Provision of Programme Director Services for the ‘Balance for Better Business’ initiative
The contract covers the provision of Programme Director services for Balance for Better Business (B4BB), an independent, business-led Irish Government initiative focused on improving gender balance in senior business leadership. The buyer is the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, a government department responsible for enterprise, tourism and employment policy and support. The Programme Director will work directly with B4BB’s Co-Chairs to plan and implement the initiative over the next 12–24 months, supported by the Review Group and its broader Advisory Group of business organisations and other interested parties. The estimated contract value is £175,000, with an expected delivery period of 12–24 months. Services will be delivered in Ireland. The key qualification requirement stated is the ability to provide programme leadership and implementation support directly to the B4BB Co-Chairs; no specific certification or formal eligibility requirement is provided in the tender details.
Buyer: The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €175k
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Research consultancy services (73210000)
From the official notice
The role of the Programme Director will comprise of: working directly with the Co-Chairs of ‘Balance for Better Business’ (B4BB) to plan and implement the initiative for the next 12-24 months. B4BB is an independent, business-led Review Group established by the Irish Government to improve gender balance in senior business leadership in Ireland. The Review Group is supported by a wider ‘Advisory Group’, which is representative of a wider cross section of business organisations and other interested parties. The Review Group is supported in its work by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €175k.
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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