Provision of Quality Management Software

Provision of Quality Management Software

Laois County Council

## Summary Laois County Council is procuring a software package to manage the controlled operation of a quality management system, including payroll and superannuation services. The estimated value of the contract is €80,000, excluding VAT.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of a software package to manage the controlled operation of a quality management system * Payroll and superannuation services * Custom software development services * System and support services * Software-related services * Content or data standardization and classification services

## Key Requirements * Eligible tenderers must be established in the European Union * Tenderers must have at least 3 years of experience in providing similar services * Tenderers must demonstrate a good understanding of the requirements and specifications outlined in the tender documents * Tenderers must comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €80,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Fri, 09 Oct 2026, 17:00:00 IST * Contract duration: 5 years * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission form + Technical proposal + Financial proposal + Proof of experience and qualifications

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit established software providers with experience in delivering quality management systems. * Opportunities: The contract offers a 5-year duration, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. * Risks: The contract's estimated value is relatively low, which may limit the number of bidders. Additionally, the tender process may be complex, requiring significant resources to prepare a competitive bid.

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.

Laois County Council has 25 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 28 contract(s) worth around €31,836,524.

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