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Skillnet Ireland Tenders & Contract Awards

What Skillnet Ireland buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen

Skillnet Ireland has 1 open tender accepting bids right now, most of them in IT Services and Professional Services. 2 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.

Skillnet Ireland has awarded 47 contracts totalling €8.0M between 2013 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is ActionCOACH (2 awards).

Its three largest suppliers hold 26% of the disclosed value. 7 companies have won here in more than one year. 6 of the 42 awards with a published bid count drew a single bidder.

Public buyers rarely change supplier mid-contract. The opening is usually a new requirement, not a switch.

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Tender notices tracked

47

Contract awards

€8.0M

Disclosed value

€347k

Average per award

45

With named winner

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€215k17 days remaining

Request for Tender for Website Optimisation, Hosting, Maintenance, Support and Development Services

Skillnet Ireland

IT Services100k-500k

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Recently closed

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€200kClosed

Request for Tender for the Provision of EU Engagement Services

Skillnet Ireland

Prof. Services100k-500k

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Awarded in 2026

Skillnet Ireland has 5 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €920k across the 5 awards with published values.

Top winners in 2026

Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.ActionCOACH2 · €1.2M
  2. 2.CSCL2 · €440k
  3. 3.Qualcom1 · €440k
  4. 4.Ipsos Limited (trading as Ipsos B and A)1 · €380k
  5. 5.Ipsos B and A1 · €380k
  6. 6.Atlantic Technological University (EO)2 · €360k
  7. 7.it@cork Associatio Ltd3 · €239k
  8. 8.RI Skillnet1 · €210k
  9. 9.Idiro Analytics1 · €200k
  10. 10.Carr Communications Limited1 · €200k

Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20132-
20144€1.2M
20161€1.0M
20171€2.0M
20194-
20204-
20214-
20223-
20236€540k
20245€1.2M
20258€1.2M
20265€920k

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By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
42
Sole bidder (no competition)
6
Most contested award
Request for Tender for Graphic Design Services
31 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: Internal Audit/Compliance Activities (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Open Procedure: 42

Supplier intelligence

Top-3 suppliers account for 26.1% of €8.0M total disclosed value, a market-concentration signal.

SupplierShareCRO statusOther bodies (join 4)
ActionCOACH15%--
CSCL5.5%--
Qualcom5.5%-also won €7.9M across 11 other Irish bodies →
Ipsos Limited (trading as Ipsos B and A)4.8%-also won €600k across 3 other Irish bodies →
Ipsos B and A4.8%-also won €22.0M across 17 other Irish bodies →

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Skillnet Ireland in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
it@cork Associatio Ltd32024, 2025, 2026
ActionCOACH22013, 2014
Atlantic Technological University (EO)22025, 2026
Carmel Somers Consulting Limited22021, 2022
CSCL22024, 2026
Deloitte Ireland LLP22014, 2019
Keystone Procurement Ltd22025, 2026

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Award history (47 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
10 July 2026Request for tender for Public Procurement Support ServicesKeystone Procurement Ltd-€100k
5 June 2026RFT for the delivery of the Strategic Talent Development ProgrammeCSCL-€220k
20 March 2026RFT for the Provision of Market Research and Survey Consultancy Services to Skillnet IrelandIpsos Limited (trading as Ipsos B and A)-€380k
25 February 2026Request for Tender to support Skillnet Ireland in the implementation of specific tasks under the EU Entire EDIH project: Call for Digitalisation Skills Expertiseit@cork Associatio Ltd-€40k
18 February 2026RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security, - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty ProjectAtlantic Technological University (EO)-€180k
10 December 2025Request for Tender to support Skillnet Ireland in the implementation of specific tasks under the EU Entire EDIH project: Call for Digitalisation Skills Expertiseit@cork Associatio Ltd2Open Procedure€40k
10 December 2025Request for tender for Public Procurement Support ServicesKeystone Procurement Ltd8Open Procedure-
23 September 2025RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security, - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty ProjectAtlantic Technological University (EO)5Open Procedure€180k
22 September 2025T2508 RFT for the provision of AI Workforce Development Research Series - Equipping Ireland's Business Leaders for the future AI WorldIdiro Analytics9Open Procedure€200k
11 September 2025RFT for the Provision of Market Research and Survey Consultancy Services to Skillnet IrelandIpsos B and A3Open Procedure€380k
16 July 2025RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in the development of curricula, training delivery and specific tasks under the EU GreenSkills4H2 ProjectIWEA CLG t/a Wind Energy Ireland1Open Procedure€130k
7 March 2025RFT for the Provision of Public Relations ServicesCarr Communications Limited10Open Procedure€200k
6 January 2025RFT for Provision of Independent Validation Services To Skillnet IrelandCrowe7Open Procedure€30k
16 October 2024RFT to Call for Digitalisation Skills Expertise to support Skillnet Ireland in the implementation of specific tasks under the EU ENTIRE EDIH project.it@cork Associatio Ltd1Open Procedure€159k
9 July 2024RFT for the delivery of the Strategic Talent Development ProgrammeCSCL9Open Procedure€220k
23 May 2024Skillnet ICT Support Services CfTQualcom2Open Procedure€440k
16 April 2024Request for Tender for Graphic Design ServicesImage Now31Open Procedure€200k
9 February 2024Request for Tender (RFT) for the Provision of Evaluation Services of Skillnet Ireland’s Funded Initiatives 2021-2023Additional Research9Open Procedure€140k
28 November 2023Request for Tender for Media Buying ServicesHappy Marketing and Media Ltd T/A Buymedia1Open Procedure€180k
26 October 2023RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in the implementation of specific tasks under the EU Skills4Retail project: Call for Green Skills ExpertiseCentral Solutions Ltd t/a 20FIFTY Partners1Open Procedure€150k
26 October 2023RFT to support Skillnet Ireland under the EU Skills4Retail Project call for retail sector expertiseRI Skillnet1Open Procedure€210k
24 April 2023Request for Tender (RFT) for the Provision of EU Bid Services to Skillnet IrelandSchuman European Services3Open Procedure-
24 March 2023RFT for the Provision of a CRM and Funding Application Management Tool to Skillnet IrelandSpanish Point Technologies Ltd7Open Procedure-
20 January 2023Request for Tender for Strategic Public Relations Services to Skillnet IrelandCicero Consulting Dublin Limited7Open Procedure-
18 October 2022Request for Tender for the delivery of the Strategic Talent Development ProgrammeCarmel Somers Consulting Limited4Open Procedure-
3 August 2022Request for Tender for Website Design, Development, Maintenance Support Services to Skillnet IrelandKooba14Open Procedure-
21 January 2022Research in Digitalisation and Job DesignCMurphy5Open Procedure-
21 October 2021Request for Tender (RFT) for the Provision of Evaluation Services of Skillnet Ireland’s Funded Initiatives 2019-2020Indecon International Economic and Strategic Consultants1Open Procedure-
18 October 2021Request for Tender for the development and delivery of Strategic Talent Development programmes with mentoring supportCarmel Somers Consulting Limited2Open Procedure-
16 March 2021Request for Tender for the provision of EU bid services to Skillnet IrelandSchuman Associates SCRL3Open Procedure-
29 January 2021Request for Tender (RFT) for the Provision of Consulting Services to Support Organisational ChangeBusiness Services for Businesses10Open Procedure-
20 August 2020RFT for the Provision of a Research Study and Report to Examine Digital and Technology Skills Needs to support Innovation in Ireland’s Low-Carbon Economy Transition.Economic and Social Research Institute3Open Procedure-
4 March 2020Request for Tender for the Provision of Consulting Services in Support of a Climate Action Upskilling Scheme to Skillnet IrelandCentral Solutions4Open Procedure-
25 February 2020Request for Tender for Website Design, Development, Maintenance and Support Services to Skillnet IrelandBradley Digital8Open Procedure-
17 January 2020Request for Tender for Video Production Services to Skillnet IrelandbigO29Open Procedure-
18 December 2019Request for Tender for the Provision of Strategic Brand and Graphic Design Services to Skillnet IrelandAndrew Bradley11Open Procedure-
27 November 2019Request for Tender for PR and Corporate Communications ServicesDrury8Open Procedure-
15 July 2019Internal Audit/Compliance ActivitiesSumer Accountants NI Ltd2Open Procedure-
21 March 2019RFT for the Provision of Audit, Taxation and Company Secretarial Services to Skillnet IrelandDeloitte Ireland LLP8Open Procedure-
28 May 2017The Provision of Training and Mentoring Services to the Skillnets Management Development Programmeundisclosed18Open Procedure€2.0M
10 October 2016The Provision of Training and Mentoring services to the ManagementWorks programme of Skillnets in 2017undisclosed13Open Procedure€1.0M
23 October 2014Request for Tenders (RFT) for Corporate PR Services for Skillnets Ltd.DHR Communications4Open Procedure-
29 September 2014Request for Tenders (RFT) for Design and Print Services for Skillnets Ltd.Hexhibit18Open Procedure-
23 September 2014Audit,Taxation & Secretarial servicesDeloitte Ireland LLP3Open Procedure-
9 September 2014The Provision of Training and Mentoring Services to the ManagementWorks Programme 2015-16ActionCOACH24Open Procedure€1.2M
1 November 2013The Provision of Training and Mentoring Services to Build Financial Capability in SMEs for the ManagementWorks programme of SkillnetsLar Burke and Associates Ltd20Open Procedure-
3 September 2013The Provision of Training and Mentoring Services to the ManagementWorks ProgrammeActionCOACH16Open Procedure-
How Skillnet Ireland buys: competition & SME-access profile

Open-market vs limited-competition mix · average bids · SME-access ratio

Skillnet Ireland market guides

How Skillnet Ireland buys, broken down by sector: award patterns, top suppliers, and bid-readiness steps.

IT Services
7 awards
Professional Services
6 awards
IT ServicesProfessional Services

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Last updated 20 October 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2013-09-03. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.