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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Documents
- Contract notice 9053820.pdfDownload (pdf)
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