CFT 3993 – The Provision of Mentoring Services for the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin – 15 Lots

CFT 3993 – The Provision of Mentoring Services for the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin – 15 Lots

South Dublin County Council

## Summary The South Dublin County Council is procuring mentoring services for the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin. The contract involves providing business information services, training, mentoring, and financial supports to micro-enterprises and individuals starting their own businesses in the region.

## Scope & Deliverables * 15 lots covering various areas of expertise: + Lot 1: Finance + Lot 2: Business Management + Lot 3: Social Media and Digital Marketing + Lot 4: Sales and Marketing / Public Relations + Lot 5: Human Resources + Lot 6: Food and Drink + Lot 7: Social Enterprise + Lot 8: Creative Economy (e.g. Textiles, Design and Fashion) + Lot 9: Website / Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) + Lot 10: Intellectual Property (IP) / Legal services + Lot 11: Health Wellbeing / Fitness / Hair and Beauty Therapy + Lot 12: Technology/Engineering + Lot 13: IT / Digital /AI/ Software Development / Cybersecurity + Lot 14: Export / Customs + Lot 15: Any other relevant sector

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Relevant expertise and experience in mentoring services * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Proven track record of providing high-quality mentoring services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €750,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: 09/09/2026 16:00 IST * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (available on etenders.gov.ie) + Technical proposal outlining the bidder's approach and methodology + Financial proposal outlining the bidder's pricing and payment terms

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with expertise in mentoring services, particularly those with experience working with micro-enterprises and individuals starting their own businesses. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract (4 years) + Opportunity to work with a local authority and contribute to the development of small businesses in the region * Risks: + High competition due to the open tender procedure + Uncertainty regarding the contract's terms and conditions, including electronic invoicing and payment requirements

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.

South Dublin County Council has 78 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 194 contract(s) worth around €646,051,269.

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