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Ireland – Education and training services – Training and Skills Development for Festival Makers

Create (C.A.F.E. Company Limited by Guarantee) · Dublin, Ireland Closes in 17d

Summary

Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, invites individuals, organisations, or consortia with relevant skills and experience to apply for inclusion on a multi-lot framework agreement. The framework will cover the delivery of a training and skills development programme for the festival sector, with a focus on festivals in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. This is a multi-lot framework tender. The framework is divided into 5 lots, to enable different pieces of work to be delivered by contractors, suppliers, teams, or consortia expert in the field for each lot. Tenderers may apply for one lot, several lots, or all 5 lots, and should clearly state which lot(s) they are applying for in Section 1 of Part II of their submission document.

How to bid

1. Open the official notice on TED (687196-2026) and download the procurement documents linked there — the full specification, award criteria and any lots.
2. Check you can take part: this is an open procedure for services, so review the selection criteria (turnover, references, certifications) before investing time.
3. Submit through the buyer's e-procurement portal before 23 October 2026, 18:00 CET. Late submissions are rejected automatically — set a reminder a week ahead for questions and a day ahead for upload.

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