Single party framework agreement, managed services for tour guide training
Government in May 2003 to guide and promote the development of tourism as a leading indigenous component of the Irish economy. To this end, Fáilte Ireland, working in partnership with the tourism industry, provides an extensive range of support services and business solutions designed specifically to develop and sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourism destination.
Fáilte Ireland works in partnership with Tourism Ireland (who promote Ireland as a holiday destination to overseas markets) and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (responsible for tourism development and marketing in Northern Ireland). It also leads an extensive domestic holiday campaign via "Discover Ireland," which features comprehensive information and listings for Irish accommodation, activities, events, tourist attractions and Irish holiday special offers.
Fáilte Ireland works with the tourism industry in areas including business support, enterprise development, training and education, research, marketing and regional development. With a dedicated team working across six regions, Fáilte Ireland offers tourism professionals and service providers a wide range of support services.
General requirements for service providers.
— Successful bidder/s will work with Fáilte Ireland staff on a national and regional level including contributions to new programme developments and innovations,
— All marketing and promotional materials in addition to programme and learning materials must carry the Fáilte Ireland logo. Neither the City nor environs programme can be independently named or branded. Fáilte Ireland will provide the successful tenderer/s with its logo, name cards, folders and PowerPoint template for use at all events as appropriate,
— In inviting tenders for this programme, it is the expectation of Fáilte Ireland that it will benefit from the innovation and creativity of learning designers who, building on the success of the current programme, will bring a fresh approach to both learning process and content,
— Once developed, all programme materials remain the property of Fáilte Ireland,
— Specific attention should be given to e-learning approaches and service providers will be required to show how they will incorporate an e-learning dimension to the delivery of the programme. In this regard, e-Learning is defined as a planned learning experience that uses a wide spectrum of technologies, mainly Internet or computer-based, to reach learners at a distance. Rather than substituting direct interaction with delivery of learning exclusively through e-learning, the focus will be on using e-learning to supplement the learning process,
— Tenderer/s must have a thorough understanding of the tourism business environment in addition to a keen appreciation of how to manage both the national and city tour guiding programmes.
Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders web site at
http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=466753.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2012-08-09.
The procurement was published on 2012-07-16.
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Procurement history
| Date |
Document |
| 2012-07-16
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Contract notice
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| 2013-01-24
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Contract award notice
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