Academic partner for accredited education programmes for Defence Forces officers and cadets

Summary

The tender concerns the provision of a single academic partner for accredited education programmes for Irish Defence Forces senior commissioned leaders and cadets. The programmes include a Level 9 Master's degree in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies, a Level 9 postgraduate diploma in the same field, and a Level 7 diploma for cadets. The partner must have substantial demonstrable expertise in leadership, management, defence, security and international relations, including research support up to PhD level. Dedicated academic staff must be provided on site at the Defence Forces Training Centre in Curragh Camp. The estimated contract value is EUR 3,556,920 and the submission deadline is 7 September 2026.