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CfT: Request for Tenders for the Provision of a Part-Time Distance Learning Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation

Name of Contracting Authority:
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Title:
Request for Tenders for the Provision of a Part-Time Distance Learning Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation
CfT CA Unique ID:
MACRASKILLNET-MASTERS-2026
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
Macra Agricultural Skillnet invites tenders from suitably qualified providers for the design, academic management and delivery of a part-time, distance learning Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation. The programme will commence in September 2026 and will be delivered over a two-year period for cohorts of up to 15 learners. The programme is aimed at professionals across the Irish agri-food sector and will focus on agricultural extension, advisory capability, innovation, leadership, sustainability and knowledge transfer. The contract duration is two years. This is a below-threshold competition and no extensions apply.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
80300000-Higher education services
80430000-Adult-education services at university level
80500000-Training services
Contact Point:
Gillian Richardson
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
180,000
Awarded (CAN) value:
0
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
07/05/2026 17:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
30/04/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
07/05/2026 17:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
2 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
180 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
24/04/2026 11:09
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:288077-202...
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two