Provision of a Test of Professional Competence for Physiotherapists for CORU

Provision of a Test of Professional Competence for Physiotherapists for CORU

Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU)

## Summary CORU is seeking a qualified tenderer to provide a Test of Professional Competence for Physiotherapists. The contract is valued at €690,000 and will be executed over 4 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of a Test of Professional Competence for Physiotherapists * Services: physiotherapy services (CPV code: 85142100) * Rehabilitation services (CPV code: 85312500) * Health services (CPV code: 85100000)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €690,000 * Submission deadline: Fri Sep 18 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated file: <2_c4t_8850988_1.xml>) + CORU Phsyiotherapists Tender Pack.zip (associated file: <1_CORU Phsyiotherapists Tender Pack.zip>)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit organisations with experience in providing physiotherapy services and tests of professional competence. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term partnership with CORU + Opportunity to contribute to the development of a Test of Professional Competence for Physiotherapists * Risks: + High level of competition due to open procedure + Uncertainty regarding contract execution within sheltered employment programmes

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.

Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) has 12 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 14 contract(s) worth around €2,752,908.

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