Provision of an Environmental Education Course
South Kerry Development Partnership CLG (SKDP), a local development organisation operating in community and regional development, is seeking an experienced environmental education or training provider to develop and deliver a practical short course for members of the public and community groups in South Kerry. The course must support meaningful local action for biodiversity, improve the resilience of local habitats, and build understanding and capacity around environmental and climate-related challenges, with delivery structured across three modules: seed saving, pollinators and meadow management; tree planting and long-term management; and invasive species identification and management. The estimated contract value is £25,000, although no contract duration or delivery timeframe is specified. Delivery will take place in the South Kerry area, within the IE0 region. The critical qualification requirement is demonstrable experience and expertise in providing environmental education or training, including the ability to design and deliver the proposed course modules.
Buyer: South Kerry Development Partnership CLG. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €25k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Environmental training services (80540000)
From the official notice
SKDP is seeking to deliver an environmental educational short course which is both informative and practical and which will be made available for participation to the public in the South Kerry area. This initiative is being developed in line with the 2023 – 2027 LEADER programme objectives which incorporates a number of thematic areas, one of which is ‘Sustainable Development and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation’. A sub-theme under this core theme is ‘Climate Change Capacity Building’. Climate change presents an ever-growing and existential challenge to Kerry’s rich and biodiverse ecological habitats and overall environmental health. This challenge is one which will affect not only our natural flora and fauna but also the wellness and health of our communities as well as their economic resilience as Kerry’s economy is heavily reliant on tourism. The Kerry Local Development Strategy which was developed through public participation to inform the core objectives of this current iteration of LEADER, found that an understanding of the science of climate change and in particular how Ireland and Southwest Ireland will be affected was a noticeable knowledge gap when engaging with the local communities. Priorities identified under the current LEADER programme include the provision of environmental educational training resources. To identify the specific areas of environmental education which groups would be most interested in, SKDP undertook a short public survey which was wid...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €25k.
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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