INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF LEAN GREEN DIGITAL EXPORT MENTORING SERVICES FOR THE LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE KILKENNY

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF LEAN GREEN DIGITAL EXPORT MENTORING SERVICES FOR THE LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE KILKENNY

Kilkenny County Council_1185

## Summary The Kilkenny County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Lean Green Digital Export Mentoring Services for the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny. The contract is for a duration of 36 months and has an estimated value of €900,000 excluding VAT.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of Lean Green Digital Export Mentoring Services * Business and management consultancy services * General management consultancy services * Business development consultancy services * Financial management consultancy services * Marketing management consultancy services * Human resources management consultancy services * Production management consultancy services * Management-related services * Public relations consultancy services * Research consultancy services * Development consultancy services * Financial analysis and accounting software package * Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services * Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the eTenders website and meet the eligibility criteria specified in the procurement documents. * Qualifications: Tenderers must have relevant experience and qualifications in providing business and management consultancy services. * Certifications: Tenderers must hold relevant certifications and accreditations in the field of business and management consultancy. * Experience: Tenderers must have experience in providing Lean Green Digital Export Mentoring Services to similar clients.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €900,000 excluding VAT * Submission deadline: 09/10/2026 12:00 +01:00 * Contract duration: 36 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: Tenderers must prepare a comprehensive tender document that includes a detailed proposal, methodology, and pricing.

## Bid Considerations * This tender is suitable for businesses with experience in providing business and management consultancy services, particularly in the areas of Lean Green Digital Export Mentoring. * Opportunities: Tenderers may have the opportunity to work with the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny and provide services to small and medium-sized enterprises in the region. * Risks: Tenderers should be aware of the risks associated with working with a local authority and the potential for changes to the contract or procurement process.

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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