Call for Tenders: Review of DFI’s Health and Social Care Programme

DFI is inviting tender submissions from qualified candidates to undertake a comprehensive review of our Health and Social Care Programme. This review will focus specifically on our advisory group structures and committee representation.

About the Project As DFI prepares for a new Strategic Plan, we are seeking to evaluate the processes, capacity, and impact of our Health and Social Care Programme. This work is framed against a changing landscape, including the development of six HSE health regions and the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People.

The objective is to identify how the programme can deliver meaningful value and impact for DFI and its member organisations as we grow.

The successful contractor will be responsible for:

• Assessment and analysis: Reviewing current structures, policy, and internal systems regarding member engagement and advocacy.
• Stakeholder engagement: Consulting with DFI staff, members, and external stakeholders to identify gaps and inefficiencies.
• Recommendations: delivering evidence-based recommendations to optimize impact, strengthen capacity, and support the sustainability of the programme.

Key Project Details

• Timeline: The project is expected to be completed within 12 weeks of commencement.

• Budget: The maximum budget available for this review is €8,000 (excluding VAT).

Closing date: Applications must be received by 5 January 2026

Application requirements Applicants must demonstrate proven expertise in similar projects, strong analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge of the Irish health and social care landscape. Proposals should include a detailed methodology, relevant experience, a project timeline, and a detailed budget.

How to apply For further information or to submit an expression of interest, please read the tender document here or contact Emer Begley, DFI Director of Advocacy at emerbegley@disability-federation.ie.