The Contracting Authority, ATU (Atlantic Technological University), proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of training and mentoring services in information and cybersecurity. The scope of the framework will include the delivery of comprehensive, role based Information Security and Cybersecurity training programmes for ATU and the Technological University and Institute of Technology (TU/IoT) sectoral institutions. This Framework Agreement is being put in place for use by Atlantic Technological University, as the Lead Contracting Authority, and the following Technological University and IoT sector institutions: · MTU (Munster Technological University), · SETU (South East Technological University), · TUS (Technological University Shannon), · TU Dublin (Technological University Dublin), · DKIT (Dundalk Institute of Technology), and · IADT (Institute of Art, Design + Technology Dún Laoghaire). Each of these institutions may access the ATU led framework and award individual call off contracts in accordance with its terms. Please refer to the attached documentation for further information.