Tender for Circular Fashion Training Course
Value
€23k
Deadline
03 Mar
03 Mar 2026
Value
€23k
Deadline
03 Mar
The contractor will develop and deliver a comprehensive training program on Circular Fashion over 12 weeks. This program will include hands-on workshops and collaborative projects to help participants understand and engage with sustainable fashion practices.
Must-haves
Fail any = disqualifiedDemonstrate a good understanding of the brief including the circular fashion market
Supply a CV of the person(s) who will be carrying out the work
Clearly describe the proposed approach to the design, development and delivery of the training course
All prices quoted must be all-inclusive and provided in the Pricing Schedule
Background
The scope of work involves creating a 12-week training course that covers various aspects of Circular Fashion, including garment evaluation, repair, and resale strategies. The contractor will be responsible for course design, participant recruitment, marketing, and the delivery of training sessions in two locations. The program aims to provide practical skills and insights into sustainable fashion, making it accessible to a diverse audience in the community.
What this involves
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Design and delivery of a 12-week Circular Fashion Training course in Letterkenny and Donegal Town, including course content, marketing, participant recruitment, venue hire, and training delivery.
Documents (1)
DLDC Circular Fashion Training Terms of Reference.docx
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Original notice text
Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2025 seeks to set Ireland on a path to becoming a cleaner, greener, more sustainable economy and society. The Circular Economy offers rural areas such as Donegal an opportunity to identify and develop a range of viable enterprises which will provide sustainable employment, while also serving to mitigate against detrimental impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. DLDC seeks to build the capacity and skills of rural dwellers in the area of Circular Fashion to equip them with the skills to capitalise on potential employment opportunities in this sector. DLDC is seeking tenders from competent training providers for the design and delivery of a pilot 12-week Circular Fashion Training course. The course aims to equip participants with the ability to evaluate, repair, authenticate, and resell garments while critically examining the environmental and ethical considerations shaping circular retail. Learners will engage with garments through an applied understanding of design intent and construction principles, using this knowledge to inform repair decisions, value assessment, and resale strategy. Full details of the tender can be found in the uploaded document "DLDC Circular Fashion Training Terms of Reference"
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Value
€23k
Deadline
03 Mar
Location
Letterkenny and Donegal Town
Procedure
Open
Clarification
24 Feb 2026
eTenders ID
7476526
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