RFT for the Provision of a Single Academic Partner for Officer Education Pathways Courses

RFT for the Provision of a Single Academic Partner for Officer Education Pathways Courses

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces are seeking a single academic partner to provide accredited programmes for the training and education of senior commissioned leadership and cadets. The estimated value of the contract is €3,556,920.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provide accredited programmes for Joint Command and Staff Course (JCSC), Land Command and Staff Course (LCSC), and Joint Cadet Course * Deliver residential components of the course * Participate in practical formative and summative assessment events * Provide dedicated staff at the DFTC, Curragh Camp, to support the delivery and administration of all programmes * Allocate dedicated and onsite academic staff to the Military College

## Key Requirements * Demonstrable and substantial expertise in Leadership, Management, Defence, Security, and International Relations * Proven track record of delivering similar or comparable collaborative educational programmes within international military colleges, defence academies, or equivalent institutions * Ability to provide accredited programmes that address specific requirements for the training and education of the Defence Forces Senior Commissioned Leadership and Cadets

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €3,556,920 * Submission deadline: 23 September 2026, 12:30 IST * Contract duration: 7 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), tender documents, and any additional information requested by the contracting authority

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit organisations with experience in providing educational services to military institutions. * Opportunities: The contract offers a 7-year duration, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. * Risks: The contract requires a high level of expertise in Leadership, Management, Defence, Security, and International Relations, which may pose a risk for organisations without relevant experience.

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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