Request for Tender to Deliver Cybersecurity Short Courses
Value
€180k
Deadline
27 Oct
27 Oct 2025
Value
€180k
Deadline
27 Oct
The contractor will deliver three lots of cybersecurity training courses aimed at SMEs, ensuring a minimum of 130 participants across all lots. Responsibilities include course design, delivery, participant recruitment, and post-training evaluation.
Must-haves
Fail any = disqualifiedDeliver training live online (mandatory)
Recruit a minimum of 130 SMEs or other companies across all lots
Provide a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or declaration
Meet minimum reach targets: 70 companies for Lot 1, 35 companies for Lot 2, and 25 companies for Lot 3
Background
The project involves delivering three distinct lots of cybersecurity training, each tailored to different audiences and skill levels. The contractor will be responsible for designing and delivering the courses, recruiting participants to meet minimum targets, and providing comprehensive reporting and evaluation post-training. The training must be conducted live online, with optional on-site sessions, and should be accessible to all participants. The contractor will also ensure that all training materials are SCORM-compliant for future use.
What this involves
The contractor will implement a training program divided into three lots: Lot 1 focuses on Foundational Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices, Lot 2 on Cybersecurity Risk Management for Managers & IT Leads, and Lot 3 on Strategic Threat Intelligence & Incident Leadership for Cybersecurity Managers. Each lot has specific participant targets, with a total minimum reach of 130 SMEs or other companies. The contractor is responsible for the design, delivery, and evaluation of the courses, ensuring they are conducted live online and meet accessibility standards. Additionally, the contractor will handle participant recruitment, supported by Skillnet Ireland, and provide post-training reports that include feedback and participation statistics.
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Lots (3)
Build baseline cyber hygiene and awareness across staff in SMEs and other companies, focusing on essential knowledge and behaviours to prevent common cyber threats.
Equip managers and IT leads with skills to manage cybersecurity risks effectively, including regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
Develop advanced skills in threat intelligence and incident leadership for cybersecurity managers, focusing on strategic decision-making and response planning.
Documents (1)
Skillnet Ireland RFT D4S Short Courses.docx
87.6 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
Original notice text
RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty Project The purpose of this tender competition is to select an experienced and qualified Tenderer to design, deliver, and evaluate a suite of live online cybersecurity short courses, primarily targeted at SMEs but also open to other companies. These short courses are a key mechanism for delivering on the DIGITAL4Security project objectives, in particular: • Improving cybersecurity readiness and resilience of participating organisations. • Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap with training that is market-led, practical, and aligned with the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF). • Supporting secure digital transformation and competitiveness by equipping current and future organisational leaders with the skills needed to safeguard data sovereignty and mitigate cyber risks. The aim is to build practical cybersecurity awareness, strengthen digital resilience, and develop the skills needed to prepare current and future leaders—such as Cybersecurity Managers, Risk Managers, and CISOs—to address evolving cyber threats.
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Value
€180k
Deadline
27 Oct
Buyer
Skillnet IrelandLocation
Live online delivery with optional on-site sessions
Procedure
Open
Clarification
21 Oct 2025
eTenders ID
6614671
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