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Provision of Contracted training courses to Kerry College Monavalley Campus QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care Programme

Issued by Kerry Education and Training Board · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

Published
14 Sept 2026
Closes
2 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC
Bid opening
2 Oct 2026, 10:30 UTC
Value
EUR 210,000
Reference
KETB20260034
Location
Ireland
Sector
Education & Training
Type
services

Details

The successful supplier will be required to deliver the course subject to adequate learner Numbers and budget availability. Training provision of the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care Programme (5M21473). This upskilling initiative has been requested by the industry representatives in response to identified skills gaps within the childcare sector and increasing industry demand for suitably qualified professionals in Co Kerry. The programme will support workforce development by enhancing the skills, knowledge, and professional competencies required to meet current and future needs within the industry. It will run over a two-year period, commencing in November 2026 to approximately November 2028.

Contracting authority: Kerry Education and Training Board

Procurement type: Services

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 80530000-Vocational training services

Estimated value: EUR 210,000

Contract duration: 24 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 25/09/2026 11:00

Tender opening: 02/10/2026 11:30

EU funding: No

Directive: Directive: 2014/24/EU (Classic)

Region (NUTS): IE053

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Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from Kerry Education and Training Board, going back to September 2026 — 5 of them still open. They buy mostly in Manufacturing & Supply, Education & Training and Energy & Power. There are 42 open Education & Training tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 7 days.

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