Third-party Service Providers
From the 01st August 2025, Tusla is launching a new system for the approvals and set-up of new and existing third-party vendors. A third party is a separate entity outside of Tusla (i.e. not a service, function, area). These may be:
- A private sector service provider.
- A section 56 commissioned service provider.
- A government department.
- A public or statutory body or agency.
Tusla employees or those who are seconded or released to Tusla, cannot be considered third-party service providers.
Within Tusla, there are two main categories of third-party service providers:
- Suppliers of Business Support Services.
- Providers of services to children and families.
Suppliers of Business Support Services.
To request set-up as a new and existing third-party supplier of Business Support Services with Tusla:
1 | Email provider@tusla.ie |
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2 | Provide the following details:
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3 | Following your email, our dedicated team will be in contact with you to guide you through the process and seek additional information where required. |
4 | Once the provider meets all the requirements as laid out by Tusla, our team will set up the provider on the systems so that the service can be used and paid for by Tusla. |
Providers of services to children and families.
To request set-up as a new and existing third-party provider or service to children and families with Tusla:
1 | Email provider@tusla.ie |
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2 | Provide the following details:
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3 | Following your email, our support staff will be in contact with you to guide you through the process and seek additional information where required. |
4 | You and/or your company must undergo a due diligence process for the service you propose to provide, and framework specifications must be met before you and/or your company can be approved for use. At times, Tusla may change the processes specifications as required to ensure the suitability of provision and that framework specifications are met. |
5 | Garda Vetting
The National Vetting Bureau Act 2012-2016 identifies that a relevant organisation (Tusla) shall not permit any person to undertake relevant work or activities on behalf of the organisation (Tusla) unless the organisation (Tusla) receives a vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau in respect of that person. Garda Vetting requirements will be reviewed per provider based on the nature of the service being provided. More information on Tusla’s Garda Vetting Service is available here |
6 | Once the provider meets all the requirements as laid out by Tusla, our team will set up the provider on the systems so that the service can be used and paid for by Tusla. |
We look forward to working with you and/or your company, however, please note there can be no expectation of work and Tusla cannot guarantee business at any time.