Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training Services for Cork County Council on behalf of the Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West and Cork South

Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training Services for Cork County Council on behalf of the Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West and Cork South

Cork County Council

## Summary Cork County Council is seeking a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of training services for the Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West and Cork South. The estimated value of the contract is €2,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of training services for the Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West and Cork South - Training courses for various topics, including "Start Your Own Business" and "Business Management and Owner Management Development Programmes" - Framework agreement for a period of 4 years

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must be established in the EU and have the necessary qualifications and experience to provide the required training services. - Qualifications: Tenderers must have a proven track record of providing training services and meet the selection criteria outlined in the ESPD. - Certifications: Tenderers must hold any necessary certifications, such as ISO 9001 or equivalent.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €2,000,000 - Submission deadline: Monday, 2 November 2026, 13:00 GMT - Contract duration: 4 years - Framework agreement: Yes, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: Tender documentation, ESPD, and any additional information requested by the contracting authority

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing training services to local authorities and small businesses. - Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value and a long duration, providing a stable income stream for the successful bidder. - Risks: The contract is subject to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), which may impose additional requirements and risks on the bidder.

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.

Cork County Council has 76 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 8 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 182 contract(s) worth around €785,434,079.

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