Forklift Truck Operator Courses for Dublin College Further Education and Training Tallaght Cookstown

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1. At a glance

Buyer Title CPV / category Estimated value Per-year Procedure type Lots Location Contract length Submission deadline Go-live / start | :------------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------- | :-------------- | :------- | :------------- | :--- | :-------------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | :-------------- | Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board Forklift Truck Operator Courses for Dublin College Further Education and Training Tallaght Cookstown 80530000-8 Not disclosed Not stated Open 1 South-West Dublin 6 months 2026-08-17T11:00:00 2026-08-31

2. Scope of Work

This procurement seeks a contractor to deliver Forklift Truck Operator courses for Dublin College Further Education and Training Tallaght Cookstown (DCTC) between September and December 2026. The programme aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge for safe and efficient forklift operation.

The training is structured over four weeks per course, divided into two segments:

Segment 1 (Weeks 1 & 2): Classroom-based delivery This segment includes the following modules:

• Environmental Sustainability Awareness QQI Level 4 (4N21810): A 5-credit micro-qualification covering circular economy, climate change, biodiversity, energy management, sustainable food practices, and green community initiatives. The contractor must arrange a qualified instructor.
• Safe Pass: A compulsory one-day SOLAS health and safety awareness course for construction. The contractor must arrange a qualified instructor.
• Energy & You (via DCTC Moodle): A 90-minute self-paced online course from SEAI on energy efficiency. Learners must complete this by the end of week one.
• Career Planning & Job Seeking Skills: Unaccredited training covering career objectives, personal profiling, CV development, interview techniques, and job market navigation. The contractor must arrange a qualified instructor.
• Manual Handling: Vendor-certified training for which the contractor must arrange a qualified instructor.

Segment 2 (Weeks 3 & 4): Practical delivery This segment requires delivery at an RTITB-accredited forklift training centre by RTITB-certified instructors. It covers:

• Counterbalance Forklift Driving (RTITB certified)
• Reach Forklift Driving (RTITB certified)
• Electric Pallet Stacker Truck/Power Pallet Truck (RTITB certified)
• Elevated Hoist MEWPs (vendor certified)

The instructor-to-learner ratio must be 1:3. The contractor is responsible for securing a suitable training centre within the South-West Dublin region.

Course Schedule and Volumes: Three courses are planned, each with a capacity of 21 learners.

• Course 1: Segment 1 (21/09/26 - 02/10/26, 10 days); Segment 2 (05/10/26 - 16/10/26, 10 days)
• Course 2: Segment 1 (19/10/26 - 30/10/26, 9 days); Segment 2 (02/11/26 - 13/11/26, 10 days)
• Course 3: Segment 1 (16/11/26 - 27/11/26, 10 days); Segment 2 (30/11/26 - 11/12/26, 10 days)

Contractor Responsibilities:

• Participant recruitment assistance, including pre-course briefings, interviews, and administering an English test.
• Arranging qualified instructors for all modules.
• Securing an appropriate training room for Segment 1, equipped with PCs and a printer, or providing suitable laptops. This room should be at or near the forklift training centre in South-West Dublin.
• Ensuring all learners complete the "Energy & You" online course.
• Providing a dedicated Account Manager.

3. Background & buyer context

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) is one of 16 ETBs established under the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. DDLETB is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of quality education programmes to meet community needs, including further education and adult education. This procurement supports Dublin College Tallaght Cookstown (DCTC) in delivering essential vocational training. The contract aligns with DDLETB's remit to provide relevant skills training to the local community. The training is scheduled to run from September to December 2026.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered eligible:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Employers Liability: €13m
• Public Liability: €6.5m
• Professional Indemnity: €1.5m Tenderers must confirm these insurances will be in place upon contract award, with Ireland included in territorial limits. Evidence will be requested prior to award.
• Certifications:
• RTITB accreditation for the forklift training centre.
• Details of quality assurance policies and systems, and whether 3rd party certified.
• Details of health and safety policies, and whether 3rd party certified.
• Details of environmental management systems, and whether 3rd party certified.
• Past experience: Successful delivery of three comparable contracts in the past three years.
• Personnel: Access to minimum levels of personnel and skills, detailed in an organisation chart.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Access to training premises, including a complete and signed DCTC Premises checklist template. Delivery required within the South-West Dublin region.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), considering price and quality.

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