The Irish Prison Service has published a public procurement notice seeking bids for the provision of a hairdressing skills workshop, according to a listing in the European Union's Tenders Electronic Daily. The notice, classified under education, was posted on August 18, 2026, with the reference number 569704-2026.
The document is a standard call for tenders, appearing in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the EU. The notice specifies a contract duration of 48 months and an estimated value of 480,000 euros, with classifications covering hairdressing services and training services.
The Irish Prison Service has not released further information beyond what is in the tender publication. The notice indicates that the service is looking for a contractor to run a program that teaches inmates the trade of hairdressing, a form of vocational training aimed at providing skills for post-release employment.