Request for Tender for the provision of a rapid evidence review in relation to confidence in maths among children and young people in Ireland with a particular focus on girls and young women

Request for Tender for the provision of a rapid evidence review in relation to confidence in maths among children and young people in Ireland with a particular focus on girls and young women

Department of Education and Youth

## Summary The Department of Education and Youth is seeking a contractor to conduct a rapid evidence review on confidence in maths among children and young people in Ireland, with a focus on girls and young women.

## Scope & Deliverables * Conduct a rapid evidence review on confidence in maths among children and young people in Ireland * Focus on girls and young women * Consider evidence relating to confidence in mathematics and numeracy, including learners' self-belief, mathematical self-efficacy, attitudes towards mathematics, and willingness to engage with mathematical learning * Review should cover the continuum of educational provision, including key developmental and educational transition points

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified contractor(s) with experience in conducting rapid evidence reviews * Familiarity with the Irish education system and research landscape * Ability to work with sensitive data and adhere to data protection regulations * Compliance with EU regulations, including the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €80,000 (excl. VAT) * Submission deadline: Thursday, 5th November 2026, 17:00 GMT * Contract duration: 6 months, with possible extensions of up to 3 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Services Contract + Confidentiality Agreement

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in conducting rapid evidence reviews and working with sensitive data. * Opportunities: + Chance to contribute to the development of evidence-based policy in the Irish education sector. + Potential for long-term collaboration with the Department of Education and Youth. * Risks: + High level of competition from established research institutions and contractors. + Potential for complex and time-consuming evaluation 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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