Donegal Education and Training Board

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Procurement Intelligence

Donegal Education and Training Board (Donegal ETB) is the statutory education and training authority for County Donegal, responsible for second‑level schools, further education and training (FET) centres, youthreach, apprenticeships and adult education.[3][4] It procures in line with national and EU procurement rules and central frameworks, using the national eTenders platform for higher‑value competitions.[3] The authority reports that it procures around €32 million of goods, services and works annually across areas such as construction works, education and training services, ICT, transport, facilities and professional services.[1][6] Procurement is coordinated through a dedicated function which aggregates demand across schools and centres to secure cost efficiency and consistent quality standards.[1][3]

Strategic Context

Donegal ETB’s spending is shaped by national education and skills policies and ETB‑wide frameworks managed through Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), which emphasise compliant, aggregated procurement for schools and FET provision.[3][4] Its capital and construction‑related procurement is linked to ongoing school building and refurbishment programmes and FET facility upgrades, typically funded via the Department of Education and SOLAS capital allocations, meaning construction and related professional services tenders arise in line with approved building projects and maintenance cycles.[3][4] The ETB also runs multi‑supplier frameworks for contracted training services and other recurring education and training requirements, providing recurring opportunities over several years for qualified providers.[5]

Typical Suppliers

Construction contractors and building services firms delivering school and training centre new builds, extensions, refurbishments and planned maintenance works for Donegal ETB facilities.[3][4]
Specialist training providers and education service companies supplying contracted training in areas such as vocational skills, ICT, employability and sector‑specific upskilling under multi‑supplier framework agreements.[4][5]
ICT hardware, software and classroom technology suppliers providing devices, networking, e‑learning platforms and related support to schools and FET centres.[3][4]
Facilities management, cleaning, security, transport and catering providers supporting the day‑to‑day operation of schools, centres and administrative offices.[3][4]
Professional services firms (engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, legal, financial and HR/consultancy) supporting capital projects, compliance, governance and organisational development.[3][4]

Supplier Tips

Monitor the national eTenders platform for Donegal ETB‑titled competitions and multi‑supplier framework opportunities, and set up alerts using CPV codes relevant to education, training and construction so you can prepare early and attend any associated information sessions.[3][5]
Align with national and ETB‑sector procurement policies by being ready to quote using Office of Government Procurement and ETB framework arrangements where applicable, and ensure full compliance with public procurement rules, including clear responses on quality, safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and ESG where requested.[3][4]
For training and education services, build a strong track record in delivering accredited, outcomes‑focused programmes and be prepared to demonstrate learner progression, completion rates and employer engagement, as these are key criteria in contracted training framework evaluations.[4][5]

Updated 14 June 2026