The Irish National Contact Point for the EU LIFE Programme in the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment propose to engage EU funding expert consultancy firms, to a value equal to or below €115,000, to deliver high-quality support to the NCP team and potential applicants. The appointed company will provide practical, on-the-job training to the NCP team while simultaneously offering direct assistance to stakeholders including guidance and assistance in the writing and reviewing of potential applicants’ proposals.