RFT for a Software as a Service (SAAS) Desk Booking Solution 2025-2030

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RFT for a Software as a Service (SAAS) Desk Booking Solution 2025-2030

Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment

## Summary The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is procuring a Software as a Service (SaaS) desk booking solution for the period 2025–2030. This open procedure invites bids for a cloud-based system to manage workspace resources.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of a SaaS desk booking platform. - Implementation and integration services. - Ongoing maintenance and support for five years.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Standard EU public procurement criteria apply. - Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in delivering SaaS workspace management solutions. - Certifications: Compliance with relevant data protection and security standards (e.g., GDPR) is implied for public sector IT contracts. - Experience: Proven track record in similar public or large-scale enterprise deployments.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €120,000.00 - Submission deadline: Wednesday, 13 August 2025, at 12:00 IST - Contract duration: 5 years (2025–2030) - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the relevant EU procurement portal (TED/eProcurement). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Technical proposal detailing the SaaS solution architecture and features. - Financial offer. - Proof of eligibility and economic/financial standing. - Evidence of technical capacity and past performance.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established SaaS providers with strong public sector experience and robust data security credentials. - Opportunity: Offers a stable five-year revenue stream and potential for upselling related services within the Department. - Risk: The fixed estimated value of €120,000 may be low for comprehensive SaaS implementation and five-year support, potentially impacting margins. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from multiple international and domestic tech vendors.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment has 11 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 23 contract(s) worth around €2,653,002.

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