DLDC is seeking tenders from competent consultancy providers to carry out a scoping study with key stakeholders in Co.Donegal. The study will be restricted to community organisations located in the DLDC catchment area, which excludes Inishowen, Gaeltacht and Islands. The main purpose of the study is to identify the need for capacity building in local communities in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate action and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Key deliverables will include a detailed assessment of the current training provision available to community organisations in Donegal and to identify gaps in terms of climate related training provision. The consultant will be expected to carry out a combination of secondary desk-based research as well primary research including: โข Online or telephone survey of a broad representation of community organisations to establish their current training needs and areas of training and capacity building interests. โข Establishment of whether this training and capacity building is available locally, where provided and by whom etc. โข In-person focus groups or interviews with a sampling of community organisations to identify needs focusing on building capacity for sustainability and climate action. The sampling should consist of a minimum of 20 community groups and should include but not be limited to Tidy Towns, Angling Associations, Menโs Sheds, Community Gardens, Environmental Groups and Social Enterprises. โข The in-person focus groups and interviews should facilitate detailed recommendations to DLDC on training topics / modules that will be engaging and incorporate practical elements, preferred location, preferred duration and identification of any resources required to facilitate the key stakeholders drive positive change in the areas of climate, circular economy, sustainability, social inclusion and just transition and climate action at a local level are required. โข Thought as to how community groups will be able to build capacity with the wider community should also be considered. The consultant will provide a final report with findings and actionable recommendations. The consultant will also provide DLDC with summary notes from each of the focus groups or interviews. All costs associated with the above activities including venue hire, materials and travel should be considered when preparing the tender response. The indicative budget for the delivery of this contract is โฌ15,000 including VAT.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2026-03-30.
The procurement was published on 2026-03-09.
Contract notice (2026-03-09) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Climate Change Capacity Building - Scoping Study
Short description:
โDLDC is seeking tenders from competent consultancy providers to carry out a scoping study with key stakeholders in Co.Donegal. The study will be restricted...โ
Short description
DLDC is seeking tenders from competent consultancy providers to carry out a scoping study with key stakeholders in Co.Donegal. The study will be restricted to community organisations located in the DLDC catchment area, which excludes Inishowen, Gaeltacht and Islands. The main purpose of the study is to identify the need for capacity building in local communities in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate action and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Key deliverables will include a detailed assessment of the current training provision available to community organisations in Donegal and to identify gaps in terms of climate related training provision. The consultant will be expected to carry out a combination of secondary desk-based research as well primary research including: โข Online or telephone survey of a broad representation of community organisations to establish their current training needs and areas of training and capacity building interests. โข Establishment of whether this training and capacity building is available locally, where provided and by whom etc. โข In-person focus groups or interviews with a sampling of community organisations to identify needs focusing on building capacity for sustainability and climate action. The sampling should consist of a minimum of 20 community groups and should include but not be limited to Tidy Towns, Angling Associations, Menโs Sheds, Community Gardens, Environmental Groups and Social Enterprises. โข The in-person focus groups and interviews should facilitate detailed recommendations to DLDC on training topics / modules that will be engaging and incorporate practical elements, preferred location, preferred duration and identification of any resources required to facilitate the key stakeholders drive positive change in the areas of climate, circular economy, sustainability, social inclusion and just transition and climate action at a local level are required. โข Thought as to how community groups will be able to build capacity with the wider community should also be considered. The consultant will provide a final report with findings and actionable recommendations. The consultant will also provide DLDC with summary notes from each of the focus groups or interviews. All costs associated with the above activities including venue hire, materials and travel should be considered when preparing the tender response. The indicative budget for the delivery of this contract is โฌ15,000 including VAT.
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Research and development services and related consultancy services๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 12 195 EUR ๐ฐ
Description
Description of the procurement:
โDLDC is seeking tenders from competent consultancy providers to carry out a scoping study with key stakeholders in Co.Donegal. The study will be restricted...โ
Description of the procurement
DLDC is seeking tenders from competent consultancy providers to carry out a scoping study with key stakeholders in Co.Donegal. The study will be restricted to community organisations located in the DLDC catchment area, which excludes Inishowen, Gaeltacht and Islands. The main purpose of the study is to identify the need for capacity building in local communities in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate action and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Key deliverables will include a detailed assessment of the current training provision available to community organisations in Donegal and to identify gaps in terms of climate related training provision. The consultant will be expected to carry out a combination of secondary desk-based research as well primary research including: โข Online or telephone survey of a broad representation of community organisations to establish their current training needs and areas of training and capacity building interests. โข Establishment of whether this training and capacity building is available locally, where provided and by whom etc. โข In-person focus groups or interviews with a sampling of community organisations to identify needs focusing on building capacity for sustainability and climate action. The sampling should consist of a minimum of 20 community groups and should include but not be limited to Tidy Towns, Angling Associations, Menโs Sheds, Community Gardens, Environmental Groups and Social Enterprises. โข The in-person focus groups and interviews should facilitate detailed recommendations to DLDC on training topics / modules that will be engaging and incorporate practical elements, preferred location, preferred duration and identification of any resources required to facilitate the key stakeholders drive positive change in the areas of climate, circular economy, sustainability, social inclusion and just transition and climate action at a local level are required. โข Thought as to how community groups will be able to build capacity with the wider community should also be considered. The consultant will provide a final report with findings and actionable recommendations. The consultant will also provide DLDC with summary notes from each of the focus groups or interviews. All costs associated with the above activities including venue hire, materials and travel should be considered when preparing the tender response. The indicative budget for the delivery of this contract is โฌ15,000 including VAT.
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Place of performance: Border๐๏ธ
Duration: 3 (MONTH)
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure โ Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-03-30 17:00:00 ๐
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐ฃ๏ธ
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie๐ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000๐ Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie๐ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000๐
Source: OJS 2026/S 048-164935 (2026-03-09)