Ireland - Youth Work Ireland: Request for Quote - Our Generation CYP Programme 2024 - 2028

Description

Request for Quotes (RFQ): In-line with the Peace+ Programme Manual 2024 and the Youth Work Ireland Finance Policy (2023 v25), External Expertise Contracts require evidence of a selection process. The selection process for this RFQ will be based on the following criteria as per the scoring matrix. Scoring and Selection 30% to vfm / cost, 30% to Skills, resources and past experience (based on written samples of previous work 10% to Methodology/ Approach / 20% to Understanding of Requirements; 10% to Timetable. Quote Format: Please provide a basic breakdown of costs, skills and past experience, proposed methodology, timetable and approach. Collectively, these should demonstrate an understanding of the requirements. Quote should be on headed paper along with the date of the quote. Quotes should be accompanied by a CV and samples of previous work such as manulaised programmes, curricula, or training materials. Requirements and Specifications for this RFQ: Quotes are now required from suitably experienced contractors to:Assist in researching, co-designing and writing five session youth work programmes to address personal development, inter-group relationships and intra-group relationships in secondary school students in Louth, Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal through Joint Training Schemes (programmes) The Joint Training Schemes (programmes) will incorporate existing materials from three Youth Work Ireland manulaised programmes: The YES Programme; https://www.youthworkireland.ie/what-we-do/yes-youth-empowerment-in-sre/ The Be Well Programme https://www.youthworkireland.ie/youth-supports/mental-wellbeing/ The Stand Upp Programme https://www.youthworkireland.ie/youth-supports/sexual-health-and-positi… Contractors will be required to work with the Our Generation Coordinator and the University of Ulster to complete the following: Review consultation materials from young people, youth workers and teachers and other stakeholders Incorporate Our Generation Best Practice Guidelines into the programmes Develop a theory of change for the five session programme Develop youth work activities/session content for the five session programme Review feedback from pilots of the five session programme to be conducted by the Youth Work Ireland Our Generation team and provide More about the Joint Training Schemes Joint Training Schemes (programmes) will apply two theoretical frameworks Trauma Informed Approaches, applied to youth work specifically, and Social Identity Perspective as the mechanism for peacebuilding. Joint Training Schemes (programmes) will be developed using a new tiered approach, so C&YP progress through activities designed to develop intrapersonal, interpersonal & then intergroup skills. All Joint Training Schemes (programmes) will include shared learning activity where C&YP are given opportunities to come together, through cross border/cross community activities, with individuals & groups who have identities other than their own (outgroups). Intrapersonal: Mental Health & wellbeing; resilience; copying and problem solving Interpersonal: Empathy; perspective taking Intergroup: Social Identity; intergroup trust; outgroup attitude Response to: Matthew Seebachmseebach@youthworkireland.ie Prior to 5:00 pm on the 10/12/24 Background information for this RFQ: The current RFQ will re-develop programmes provided by Youth Work Ireland as part of the Our Generation programme 2020-2023 more information here - https://www.youthworkireland.ie/youth-supports/our-generation/ SEUBP Peace+ funding provides a continuation of the Our Generation Programme from 2024-2028 with Youth Work Ireland as a member of a consortium led by AMH and with support from Ulster University. About Youth Work Ireland Youth Work Ireland is the largest youth organisation in Ireland. We are made up of 20 Local Member Youth Services and a national office. We support our members to deliver an Integrated Youth Services Model to young people in their communities. This means that young people around Ireland can avail of a whole range of services and supports if and when they need them. We actively engage with over 76,000 young people every week. Over the years we have developed highly innovative services, supports and programmes for young people between the ages of 10-25 years, including mental health supports, resilience building, anxiety programmes, drug and alcohol supports, LGBT+ youth work, club development, employability programmes, counselling services, rural outreach and fun safe spaces for young people to gather. A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

Opportunity closing date

10 December 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed