Call for Quotation - Student Enterprise Programme 2026-2028

The Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny is currently inviting request for quotations for the delivery and co-ordination of the SEP in second level schools within County Kilkenny for the next 2 academic years i.e. 2026-2027 Programme and also 2027-2028 Programme.

• The Student Enterprise Programme (hereafter referred to as SEP) is a flagship national enterprise education programme for secondary school students aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.  The SEP brings the world of business into the classroom, helping students develop enterprise and management skills. With the support of their schools and the Local Enterprise Offices in the Local Authorities Network, students research, set-up and run their own real-life businesses. The programme culminates into a competition for students to compete at a County Final, with overall winners going forward to represent the County at the National Final. 
• Further information and details about the SEP can be accessed on www.studententerprise.ie
• The Briefing Material is now available to download here or can be obtained from the Local Enterprise Office, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny R95 A39T and/or by phoning the office 056-7752662.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 15th July 2026 @ 5pm.
• Submissions should be sent in writing, marked ‘Request for Quotation for Co-ordination of SEP’ for the attention of Mr. John Mulcahy, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny, Kilkenny County Council, John Street, Kilkenny or emailed to info@leo.kilkennycoco.ie with ‘Request for Quotation for Co-ordination of SEP’ in the subject line.