CFT for the provision of Consultancy Services

CFT for the provision of Consultancy Services

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland

## Summary Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland is seeking a service provider to deliver a broad range of Business Consultancy Services in support of its strategic, operational, and organisational requirements over 5 years. The estimated value of the contract is €1,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Strategic and policy development * Organisational development * Governance and performance improvement * Programme and project management * Business transformation * Stakeholder engagement * Digital and data-enabled improvement * Other related business consultancy services

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified and experienced service provider * High-quality, evidence-based advice and support * Professional expertise, methodologies, and sectoral knowledge * Ability to meet Research Ireland's evolving requirements

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,000,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, 25 September 2026, 12:00:00 IST * Contract duration: 5 years

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) + Procurement Document * Address for submission: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8897682

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing consultancy services to the education sector. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term partnership with a major Irish public sector organisation + Opportunity to deliver a range of consultancy services to support Research Ireland's strategic and operational requirements * Risks: + High level of competition from established consultancy firms + Potential for complex procurement process and evaluation 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.

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €598,436.

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