Procurements: SOLAS

>20 archived procurements

SOLAS has historically been a buyer of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, education and training services, and software programming and consultancy services.

Historically, suppliers to SOLAS have been Enovation Solutions, ASM, BDO, Beauchamps LLP, Client Solutions Limited, Colaiste De Danann t/a Clane College, Competence Assurance Solutions Ltd, Competence Assurance Solutions Ltd (CAS), CompTIA, and Cpl.

Recent procurements by SOLAS

2023-07-21 Framework Agreement for the Provision of online courses and related services for eCollege (SOLAS)
SOLAS is the Further Education and Training Authority responsible for planning, funding, and coordinating further education and training in Ireland. Its mandate is to ensure the provision of 21st-century high-quality, learner-focused, education and training programmes to school leavers, jobseekers, job changers, employees, and other learners. The Further Education and Training Strategy 2020 – 2024 sets out a range of priorities across three core pillars: building skills; creating pathways and fostering … View the procurement »

2023-03-30 Technical and Associated Design Services for Generation Apprenticeship Competitions and Supporting Events (SOLAS)
The National Apprenticeship Office is seeking proposals from interested parties for technical design and support and related graphic design services to support Generation Apprenticeship competitions and supporting events. Generation Apprenticeship is the overarching banner for promotion of apprenticeships in Ireland. It is a core component of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 (Action Plan). The services in this tender document are being sought for a period of up to 2 years. Generation … View the procurement »

2022-10-03 Multi Framework Agreements for the supply of eLearning Content Libraries/Software for Further Education and Training (SOLAS)
SOLAS requires off-the-shelf elearning content libraries to cover the wide array of subject matter that is delivered across FET. The content procured under this framework will support online courses delivered via eCollege, in addition to blended learning courses delivered throughout the further education and training (FET) sector in Ireland. View the procurement »

2022-07-28 Internal Audit, Corporate Governance and Risk Management Services (SOLAS)
SOLAS invites tenders from professional services firms to provide a fully outsourced internal audit service that complies with the IIA International Professional Practices Framework and the requirements of Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. This will include the nomination of a fully qualified and experienced individual who will fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit. View the procurement »

2022-01-25 External Quality Assurance Monitoring of eCollege (SOLAS)
eCollege is the national online learning service for the further education and training sector funded and overseen by SOLAS. eCollege courses are fully online and are part-time. Courses are aligned to industry certified pathways. Currently all courses operate on a continuous intake basis. eCollege engaged the services of an external service provider to develop a quality assurance framework with corresponding indicators and a database tool in 2020. This contract has concluded and the framework, … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Competence Assurance Solutions Ltd (CAS)

2021-10-15 Framework fOnline Learner Support Services for eCollege (SOLAS)
SOLAS are looking for tenderer(s) to provide the following services to online eCollege learners across the Lot or Lots for which they are the provider: 1. Tutor support services. 2. Course and learning design services including structuring content, identifying appropriate resources & content, ongoing curation of content, designing ongoing formative assessments, designing learning aids, structuring feedback, and satisfaction capture points, designing peer/social/project/task-based learning … View the procurement »

2021-08-31 An Online Assessment for Safe Pass Renewal (SOLAS)
Safe Pass is a mandatory one-day health and safety awareness programme managed by SOLAS. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, all construction workers in Ireland – including apprentices and trainees – are legally bound to hold a valid Safe Pass Registration Card. The programme is currently delivered by a network of SOLAS approved Safe Pass Tutors in a classroom setting. When issued, Safe Pass Cards are valid for a period of four years. Card holders are required to … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Pearson VUE

2021-03-09 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (SOLAS)
This objective of the RFT is to award a services contract to two Framework Members using a cascade mechanism to provide general legal advice. Required Services The range of services required by SOLAS are in the following four areas: • Administrative and Public Law – advices on matters relating to the public service environment, our statutory duties and the scope of our statutory remit. • Corporate and Commercial Law — advices on matters related to contract, tort and competition law. Compliance with … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Beauchamps LLP William Fry

2020-10-06 Development, Maintenance, Support and Improvement Services for the SOLAS Moodle Infrastructure (SOLAS)
SOLAS has put in place a federated Moodle infrastructure to meet the VLE (virtual learning environment) needs of the Further Education and Training (FET) sector in Ireland. SOLAS requires services to: 1) monitor, maintain and update the federated Moodle infrastructure, while ensuring continual improvement in performance and usability; 2) design and implement seamless integration solutions to SOLAS and FET systems and maintain existing web services integrations between these systems; 3) provide … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Enovation Solutions

2020-05-08 The Provision of the Production, Overprinting and Bureau Service for Safe Pass, CSCS, QSCS and National Craft Cards (SOLAS)
SOLAS has national responsibility for the development, monitoring and administration of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), the Quarries Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS) and the Safe Pass health and safety awareness training programme. This competition is looking to award the successful tender the contract for the production, overprinting and bureau service for Safepass Cards, Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Cards, Quarries Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS) Cards and … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Credit Card Systems Ireland Ltd

2019-12-16 Framework Agreement for the Supply of ICT Contractors for SOLAS ICT Department (SOLAS)
SOLAS may, on occasion, require additional resources to assist on strategic ICT projects and is therefore seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework (minimum of 3, maximum 5 participants) agreement for professional ICT contractor services. The framework agreement will be for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a period of 2 years on 1 such occasion. All framework participants will be subject to performance measurement and continuous improvement reviews throughout the period of each … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Cpl Eolas Recruitment Ergo Sabeo Holdings Ltd Sigmar Recruitment Consultants Ltd.

2019-09-26 Solas eCollege Course Provision (SOLAS)
The purpose of the tender is to appoint an organisation to manage the delivery of fully online training as an end-to-end service on behalf of Solas under the eCollege brand. The successful tenderer will support eCollege learners through their learning journey from managing enquiries from prospective learners, to supporting learning and certification, to follow up reporting on post-course progression to other courses or employment, etc. The successful tenderer will also monitor and report on the service, … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Colaiste De Danann t/a Clane College

2019-02-05 Establish a Single Party Framework for the Provision of Creative and Digital Campaign Services for SOLAS... (SOLAS)
The successful tenderer will be required to advise and assist SOLAS to develop and support the roll out for campaigns to promote apprenticeship, traineeship, employee development, and eCollege, the work may involved but not limited to: — provide integrated communications solutions to achieve campaign objectives, — provide strategic planning, evidence-based and creative recommendations to support the SOLAS’s objectives, — plan and manage approved creative deliverables under SOLAS’s one-off or integrated … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: TBWA\Dublin

2019-01-31 External Monitoring and Authentication Services for SOLAS Pre-2016 Apprenticeship Programmes (SOLAS)
SOLAS is approved by Quality Qualification Ireland (QQI) as a coordinator provider for pre-2016 craft apprenticeship programmes. SOLAS has a statutory duty to implement a series of monitoring and reporting processes which establish the effectiveness of the apprenticeship training programme delivery. To ensure proper governance arrangements and independent monitoring systems are in place and are effective, SOLAS is required to confirm the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs), 11 Institutes of … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Safety Solutions

2018-06-29 External Monitoring Services (SOLAS)
SOLAS is the co-ordinator provider for the portfolio of Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and Quarrying Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS) courses and assessment events. SOLAS, as co-ordinating provider, for CSCS/QSCS courses and assessment events is committed to overseeing independent monitoring and evaluation of CSCS/QSCS course and assessment delivery in accordance with its quality assurance governance requirements. In order to meet its quality assurance responsibilities SOLAS is seeking … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Competence Assurance Solutions Ltd

2018-06-29 Internal Audit, Corporate Governance and Risk Management Services Framework (SOLAS)
Responses from tenderers are requested in relation to the following two services: 1) Head of Internal Audit Service (HOIA) — Single Supplier Framework. 2) Internal Audit and Risk Management Services — Multi Supplier Framework consisting of a minimum of three companies that will complete audits, reviews and other activities included in the SOLAS Internal Audit Plan or that may arise from time to time. Please note that all tenderers are required to apply for, and to be able to provide, both the HOIA … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: ASM BDO Deloitte Ireland Mazars

2018-06-08 Framework Agreement for Courseware to Support the Delivery of Online Training (SOLAS)
The purpose of this procurement framework is to source a range of courseware to support the delivery of online training across 2 Lots. The courseware procured under this framework will support online courses delivered via eCollege, in addition to blended learning courses delivered throughout the further education and training (FET) sector in Ireland. FET’s target group is anyone who is over 16 and wants to learn new skills or enhance existing skills to get the right job, progress to third-level or … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: CompTIA ICS SKills Practice Labs Prodigy Learning Ltd Skillsoft Ireland Ltd

2018-04-04 SAP Support, Maintenance and Hosting (SOLAS)
SOLAS wishes to enter into contract for the on-going application & technical support for SAP’s ECC6 and SRM systems including project support for an archiving process and deletion of data; annual health check to ensure system is optimized; assistance in assessing the best migration path to move to a HANA database including necessary preparatory work and provide for a possible to move to a hosted service during the period of the contract. SOLAS proposes to move the end to end management of the … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Client Solutions Limited

2018-03-23 Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Courseware and Resources to Support the Delivery of Online Training (SOLAS)
This framework is intended to be used to procure courseware for courses that are currently delivered by eCollege.ie and delivered throughout the Further education and training (FET) sector in Ireland, including colleges and institutions within the 16 the Education and training boards (ETB’s). Courseware materials are required at various levels for courses grouped under 18 Career clusters (Lots): Tenderers need only submit one tender response document (TRD) indicating where required which Lots they are … View the procurement »

2017-07-27 Design, delivery, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a disaster receovery facility (SOLAS)
SOLAS are seeking to engage in a Competitive Dialogue process for the establishment of a single supplier tender to procure the design, delivery, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a DR facility in an offsite data centre for its ICT infrastructure. SOLAS require both redundancy and resilience for its critical systems, which for the most part are public facing and reside on Hyper V. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Evros

2017-05-11 Supply of Moodle Administration, Maintenance and Integration Service for Moodle platforms (SOLAS)
There are currently 28 individual Moodle instances in a Federated Moodle Managed environment. The Services requested through this tender process involves the supply of support services to develop, maintain, improve and support this Moodle based infrastructure. The contractor is also expected during the duration of this contract to continue integration with SOLAS internal systems and external eLearning content providers. Based on future strategic direction the contractor may be required to facilitate the … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Enovation Solutions

2016-07-26 Pensions and Insurances Administration Service (SOLAS)
SOLAS is seeking a Service Provider in the area of Public sector Pensions Administration and Staff Benefits, to work with SOLAS to deliver consultancy in management of their Public Sector, final salary, and Pensions Administration processes including communication with the actuaries on Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS102). The Tenderer must also be experienced in the management of staff benefit schemes including Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) and Last Minute AVCs, Income Protection, Life … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Rocwell Financial Management

2015-09-01 This Competition Relates to the Production, Overprinting and Bureau Service for Safepass Cards, Construction Skills... (SOLAS)
SOLAS has national responsibility for the development, monitoring and administration of the construction skills certification scheme (CSCS), the quarries skills certification scheme (QSCS) and the safepass health and safety awareness training programme. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2001 and subsequently the 2006 and 2013 Regulations designated SOLAS as the Authority with responsibility for the administration of registration cards in respect of CSCS and Safepass. The … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Credit Card Systems

2015-08-24 Framework Agreement for the Supply of IT Contractors for SOLAS IT Department (SOLAS)
To establish a framework of IT Contractors for SOLAS IT department. SOLAS is seeking to establish a framework from which it can contract IT Staff. It is specifically interested in: — C#.net developers, — IT Security Professionals, — Project Managers, — Database Specialists, — Data Warehousing Specialists, — Microsoft Infrastructure Specialists, — Business Continuity Planning. View the procurement »

2015-03-12 Courseware and eLearning resources to support the delivery of online courses delivered through Moodle (SOLAS)
ECollege is a unit within Solas tasked with planning, coordinating and funding the delivery of online courses on a national basis to employed and unemployed learners throughout Ireland. These course are delivered through Moodle (www.moodle.org), hosted internally by Solas and integrated with internal Solas systems and with the ability to interface with external vender hosted resources. eCollege also provides this Moodle platform for use by courses delivered throughout the Further Education and Training … View the procurement »

2014-08-28 Online Testing System for Renewal of CSCS/QSCS Cards (SOLAS)
Online Testing System for Renewal of CSCS/QSCS Cards. View the procurement »

2014-08-15 Tender for a multi supplier Framework tender for etutoring for SOLAS eCollege and associated Services (SOLAS)
Service Required. SOLAS eCollege develop, fund, monitor and report on a number of online courses currently delivered by companies under contract and put in place through the SOLAS Contracted Training Tender List (CTTL) procedures. A full list of existing courses is available at www.ecollege.ie and is constantly reviewed in line with employer demand and changes in certification. Course participants are recruited by Employment Service Offices throughout the country on a continuous intake basis. Currently … View the procurement »

2014-08-15 Framework Agreement for Supply of eTutoring and Associated Support Services (SOLAS)
Service Required SOLAS eCollege develop, fund, monitor and report on a number of online courses currently delivered by companies under contract and put in place through the SOLAS Contracted Training Tender List (CTTL) procedures. A full list of existing courses is available at www.ecollege.ie and is constantly reviewed in line with employer demand and changes in certification. Course participants are recruited by Employment Service Offices throughout the country on a continuous intake basis. Currently … View the procurement »

2014-04-01 83156 - The provision of SAP Support, Maintenance and Further Development (SOLAS)
Single Supplier Framework Agreement (Lot 1). Support and maintenance of the SAP environment in SOLAS. Multi supplier Framework Agreement (Lot 2). The framework will deal with the process that will be used by SOLAS to handle enhancements to SAP and new bespoke development as and when requirements arise. View the procurement »

2014-03-04 Tender No - Monitoring/Mentoring Services for Construction Skills Cert Scheme Progammes (SOLAS)
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority was established in October 2013. It is responsible for funding, planning and co-ordinating training and further education programmes. SOLAS has a staff complement of approximately 230 people operating from 27-33 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4. The SOLAS Construction Training Unit which is part of Services to Business offers a range of construction regulated programmes for both the Public and Private sector. The conditions in order for a candidate to … View the procurement »

2014-02-28 Momentum Programme - Application for Admission to the Solas Momentum (2014-2017) panel (SOLAS)
Solas is the new Further Education and Training Authority in Ireland. It is responsible for funding, planning and co- ordinating training and further education programmes. Solas is seeking to establish a panel consisting of pre- qualified Education and Training Providers (Contractors) who will be able to compete for Momentum funding by proposing innovative projects. Momentum will fund the provision of education and training projects to allow circa. 6,500 jobseekers (who are long term unemployed) to gain … View the procurement »

2014-02-03 Tender No - Annual Maintenance and Ongoing Changes to the SAFEPASS/CSCS/QSCS Card Management System (SOLAS)
SOLAS Operations Division currently has national responsibility for the development, monitoring and administration of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), the Quarries Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS) and the Safe Pass – safety awareness programme. The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2001 designated SOLAS as the authority with responsibility for the administration of registration cards in respect of CSCS and Safe Pass. The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work … View the procurement »

2014-01-24 Application for Admission to the ETB/SOLAS Contracted Training Tender List (SOLAS)
SOLAS and ETBs have a recurring requirement for the delivery of third party training services and are seeking to establish a panel of training contractors (the 'Contracted Training Tender List' or 'CTTL') from which contractors will be selected to tender for the delivery of various training programmes, once specific needs arise. It is anticipated that this panel of trainers will be operational until April 2017. It is not possible to quantify the amount of work to be commissioned using this panel. … View the procurement »