National Childhood Network: Invitation to Tender - Development of eLearning Module

National Childhood Network: Invitation to Tender - Development of eLearning Module Invitation to Tender for Development of One eLearning Module Introduction National Childhood Network supports quality childhood services and family supports by enhancing children’s health, wellbeing, learning and development. The NCN team develop and deliver and a range of high quality and innovative online and face-to-face training programmes. The training aims to strengthen children services practitioners’ knowledge and skills, with the aim of benefiting children.

National Childhood Network and our partner agency Parenting Organisation, Donegal are seeking an experienced digital learning provider to work with us to develop a high quality, interactive eLearning module that meet learning outcomes in a user friendly and engaging way. Project The aim of this eLearning module is to provide those working with children in early childhood/school age childcare and childminders, parents and those who are interested in the early childhood profession, knowledge on child development. Content for the eLearning module will be developed by Lifestart and the National Childhood Network, in conjunction with Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

On completion, the child development eLearning module will be made freely available to all those working in ELC and SAC nationally through the DCDE LMS. Target audience Early childhood and school age childcare professionals and childminders. Quality approach for the module Content will be in line with relevant quality frameworks, policy, legislation, regulation, research and best practice in ELC and SAC Course content will reflect Lifestart and National Childhood Network ethos Course design will follow best practice in instructional design, including interactive activities to engage learners Proposed length of the eLearning module It will take the learner approximately 30 minutes to complete the module.

Branding requirements Design will comply with brand guidelines provided by National Childhood Network to the successful Contractor. Outputs Required National Childhood Network is seeking a Contractor to work with us to develop an engaging and effective eLearning module that motivates learners and imparts knowledge and skills in a user friendly way. The Contractor will provide instructional design giving suggestions on how best to structure and sequence pre-existing learning content for online engagement, identifying interaction opportunities, and developing conceptual designs, overall presentation and assessment.

The Contractor will then build the eLearning (including audio recording) using appropriate development tools and deliver completed eLearning to National Childhood Network. National Childhood Network will provide the following to the Contractor: A draft script for audio (which can be revised as necessary during instructional design) An accompanying power point presentation indicative of the visual content that can be used as a first draft storyboard. All photos and any short video clips to be included.

Brand guidelines to guide design templates. Time Frame It is intended that this process of instructional design and course development for both modules will take place between January 2026-April 2026. During this period, the chosen Contractor will submit drafts to National Childhood Network on agreed dates for review before completion.

Contractor(s) Specification Experience and/or a qualification in instructional design and eLearning delivery. Format of Tenders The tender for this project should be succinct and include the following: Outline of proposed approach and associated timelines Outline of experience and expertise to complete the project Samples of previous work Cost proposals Referees – previous clients General Conditions of Tender Any conflicts of interest must be fully disclosed by the tenderer to National Childhood Network upon submission of tender. National Childhood Network is not bound to accept the lowest tender or any tender offered.

National Childhood Network will not be liable for any costs incurred by tenderers in formulating or presenting proposals. National Childhood Network and the tenderer undertake to ensure the confidentiality of information provided by either party in relation to this invitation to tender, subject to the parties’ obligations under the law. Assessment of Tenders Tenders will be assessed by National Childhood Network.

The overall assessment will be concerned with value for money taking into account the quality and cost of the proposal. In particular, the assessment will focus on the criteria set down in the tender specification together with the proposed approach to the work. Contractor(s) may be required to attend a virtual interview.

Contract of Agreement The proposal submitted, and any subsequent clarification discussions and written communications between the parties, will form the basis of a contract for services to be agreed between National Childhood Network and the successful Contractor. A written agreement will be drafted between the Contractor and National Childhood Network. Payment of fees will be linked to deliverables.

The successful Contractor shall be responsible for the delivery of all services provided within the terms of the contract on the basis of the agreed fees set at the beginning of the contract. Barnardos retains the right to withhold payment of fees where a consultant has failed to meet its contractual obligations in relation to the delivery of services to an acceptable level of quality. The successful Contractor must be compliant with all tax legislation.

All payments under the contract will be conditional of the Contractor being in possession of a valid Tax Compliance certificate at all times. Copyright and Ownership Ownership of any material produced as a result of this Request for Tender, including any original audio-visual materials, graphics, documentation or other outputs, shall rest with National Childhood Network/ Parenting Organisation, Donegal and/or DCDE. Queries Any queries in regard to this tender invitation should be sent to michelleh@ncn.ie .

Responses will be shared with other interested parties as appropriate. Closing Date for Submission of Tenders: Closing date for receipt of completed proposals is Friday 11th December 2026 at 5pm. Tenders Date Entered/Updated: 12th Nov, 2026 Expiry Date: 11th Dec, 2026 Region: Nationwide Social links twitter facebook linkedin email pdf print Source URL: https://www.activelink.ie/vacancies/tenders/130313-national-childhood-network-invitation-to-tender-development-of-elearning-module