Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an Inishowen Chamber of Commerce

The purpose of this RFP is to invite proposals from qualified consulting firms or individuals to conduct

Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an Inishowen Chamber of Commerce

Inishowen Development Par

## Summary Inishowen Development Partnership is procuring a feasibility study to establish a new Chamber of Commerce for the Inishowen region. The contract is awarded via an open procedure to assess the viability and structure of this proposed entity.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct a comprehensive feasibility study regarding the establishment of an Inishowen Chamber of Commerce. - Analyze the potential benefits, operational requirements, and financial sustainability of the proposed chamber. - Provide recommendations on governance structures, membership models, and funding mechanisms. - Deliver a final report outlining the strategic path forward for the initiative.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to any qualified entity or consortium capable of delivering consultancy services. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in business development, economic analysis, or organizational feasibility studies. - Experience: Proven track record in advising public bodies or development agencies on similar structural or strategic initiatives. - Certifications: Standard professional indemnity and public liability insurance requirements typically apply for public sector contracts.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €30,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Thu Aug 21 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (likely eTenders Ireland or similar, depending on the specific call notice). - Languages: English. - Key Documents to Prepare: - Technical proposal detailing methodology and team composition. - Financial proposal (pricing schedule). - Proof of eligibility and relevant past performance references. - Completed tender forms as specified in the contract notice.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for small-to-medium consultancies or local economic development firms with regional expertise. - Opportunity: Low-cost entry point to engage with regional development stakeholders and potentially influence future service delivery contracts. - Risk: Limited budget may restrict the depth of data collection or stakeholder engagement possible within the scope. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from both local and national consultancies; differentiation through local knowledge is key.

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.

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