Request for Tenders for the provision of an Independent Evaluation of the Small Schools Action Research Project

Published

31 July 2026

Estimated value

€130,000

Place of performance

IE061

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00530588-2026

Reference

2e5cd08c-25a7-464c-b55c-7d2bcd9cf7f6

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 73000000Servicios de investigación y desarrollo y servicios de consultoría conexos
• 73100000Servicios de investigación y desarrollo experimental
• 73200000Servicios de consultoría en investigación y desarrollo
• 73110000Servicios de investigación
• 73210000Servicios de consultoría en investigación

Description

The small schools action research project (SSARP) which falls under the remit of the Department of Education and Youth (DEY) has been in operation since January 2022 and is due to conclude at the end of this school year (June 2026). This project aims to encourage small schools to cluster together in local groups, enabling them to collaborate and identify common challenges and trial innovative solutions. The clusters have been asked to self-identify areas in which they wish to collaborate and identify possible solutions to some of the challenges they face. The focus of their work is the sustainability of small schools and they are currently implementing project work in this area. The DEY invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced persons to deliver a final independent evaluation of this action research project and to provide an understanding of the impact of the implementation and outcomes of the project that will help inform the future policy development for small schools and their long-term sustainability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €130,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Department of Education and Youth (European Union).