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CfT: Single-party framework for the delivery of an NFQ Level 8 Honours Degree Programme in Management, Operations, Quality and Process Improvement (2026 to 2029), delivered part-time in a blended format

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
26/18
Name of Contracting Authority:
The Irish Centre for Business Excellence
Publish on behalf of:
Irish Centre for Business Excellence
Title:
Single-party framework for the delivery of an NFQ Level 8 Honours Degree Programme in Management, Operations, Quality and Process Improvement (2026 to 2029), delivered part-time in a blended format
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
No
Description:
ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet (Irish Centre for Business Excellence CLG) invites tenders for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement with one Economic Operator for the delivery of an accredited NFQ Level 8 Honours Degree programme in Management, Operations, Quality and Process Improvement, or equivalent, delivered part-time in a blended format to employees of APS Skillnet member companies and accessible to learners nationally. The initial contract is for one intake commencing no later than 28 February 2027, with up to three intakes in total (maximum one per year). The framework will run for one year with the option to extend by 1 + 1 years (maximum 3 years). The maximum value of the framework is EUR 198,000 excluding VAT. Full details are set out in the Request for Tender documents.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Education and vocational education services
Relates to a social or specific service contract as set out in Annex 14 of the Procurement Directive:
Yes
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
80000000-Education and training services
80500000-Training services
Contact Point:
Colm Breen, colmb@icbe.ie
Contact Point - Phone Number:
+353 61 423 622
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
198,000
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
12/11/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
05/11/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
12/11/2026 12:30
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:
36 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
90 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
16/10/2026 16:09
TED links for published notices:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two