Provision of the design and delivery of the Research in Ireland Barometer

Provision of the design and delivery of the Research in Ireland Barometer

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland

## Summary Research Ireland is procuring the design and delivery of the Research in Ireland Barometer. This initiative aims to monitor and analyze the research landscape in Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design and implementation of the Barometer framework. - Data collection and analysis related to the Irish research sector. - Delivery of comprehensive reports and insights. - Ongoing monitoring and evaluation services.

## Key Requirements - Proven experience in research design and data analysis. - Expertise in public sector or academic research projects. - Capability to deliver high-quality analytical reports. - Eligibility to bid under the Open procedure. - Specific certifications or qualifications are not explicitly listed in the provided data.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €169,000.00 - Submission deadline: Mon Oct 13 15:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English (standard for this authority, though Irish is an official language). - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender forms. - Technical proposal detailing methodology. - Financial proposal. - Proof of eligibility and experience.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized research consultancies with strong analytical capabilities and public sector experience. - Opportunities: High visibility project contributing to national research policy; potential for long-term relationship with Research Ireland. - Risks: Tight timeline between publication (Aug 27) and deadline (Oct 13) requires rapid resource mobilization. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad market access; expect competition from established research firms.

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.

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €598,436.

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