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1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: Department of Education and Youth
Legal type of the buyer: Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority: General public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Coaching Services to School Leaders and Leadership Teams in Primary and Post-Primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Procedure identifier: fe88a863-9e03-4822-87df-3784a544a18b
Type of procedure: Open
The procedure is accelerated: no
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Cornamaddy Athlone County Westmeath
Town: Athlone
Postcode: N37 X659
Country subdivision (NUTS): Midland (IE063)
Country: Ireland
Additional information: Midland
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.5.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders: 7
The tenderer must submit tenders for all lots
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: Procurement Document
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0001
Title: Lot 1 Dublin North, Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Meath
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Internal identifier: 1
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Cornamaddy Athlone Co Westmeath
Town: Athlone
Postcode: N37 X659
Country subdivision (NUTS): Midland (IE063)
Country: Ireland
Additional information: Midland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 48 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 13/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 29/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 48 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 29/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 4
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation processing tenders: Department of Education and Youth
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0002
Title: Lot 2 Dublin South, Dublin West, Kildare, Wicklow
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Internal identifier: 2
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Cornamaddy Athlone County Westmeath
Town: Athlone
Postcode: N37 X659
Country subdivision (NUTS): Midland (IE063)
Country: Ireland
Additional information: Midland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 48 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 13/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 29/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 48 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 29/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 4
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation processing tenders: Department of Education and Youth
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0003
Title: Lot 3 Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Internal identifier: 3
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Cornamaddy Athlone County Westmeath
Town: Athlone
Postcode: N37 X659
Country subdivision (NUTS): Midland (IE063)
Country: Ireland
Additional information: Midland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 48 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 13/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 29/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 48 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 29/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 4
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation processing tenders: Department of Education and Youth
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0004
Title: Lot 4 Cork, Kerry, Limerick
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Internal identifier: 4
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Cornmaddy Athlone County Westmeath
Town: Athlone
Postcode: N37 X659
Country subdivision (NUTS): Midland (IE063)
Country: Ireland
Additional information: Midland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 48 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 13/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 29/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 48 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 29/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 4
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation processing tenders: Department of Education and Youth
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0005
Title: Lot 5 Galway, Clare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Internal identifier: 5
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country: Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information: Midland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 48 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 13/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 29/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 48 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 29/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 4
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation processing tenders: Department of Education and Youth
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0006
Title: Lot 6 Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Internal identifier: 6
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Cornmaddy Athlone County Westmeath
Town: Athlone
Postcode: N37 X659
Country subdivision (NUTS): Midland (IE063)
Country: Ireland
Additional information: Midland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 48 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 13/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 29/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 48 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 29/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 4
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation processing tenders: Department of Education and Youth
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0007
Title: Lot 7 Delivery of coaching through the medium of Irish as the need arises in areas covered by Lots 1 to 6
Description: The purpose of this RFT is to establish a multi supplier framework for a nationwide coaching service for school leaders and leadership teams in primary and post primary schools recognised by the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland
Internal identifier: 7
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79998000 Coaching services
Additional classification (cpv): 79632000 Personnel-training services, 79633000 Staff development services, 80000000 Education and training services, 80500000 Training services, 80510000 Specialist training services, 80511000 Staff training services, 80532000 Management training services, 80570000 Personal development training services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Cornamaddy Athlone County Westmeath
Town: Athlone
Postcode: N37 X659
Country subdivision (NUTS): Midland (IE063)
Country: Ireland
Additional information: Midland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 48 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 120 000,00 EUR
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 2 120 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 13/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 29/10/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 48 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 29/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 4
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Department of Education and Youth
Organisation processing tenders: Department of Education and Youth
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: Department of Education and Youth
Registration number: 2125
Department: Teacher Professional Learning Section (TPLS)
Postal address: Marlborough Street
Town: Dublin 1
Postcode: D01 RC96
Country subdivision (NUTS): Dublin (IE061)
Country: Ireland
Contact point: Teacher Professional Learning Section
Telephone: +353 87 3100683
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: The High Court of Ireland
Registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town: Dublin
Postcode: D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS): Dublin (IE061)
Country: Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official name: European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number: 002024901000
Department: European Dynamics S.A.
Town: Athens
Postcode: 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS): Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών (EL301)
Country: Greece
Telephone: +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation:
TED eSender
10. Change
Version of the previous notice to be changed: aa07fab9-53f5-48c7-a4f8-141207647e5e-01
Main reason for change: Publisher correction
Description: Response Deadline date was published as 26th of October 2026 which has now been changed to a new Response Deadline date which is 29th October 2026 at 12:00 Midday. The Queries/Clarifications Deadline has also been changed from 09th October 2026 to 13th October 2026. The Tender Response Document File ID 1 has been changed to reflect these changes in dates.
Notice information
Notice identifier/version: 6cd1ba3f-2af8-4f32-ac2d-79167c4946bb - 02
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 30/09/2026 13:29:04 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 674447-2026
OJ S issue number: 190/2026
Publication date: 01/10/2026