Call for Tender for the Provision of Seafood Educational Development Programme (Primary and Secondary School Level)

BIM are seeking a qualified service provider to manage and deliver a comprehensive, two-phase seafood focused educational initiative across Ireland. The program aims to modernize educational resources and strengthen the connection between the Irish seafood industry and the educational sector. Project I: Seafood in Schools (Secondary) The contractor will implement a pre-designed, four-module program for Transition Year students.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project management, school recruitment, and logistical coordination. Working alongside BIM and fishmongers, the provider will deliver curriculum-aligned content focusing on supply chains, culinary skills, and nutrition, while ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding standards. Project II: School of Fish (Primary) The provider will update, design, pilot, and launch a new primary-level initiative, "BIM School of Fish." This phase involves conceptualizing and developing modern curriculum-aligned resources inspired by previous marine (and other appropriate) educational materials.

The successful provider will ensure both phases provide professional, high-impact learning experiences that inform and inspire the next generation regarding Ireland’s marine environment. For further information on this tender competition, please see the accompanying tender documents.