Establishment of a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Fitness to Practise Legal Services
The contract covers the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for fitness to practise legal services for Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, which regulates the nursing and midwifery professions. Appointed legal firms will prepare and present cases on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer concerning registrants referred to inquiry, and will liaise with complainants, factual and expert witnesses, registrants, their legal representatives and Board staff. The scope covers legal support before, during and after inquiries, including managing progression to timely conclusion and seeking High Court confirmation of sanctions where required under the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011. The estimated framework value is £18,000,000, with the contract duration not stated in the available information. Services will be delivered in Ireland. The key qualification requirement is the ability to provide legal representation and pursue High Court confirmation of sanctions in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011.
Buyer: Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €18m
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Competitive with negotiation
- Category: Legal advisory services (79111000)
From the official notice
NMBI wishes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Fitness to Practise Legal Services. The primary role of the legal firm(s) engaged under this procurement process will be to prepare and present cases on behalf of the CEO with respect to registrants who have been referred to inquiry. The responsibilities will also include liaison and collaboration with all participants in the inquiry process (complainants, factual and expert witnesses, registrants, their legal counsel and the Contracting Authority staff). The legal firm will oversee and guide the progression of an inquiry to a timely conclusion. Following an inquiry where a sanction is recommended and subsequently imposed on a registrant by the Board, the legal firm will be responsible for seeking High Court Confirmation of sanction where required in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011. Further detail as to required services is set out in three phases – before, during and after an inquiry when the Board decides to impose a sanction which requires High Court confirmation in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €18m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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