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Ireland: Tenders/Skillnet Ireland/RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security, - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty Project
  1. Competition notice published

    Sep 23, 2025 2:24 PMSeptember 23, 2025 2:24 PM
  2. Supplier selection

    Dec 12, 2025 12:00 AMDecember 12, 2025 12:00 AM
  3. Contract signed

    Jan 29, 12:00 AMJanuary 29, 2026 12:00 AM
  4. Result notice published

    Feb 17, 11:44 AMFebruary 17, 2026 11:44 AM

Brief

RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security, - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty Project

Awarded

The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

Deadline
Feb 16,Expired
Award
Cost 10%
Procedure
OpenSingle stage
Agreement
Buying services
Estimated value
€180Kover 17 months

Brief

Skillnet Ireland has entered into an agreement with Atlantic Technological University (EO) to deliver a suite of live online cybersecurity short courses, primarily for SMEs, under the EU DIGITAL4Security - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty Project. The services, which aim to improve cybersecurity readiness and address skills gaps, will be delivered over 17 months for a total value of 174,000 EUR. The selection criteria prioritized quality (90%), with specific emphasis on methodology and approach (40%), project team (20%), and brief (30%), alongside cost (10%). Six bids were received for this contract.

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Result

TED
  • Atlantic Technological University (EO)
    Winner
  • Number of bids
    6
  • Contract value
    €174,000

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Award Criteria

  • Description

    Quality awarded 88.5% max score 90%, Methodology and approach 39.5% max score 40%, Project team 20%, Brief 29% max score 30%

    Sub-criteria

    • Methodology and approach40%

      Methodology and approach 39.5% max score 40%

    • Brief30%

      Brief 29% max score 30%

    • Project team20%

      Project team 20%

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  • Description

    Cost 10%

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From the notice

  • RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty Project The purpose of this tender competition is to select an experienced and qualified Tenderer to design, deliver, and evaluate a suite of live online cybersecurity short courses, primarily targeted at SMEs but also open to other companies. These short courses are a key mechanism for delivering on the DIGITAL4Security project objectives, in particular: • Improving cybersecurity readiness and resilience of participating organisations. • Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap with training that is market-led, practical, and aligned with the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF). • Supporting secure digital transformation and competitiveness by equipping current and future organisational leaders with the skills needed to safeguard data sovereignty and mitigate cyber risks. The aim is to build practical cybersecurity awareness, strengthen digital resilience, and develop the skills needed to prepare current and future leaders—such as Cybersecurity Managers, Risk Managers, and CISOs—to address evolving cyber threats.

  • Contact

    procurement@skillnetireland.ie
  • Type
    Result
  • Location
    Dublin
  • Main code
    IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72000000
  • 73000000Research and development services and related consultancy services79000000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security80000000Education and training services
  • 72212732Data security software development services80420000E-learning services80550000Safety training services

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