Invitation to Tender for Evaluation Review and Strategy Development Plan

Pilot Programme Evaluation and Strategy Development Plan

Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 16th of August

Summary

The Climate Action short course development team are seeking tenders from suitably competent and qualified individuals and/or organisations to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the work to date of our pilot programme in secondary schools and devise a coherent 3-5 year strategy for its future development.

Project overview

The Climate Action short course pilot programme has been piloting a new junior cycle short course since September 2021. We wish to thoroughly evaluate the first three years of the pilot, its impact and ensure its sustainable integration into the school curriculum nationwide. The programme aims to drive innovation in the area of student empowerment and capacity building for meaningful youth-led action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the post-primary sector.

The course is currently running in 26 schools with 40 teachers and approximately 1500 students across the Republic of Ireland.

The pilot programme provides initial online and in-person teacher training, peer-support meetings, and online resources for all participating teachers.

Key Dates

• Issue Date: 26th of July 2024
• Closing Date for Queries: 13th of August 2024
• Closing Date for Tender Submissions: 16th of August 2024

Kathryn McCabe, Assistant Coordinator
info@climateactionshortcourse.ie 
Phone: 085-8391800 
www.climateactionshortcourse.ie

Timeline of work:

• Evaluation review to commence by the 26th of August 2024.
• Evaluation and strategy development plan to be completed by January 2025.

Selection criteria:

• The successful tender will have proven experience demonstrated through past work and consultancies in education and/or social research, with references provided.
• Good research, presentation and writing skills required.
• Experience of post-primary schools, student research, teacher training is essential.
• An understanding of environmental and transformative education, and activism/climate action would be an advantage.

Budget:

Estimated budget available is in the range of €14000 to include VAT and expenses. The quote for the services specified above shall be set out in the following format:

• Cost per day (excluding VAT)
• VAT rate
• Cost per day (including VAT)
• Total price