Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

Procurement Intelligence

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) is a regional Education and Training Board responsible for post-primary schools, further education and training centres, and community education across Limerick and Clare. Its procurement activity is primarily focused on education and training infrastructure, specialist teaching and training equipment, ICT systems, and contracted training services, with some spend also directed toward healthcare-related training environments.[3][5][10][15] LCETB runs multi-supplier frameworks and individual contracts through the national eTenders platform, frequently using lots aligned to specific curriculum or apprenticeship needs (e.g. automotive apprenticeships, film and digital media, healthcare simulation). Procurement values for individual competitions often fall in the mid- to high-six-figure range, with multi-party frameworks commonly advertised in the €300,000–€1,000,000 bracket.[3][10][12][13][15] The authority manages a significant capital programme, with its 2024 Service Plan showing capital allocations rising from about €34.8 million to €47.7 million, indicating ongoing investment in facilities, equipment and campus development.[6]

Strategic Context

LCETB’s 2024 Service Plan reflects a strong capital investment trajectory, with capital funding increasing to approximately €47.7 million, supporting expansion and modernisation of further education and training campuses and specialist teaching spaces.[6] Recent tenders emphasise the build-out of advanced training environments—such as automotive technician facilities, film and digital media studios, and healthcare simulation labs—suggesting a strategic focus on skills aligned with industry needs and national skills agendas.[3][10][12][15] The establishment of frameworks for healthcare equipment and immersive simulation, alongside ICT investments like an electronic applicant tracking and onboarding system, indicates ongoing digital transformation and a multi-year pipeline of equipment and systems procurement.[8][13][15]

Updated 23 August 2026