supporting documentation as required by the tender specification.

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing managing agent services, particularly in the area of education and childcare. - Opportunities: The contract provides a significant opportunity for a business to work closely with the Department of Children Disability and Equality on a high-profile project. - Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value of the contract. + Complex procurement process requiring careful attention to detail.

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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