The Task: The current tender seeks an applicant to lead the development and piloting of an evidence informed youth mental health intervention for Irish secondary school aged young people. The intervention should be 8-10 weeks in duration (length to be determined in conjunction with the project working group), and be delivered by teachers and/or educators within the secondary school (or other) context. The successful applicant will: Undertake a literature review which will identify the underpinning approaches which are best suited to targeting young peoples’ (age 12-16) mental health, with a particular focus on improving resilience and decreasing anxiety Develop a targeted intervention, which may be delivered at whole class or small group level (delivery model to be agreed with the project advisory group) Develop all accompanying materials, which may include a Train the Trainers Manual, teacher’s Handbook, student Workbook, Parents’ Information Pack, or other supplemental materials. Innovative approaches to materials, such as online resources or tools are welcome Develop a training and ongoing reflective practice package for teachers wishing to facilitate the intervention in their classrooms Prepare and submit for ethical approval to pilot the programme with 4 secondary schools in Tallaght, including development of relevant data collection tools and processes (e.g., consent forms, information sheets, online surveys) Collect and analyse data from the pilot phase, amend materials to reflect this learning and submit a report with recommendations for next steps. The above processes should be underpinned by a commitment to the meaningful engagement of young people, parents and professionals, and a collaborative co-production approach. Full Tender Document can be found here: https://tallaghwcdi.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CDI/IQBIEEkn8pT-Rb6M7oFTHncEAQ2dFsU2mAM3g2APAh1ASXA?e=3WlFeA
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2026-03-05.
The procurement was published on 2026-01-27.
Contract notice (2026-01-27) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Invitation to Tender for the development of a bespoke Youth Mental Health Intervention
Short description:
The Task: The current tender seeks an applicant to lead the development and piloting of an evidence informed youth mental health intervention for Irish secondary school aged young people. The intervention should be 8-10 weeks in duration (length to be determined in conjunction with the project working group), and be delivered by teachers and/or educators within the secondary school (or other) context. The successful applicant will: Undertake a literature review which will identify the underpinning approaches which are best suited to targeting young peoples’ (age 12-16) mental health, with a particular focus on improving resilience and decreasing anxiety Develop a targeted intervention, which may be delivered at whole class or small group level (delivery model to be agreed with the project advisory group) Develop all accompanying materials, which may include a Train the Trainers Manual, teacher’s Handbook, student Workbook, Parents’ Information Pack, or other supplemental materials. Innovative approaches to materials, such as online resources or tools are welcome Develop a training and ongoing reflective practice package for teachers wishing to facilitate the intervention in their classrooms Prepare and submit for ethical approval to pilot the programme with 4 secondary schools in Tallaght, including development of relevant data collection tools and processes (e.g., consent forms, information sheets, online surveys) Collect and analyse data from the pilot phase, amend materials to reflect this learning and submit a report with recommendations for next steps. The above processes should be underpinned by a commitment to the meaningful engagement of young people, parents and professionals, and a collaborative co-production approach. Full Tender Document can be found here: https://tallaghwcdi.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CDI/IQBIEEkn8pT-Rb6M7oFTHncEAQ2dFsU2mAM3g2APAh1ASXA?e=3WlFeA
The Task: The current tender seeks an applicant to lead the development and piloting of an evidence informed youth mental health intervention for Irish secondary school aged young people. The intervention should be 8-10 weeks in duration (length to be determined in conjunction with the project working group), and be delivered by teachers and/or educators within the secondary school (or other) context. The successful applicant will: Undertake a literature review which will identify the underpinning approaches which are best suited to targeting young peoples’ (age 12-16) mental health, with a particular focus on improving resilience and decreasing anxiety Develop a targeted intervention, which may be delivered at whole class or small group level (delivery model to be agreed with the project advisory group) Develop all accompanying materials, which may include a Train the Trainers Manual, teacher’s Handbook, student Workbook, Parents’ Information Pack, or other supplemental materials. Innovative approaches to materials, such as online resources or tools are welcome Develop a training and ongoing reflective practice package for teachers wishing to facilitate the intervention in their classrooms Prepare and submit for ethical approval to pilot the programme with 4 secondary schools in Tallaght, including development of relevant data collection tools and processes (e.g., consent forms, information sheets, online surveys) Collect and analyse data from the pilot phase, amend materials to reflect this learning and submit a report with recommendations for next steps. The above processes should be underpinned by a commitment to the meaningful engagement of young people, parents and professionals, and a collaborative co-production approach. Full Tender Document can be found here: https://tallaghwcdi.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CDI/IQBIEEkn8pT-Rb6M7oFTHncEAQ2dFsU2mAM3g2APAh1ASXA?e=3WlFeA
Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Design and execution of research and development📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 30 000 EUR 💰
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Description of the procurement:
The Task: The current tender seeks an applicant to lead the development and piloting of an evidence informed youth mental health intervention for Irish secondary school aged young people. The intervention should be 8-10 weeks in duration (length to be determined in conjunction with the project working group), and be delivered by teachers and/or educators within the secondary school (or other) context. The successful applicant will: Undertake a literature review which will identify the underpinning approaches which are best suited to targeting young peoples’ (age 12-16) mental health, with a particular focus on improving resilience and decreasing anxiety Develop a targeted intervention, which may be delivered at whole class or small group level (delivery model to be agreed with the project advisory group) Develop all accompanying materials, which may include a Train the Trainers Manual, teacher’s Handbook, student Workbook, Parents’ Information Pack, or other supplemental materials. Innovative approaches to materials, such as online resources or tools are welcome Develop a training and ongoing reflective practice package for teachers wishing to facilitate the intervention in their classrooms Prepare and submit for ethical approval to pilot the programme with 4 secondary schools in Tallaght, including development of relevant data collection tools and processes (e.g., consent forms, information sheets, online surveys) Collect and analyse data from the pilot phase, amend materials to reflect this learning and submit a report with recommendations for next steps. The above processes should be underpinned by a commitment to the meaningful engagement of young people, parents and professionals, and a collaborative co-production approach. Full Tender Document can be found here: https://tallaghwcdi.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CDI/IQBIEEkn8pT-Rb6M7oFTHncEAQ2dFsU2mAM3g2APAh1ASXA?e=3WlFeA
The Task: The current tender seeks an applicant to lead the development and piloting of an evidence informed youth mental health intervention for Irish secondary school aged young people. The intervention should be 8-10 weeks in duration (length to be determined in conjunction with the project working group), and be delivered by teachers and/or educators within the secondary school (or other) context. The successful applicant will: Undertake a literature review which will identify the underpinning approaches which are best suited to targeting young peoples’ (age 12-16) mental health, with a particular focus on improving resilience and decreasing anxiety Develop a targeted intervention, which may be delivered at whole class or small group level (delivery model to be agreed with the project advisory group) Develop all accompanying materials, which may include a Train the Trainers Manual, teacher’s Handbook, student Workbook, Parents’ Information Pack, or other supplemental materials. Innovative approaches to materials, such as online resources or tools are welcome Develop a training and ongoing reflective practice package for teachers wishing to facilitate the intervention in their classrooms Prepare and submit for ethical approval to pilot the programme with 4 secondary schools in Tallaght, including development of relevant data collection tools and processes (e.g., consent forms, information sheets, online surveys) Collect and analyse data from the pilot phase, amend materials to reflect this learning and submit a report with recommendations for next steps. The above processes should be underpinned by a commitment to the meaningful engagement of young people, parents and professionals, and a collaborative co-production approach. Full Tender Document can be found here: https://tallaghwcdi.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CDI/IQBIEEkn8pT-Rb6M7oFTHncEAQ2dFsU2mAM3g2APAh1ASXA?e=3WlFeA
Aim of strategic procurement: Fulfilment of social objectives
This project is in place to develop a new model to support youth mental health among adolescents in Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Social objective promoted: Other
The use of accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities in the technical specifications: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included
Postal address: St Mark's Youth and Family Centre, Fettercairn, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Postcode: D24PK6P
Town: St Mark's Youth and Family Centre, Fettercairn, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Dublin🏙️
Duration: 12 months Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001 Description
Town: Tallaght, Dublin 24
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-03-05 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-03-16 12:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7384597
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90 days Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-03-16 12:30:00 📅
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7384597
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic payment will be used ✅
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-02-19 14:00:00 📅
Complementary information Body responsible for mediation procedures Same as: Name and addresses Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2026/S 020-065304 (2026-01-27)