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

SOLAS has nothing open for bidding today. Its last notice closed on 13 July 2026. 3 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.

SOLAS has awarded 112 contracts totalling €24.1M between 2015 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is Colaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College (3 awards).

Its three largest suppliers hold 29% of the disclosed value. 15 companies have won here in more than one year. 9 of the 76 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

112

Contract awards

€24.1M

Disclosed value

€753k

Average per award

86

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SOLAS

Contracting AuthoritySOLAS · Active Irish public buyer
Top Incumbent WinnersColaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College · Pearson VUE
Extended Panel (#3+)Ergo · Credit Card Systems Ireland Ltd · Safety Solutions Group Limited
CRO & Spend RadarCRO B1/B10/C1 status, supplier concentration share, and >EUR 20k purchase-order spend

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Professional ServicesEducation

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€447kClosed

Provide strategic support for ETB-wide implementation of Enterprise Connect

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Prof. Services100k-500k
€323kClosed

Ongoing QA Support

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Education100k-500k
€244kClosed

Graphic Design Support Services

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Prof. Services100k-500k

Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.

Awarded in 2026

SOLAS has 18 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch.

Top winners in 2026

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Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.Colaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College3 · €6.0M
  2. 2.Pearson VUE1 · €4.2M
  3. 3.Credit Card Systems Ireland Ltd3 · €1.9M
  4. 4.Safety Solutions Group Limited1 · €1.4M
  5. 5.Enovation Solutions2 · €800k
  6. 6.Competence Assurance Solutions Ltd (CAS)2 · €585k
  7. 7.Hartley People2 · €529k
  8. 8.Tobar Segais Limited1 · €488k
  9. 9.bigO3 · €263k
  10. 10.H2 Learning Limited1 · €246k

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Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20151
€650k
20161
€250k
20174
€1.1M
20189
€1.8M
201910
€7.4M
20208
€1.7M
202115
€4.2M
20224
€585k
20238
-
202414
€2.5M
202520
€3.2M
202618
€787k

How SOLAS Evaluates Tenders (Price vs Quality Scorecard)

Across 39 graded eTenders notices, SOLAS evaluates 100% of competitions on Price & Quality (MEAT) and 0% on Lowest Price Only.

Primary Regime

100% MEAT

39 MEAT · 0 Price Only

Typical Weighting Split

30% Price / 70% Quality

OGP Professional Services MEAT benchmark

Typical Contract Term

36 months

Median across 70 contracts (avg 31.4m)

Contracts Expiring in the Next 6 Months (180-Day Re-Tender Window)

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1 active SOLAS contract over EUR 100,000 have an estimated end date within the next 180 days based on published OGP award terms.

Contract & IncumbentValueTermEst. End
External Authentication Services for Craft Apprenticeships

Incumbent: Hartley People

€246k24m18 March 2027

By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
76
Sole bidder (no competition)
9
Most contested award
Leadership Coaching for Managers and Assistant Managers
20 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: Technical and design services for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Generation Apprenticeship competitions (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Direct Invite – Mini-Competition: 11
  • Open Procedure: 77
  • Simplified: 15
  • Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication: 1
  • Restricted Procedure: 3
  • Competitive Dialogue: 1

Supplier intelligence

One or more top suppliers for this authority are recorded as dissolved or inactive in the Companies Registration Office.

Top-3 suppliers account for 28.7% of €47.9M total disclosed value, a market-concentration signal.

SupplierShareCRO statusOther bodies (join 4)
Colaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College12.5%-also won €2.1M across 3 other Irish bodies →
Pearson VUE8.8%Dissolved-
Ergo7.4%-also won €46.9M across 33 other Irish bodies →
Credit Card Systems Ireland Ltd4.1%Normalalso won €5.5M across 9 other Irish bodies →
Safety Solutions Group Limited2.9%Normalalso won Not disclosed across 4 other Irish bodies →

Repeat winners

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

SupplierAwardsActive years
Grant Thornton42019, 2021, 2024, 2026
Micromail42025, 2026
bigO32024, 2025
Colaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College32019, 2024, 2026
Credit Card Systems Ireland Ltd32020, 2024, 2026
Mitchell Kane32020, 2021, 2025
Allen Creative22021, 2024
Amphigean Limited22021, 2023
Central Solutions Ltd t/a 20FIFTY Partners22021, 2024
Competence Assurance Solutions Ltd (CAS)22020, 2022
CompTIA UK Ltd22025, 2026
Enovation Solutions22020, 2025
Fioru Software Solutions LTD22022, 2024
KPMG Future Analytics22023, 2024
Language22019, 2021

Notices published in the last 90 days

PublishedTitleWinnerValue
4 November 2026Graphic Design Support Servicesundisclosed€244k
18 August 2026Framework Agreement for Learning and Developmentundisclosed€400k

Buyer Competition & Concentration Scorecard (Framework-Deduplicated)

Computed from 112 published OGP contract awards (CC-BY 4.0), deduplicating multi-lot framework ceiling repeats.

Single-Bidder Award Rate

11.8%

9 of 76 bid-disclosed awards received 1 tender

Top Supplier Spend Share

25.3%

Top 3 suppliers: 57.9% across 26 winners

Winner Concentration (HHI)

1,340

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Award history (112 records)

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DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
4 November 2026Graphic Design Support Servicesundisclosed-€244k
18 August 2026Framework Agreement for Learning and Developmentundisclosed-€400k
15 July 2026Provide strategic support for ETB-wide implementation of Enterprise Connectundisclosed-€447k
10 July 2026Managed Security ServicesManguard Plus Limited-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
9 June 2026Atlantic Aviation Groupundisclosed--
26 May 2026Cleaning ServicesGrosvenor Services-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
7 May 2026Craft Apprenticeship cardsCredit Card Systems Ireland Ltd2Open Procedure€96k
23 April 2026Mini-Competition for C# .Net Developer - NCSSabeo Holdings Limited-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
23 April 2026Mini-Competition for C# .Net Developer - PLSSSabeo Holdings Limited-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
4 March 2026Independent ReviewTrinity College Dublin-Simplified-
4 March 2026Advisory ServicesDeloitte Ireland LLP-Simplified-
4 March 2026EDUCATION EXPOThe Irish Times Ltd-Simplified-
4 March 2026PROGRAMME REVALIDATIONRory Byrne Education Training-Simplified-
4 March 2026CertificationColaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College-Simplified-
4 March 2026EXECUTIVE SEARCHLansdowne Executive Search Limited-Simplified-
4 March 2026EXAMS and CERTIFICATIONCompTIA UK Ltd-Simplified-
4 March 2026SOFTWARE LICENSESMicromail-Simplified-
6 February 2026FET for Enterprise ConsultancyGrant Thornton-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
27 November 2025Videographer services for promotional activitybigO12Open Procedure€163k
28 August 2025IT Service Management (ITSM) Solution for SOLASAlemba Ltd9Open Procedure€203k
23 July 2025Graphic and Visual Design Services for eCollegeMCO Projects Limited12Open Procedure€190k
22 July 2025ICT Security AnalystPFH Technology Group-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
22 July 2025Virtual Learning Environment/Learning Management Systems and Associated ServicesEnovation Solutions-Simplified-
22 July 2025Software LicencesMicromail-Simplified-
21 July 2025Data Analytic LicensesSalesforce-Simplified-
21 July 2025CompTIA VouchersCompTIA UK Ltd-Simplified-
19 July 2025Microsoft Campus Licensing servicesMicromail-Simplified-
19 July 2025Adobe Software LicensesMicromail-Simplified-
19 July 2025National FET Certification Licence Agreement for Certiport Certifications 2025Prodigy Learning Limited-Simplified-
10 July 2025graphic design and branding for SOLAS Climate Strategy and Skills unitWonder Works9Open Procedure€81k
7 July 2025Mini-Competition for the Development of Creative AssetsbigO-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
3 July 2025Aircraft Mechanics Training Provisionundisclosed-Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication€1.9M
10 June 2025Generation Apprenticeship Design and Technical ServicesMitchell Kane2Open Procedure-
26 May 2025SME services for electromobility e-vehiclesMKW3Open Procedure€73k
21 May 2025Copywriting ServicesHavas Media5Open Procedure€81k
6 May 20252025 review of national apprenticeship funding allocation and expenditureForvis Mazars-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
1 April 2025SOLAS Legal ServicesByrneWallace LLP5Open Procedure-
10 March 2025Construction Programmes Monitoring ServicesTobar Segais Limited4Open Procedure€488k
17 December 2024Green Skills 2030 Implementation PlanKPMG Future Analytics1Open Procedure€100k
4 December 2024Vulnerability Management and Web App Scanner platformSoftcat plc5Open Procedure€180k
28 November 2024Framework Agreement for the provision of Creative and Digital Campaign ServicesAllen Creative12Open Procedure€195k
23 October 2024For the Completion of an Economic Review of Apprenticeship IncentivisationRSM Ireland-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
12 September 2024External Authentication Services for Craft ApprenticeshipsHartley People1Open Procedure€200k
3 September 2024Support Services for Apprenticeship ServicesHartley People Ltd.3Open Procedure€329k
3 May 2024Certification Card ProductionCredit Card Systems Ireland Ltd2Open Procedure€924k
18 April 2024The Development of Accredited Programmes in Learning and DevelopmentFioru Software Solutions LTD1Open Procedure€200k
15 April 2024Videographer services for promotional activitiesbigO12Open Procedure€100k
11 April 2024To establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the development of accredited programmes in sustainability for the FET sectorCentral Solutions Ltd t/a 20FIFTY Partners2Open Procedure€162k
26 March 2024Expert Services for the Development, Management and Delivery of a Sustainability Awareness Programme in Irish, Polish, Ukrainian and English LanguagesFifty Shades Greener3Open Procedure€190k
20 March 2024OCEC-L1 - ICT Tutor Led Online Learning and Support ServicesColaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
20 March 2024Provision of Strategic Advice on the future positioning of Further Education and Training (FET) for EnterpriseGrant Thornton-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
29 February 2024the Development of Accredited Programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI)H2 Learning Limited1Open Procedure€246k
5 December 2023Framework Agreement for the supply of ICT Contractors for SOLAS ICT DepartmentErgo6Open Procedure€3.5M
29 November 2023ALL Strategy e-learning course developmentAurion Learning9Open Procedure-
15 September 2023Construction Services Unit Specialist Services Panelundisclosed4Open Procedure-
11 September 2023Research and Strategy Development Services: Skills for the Green EconomyKPMG Future Analytics5Open Procedure-
30 August 2023Construction Services Unit Specialist Services Panelundisclosed1Open Procedure-
28 July 2023To establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of eLearning Design ExpertiseAmphigean Limited9Open Procedure-
23 July 2023Framework Agreement for the Provision of online courses and related services for eCollegeundisclosed5Open Procedure-
23 July 2023Framework Agreement for the Provision of online courses and related services for eCollegeundisclosed-Open Procedure€6.5M
28 April 2022Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Development of Accredited Programmes in Green Skills for the FET SectorFioru Software Solutions LTD2Open Procedure-
10 March 2022Framework for the provision of Safe pass Tutor programme Development, Training and System ImplementationLiam Scott Training5Open Procedure-
27 January 2022External Quality Assurance Monitoring of eCollegeCompetence Assurance Solutions Ltd (CAS)4Open Procedure€585k
25 January 2022Single Supplier Framework for the Evaluation of Specified eCollege ProgrammesIndecon International Economic and Strategic Consultants2Open Procedure-
21 December 2021Single Supplier Framework for Technical and Design Services for the Generation Apprenticeship Competition and Supporting EventsMitchell Kane2Open Procedure-
15 November 2021Helpline/Advisory Services for ApprenticeshipsCareer Ahead2Open Procedure-
10 November 2021External Quality Review of Internal AuditThe Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors1Open Procedure-
17 October 2021Framework Agreement for Online Learner Support Services for eCollegeundisclosed3Open Procedure€7.7M
2 September 2021An Online Assessment for Safe Pass RenewalPearson VUE4Open Procedure€4.2M
26 August 2021Single Supply Framework for Photography ServicesFennell Photography Ltd3Open Procedure-
3 August 2021Research Partner to Support National Skills Analysis in Relation to the Pandemic and the Impact on Future Skills in IrelandBurning Glass International Inc.2Open Procedure-
30 July 2021Single Party Framework for the Creation of Visual Identity and AssetsAllen Creative2Open Procedure-
28 July 2021Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of e-Learning Design ExpertiseAmphigean Limited10Open Procedure-
23 July 2021Green Skills Programme Content DevelopmentMunster Technological University5Open Procedure-
22 July 2021New Programme Curriculum Development - Digital Skills, Green Skills and Upskilling for SME/Micro BusinessesCentral Solutions Ltd t/a 20FIFTY Partners3Open Procedure-
20 May 2021Single Party Framework for the provision of Graphic Design ServicesLanguage8Open Procedure-
26 April 2021Embedding SOLAS ValuesLIFT Ireland9Open Procedure-
26 March 2021Framework Agreement for the provision of Leadership Learning and DevelopmentGrant Thornton10Open Procedure-
11 March 2021Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal ServicesBeauchamps LLP7Open Procedure€1.2M
18 December 2020Leadership Coaching for Managers and Assistant ManagersDistinctions Coaching and Consultancy20Restricted Procedure-
11 December 2020Single Supplier Framework for Technical and Design Services for the Generation Apprenticeship Competition and Supporting EventsMitchell Kane2Open Procedure-
11 December 2020Single supplier framework for the provision of Videographer servicesEmagine Media Ltd.11Open Procedure-
20 November 2020National Online Platform to enable accessibility of Labour Market InformationSeditio Limited1Open Procedure-
8 October 2020Development, Maintenance, Support and Improvement Services for the SOLAS Moodle InfrastructureEnovation Solutions2Open Procedure€800k
24 September 2020Senior Leadership Coaching ProgrammeKinchLyons18Open Procedure-
10 May 2020The Provision of the Production, Overprinting & Bureau Service for Safe Pass, CSCS, QSCS and National Craft CardsCredit Card Systems Ireland Ltd5Open Procedure€924k
3 March 2020Provision of Monitoring and Reporting on eCollege Service DeliveryCompetence Assurance Solutions Ltd (CAS)2Restricted Procedure-
18 December 2019Framework Agreement for the supply of ICT Contractors for SOLAS ICT DepartmentCpl Solutions Limited5Open Procedure€650k
11 October 2019PR and Event ManagementAlice Public Relations13Open Procedure-
28 September 2019SOLAS eCollege Course ProvisionColaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College1Open Procedure€6.0M
8 August 2019Development and Implementation of a People StrategyGrant Thornton3Open Procedure-
1 March 2019Migration to Microsoft Office 365eir business3Open Procedure-
18 February 2019Single Party Framework to Development of Promotional VideosBottle10Open Procedure-
7 February 2019Establish a Single Party Framework for the provision of Creative and Digital Campaign Services for SOLAS Apprenticeship, Traineeship, Employee Development and eCollegeTBWAIreland4Open Procedure€270k
2 February 2019External Monitoring and Authentication Services For SOLAS Pre-2016 Apprenticeship ProgrammesSafety Solutions Group Limited2Open Procedure€1.4M
30 January 2019Establish a Single Party Framework for the provision of Graphic Design ServicesLanguage10Open Procedure-
16 January 2019Establishment of a Panel for specialists to assist in the development, review and maintenance of CSCS and QSCS syllabi, curricula and assessmentsundisclosed14Restricted Procedure-
7 September 2018Redevelopment of Recruitment Practicesundisclosed3Open Procedure-
16 August 2018Technical and design services for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Generation Apprenticeship competitionsundisclosed2Open Procedure-
1 July 2018Internal Audit, Corporate Governance and Risk Management Services Frameworkundisclosed6Open Procedure€760k
1 July 2018External Monitoring Servicesundisclosed7Open Procedure€760k
29 June 2018Support and Maintenance of Enterprise ICT Hardware, Software and Network equipmentundisclosed4Open Procedure-
10 June 2018Framework Agreement for Courseware to Support the Delivery of Online Trainingundisclosed8Open Procedure€1.2M
23 May 2018Framework for the provision of Safe Pass Tutor Trainingundisclosed3Open Procedure-
5 April 2018SAP Support, Maintenance and Hostingundisclosed4Open Procedure€1.0M
25 March 2018Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Courseware and Resources to Support the Delivery of Online Trainingundisclosed5Open Procedure€1.2M
18 December 2017Lead a Consortium of Providers in the Design, Development and Piloting of Two Accredited (Level 7 & 8) Technology-Enhanced Learning Programmes for Staff in the Education & Training Boardsundisclosed1Open Procedure-
18 December 2017The Design, Development and Piloting of a Technology-Enhanced Learning Module (Level 6) for Staff in the Education & Training Boardsundisclosed3Open Procedure-
28 July 2017DESIGN, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF A DISASTER RECEOVERY FACILITYundisclosed-Competitive Dialogue€350k
12 May 2017Supply of Moodle Administration, Maintenance and Integration Service for Moodle platformsundisclosed-Open Procedure€800k
28 July 2016Pensions & Insurances Administration Serviceundisclosed-Open Procedure€250k
1 September 2015This competition relates to the Production, Overprinting and Bureau Service for Safepass Cards, Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Cards, Quarries Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS)undisclosed-Open Procedure€650k
How SOLAS buys: competition & SME-access profile

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

Procurement Intelligence

SOLAS is the State’s Further Education and Training (FET) authority, responsible for funding, planning and coordinating FET provision through the Education and Training Boards and related partners. Its procurement profile is typically weighted toward education and training services, research and strategy work, digital/ICT support, consultancy, communications, and programme delivery rather than heavy capital works. Recent published awards show spending on research and strategy development, including a €147,600 contract for "Research and Strategy Development Services: Skills for the Green Economy" awarded to KPMG Future Analytics.[1] SOLAS also issues consultancy-led tenders linked to sector-wide implementation projects such as Enterprise Connect, indicating recurring demand for specialist advisory and implementation support.[2]

Strategic Context

SOLAS is operating in a policy environment focused on FET reform, green skills, and sector-wide implementation of shared services and digital transformation, which drives demand for strategic consultancy and programme support.[1][2] While no SOLAS-specific capital programme was identified in the provided sources, public procurement developments in Ireland are increasingly framed by the Government’s green public procurement agenda and the wider development of a National Procurement Strategy, which may influence how SOLAS scopes future tenders and evaluates sustainability criteria.[6][7]

Typical Suppliers

  • Management consultancies and strategy firms supporting FET reform, labour-market analysis, and programme design, such as KPMG Future Analytics.[1]
  • Education-sector ICT and systems implementation consultancies supporting shared services or enterprise platforms.[2]
  • Research providers and policy analysis specialists with skills, labour-market, or green-transition expertise.[1]
  • Training and curriculum development suppliers with experience in further education and training delivery.
  • Professional services firms that can provide strategic change, procurement support, and stakeholder engagement for public-sector programmes.[2]

Supplier Tips

  • Lead with evidence of delivery in Irish public-sector education or FET settings, because SOLAS appears to buy strategically focused professional services rather than generic consulting.[1][2]
  • Show clear capability in sustainability and green-skills work, as recent award activity includes a green-economy research brief and Irish procurement policy is moving toward greener purchasing.[1][6][7]
  • Monitor eTenders for framework-style and consultancy tenders tied to implementation programmes, and tailor bids to measurable outputs, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support rather than high-level advisory language.[1][2]

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Updated 28 June 2026

SOLAS market guides

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

Professional Services
19 awards
IT Services
10 awards
Education
7 awards
Professional ServicesEducation

Other major buyers

The most recent SOLAS tenders subscribers were alerted to:

Last updated 6 November 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2015-09-01. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.