Disability Policy Advisor Services
Value
€200k
Deadline
13 May
13 May 2026
Value
€200k
Deadline
13 May
This tender seeks a contractor to provide expert policy advice on disability inclusion. The contractor will engage with stakeholders and develop actionable recommendations.
Must-haves
Fail any = disqualifiedTenderers must demonstrate extensive knowledge of disability equality and inclusion policy in Ireland.
Tenderers must have demonstrated experience in developing policy and strategy within a government context.
Tenderers must provide evidence of successfully delivering on a comparable project.
Tenderers must submit a recent written work sample demonstrating their ability to write clearly in a way that includes disability and inclusion matters.
Background
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science requires a contractor to deliver Disability Policy Advisor Services. The contractor will be responsible for providing expert policy advice, leading consultations with stakeholders, and preparing comprehensive reports with recommendations. The work will focus on enhancing disability equality and inclusion within the educational framework. The contractor must demonstrate experience in similar projects and possess strong analytical and drafting skills.
What this involves
The contractor will provide expert policy advice and lead the consultation process with stakeholders on the proposed framework for disability inclusion in education. They will prepare a final report that outlines recommendations for transitions nationally and assist in designing a comprehensive policy framework that captures key elements of the tertiary educational journey. The contractor is expected to engage effectively with Department officials and Ministers, ensuring that all deliverables are met within the specified timelines.
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Documents (2)
Disability Services Advisor Services RFT.pdf
963.9 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
Disability Services Advisor Services TRD.docx
106.5 KB · Tender Response Template
Original notice text
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) is inviting applications from qualified suppliers to provide policy development expertise in advancing the Department’s policies for the inclusion of disabled students. The core objective of the Disability Project is to develop a policy framework to support disabled students across three critical phases of their educational journey:
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