Multisupplier Framework for the provision of Barrister Services (2026P031)

The Central Bank invites Tenders for appointment to a Framework Agreement for the provision of legal

Multisupplier Framework for the provision of Barrister Services (2026P031)

Central Bank of Ireland

## Summary The Central Bank of Ireland is inviting tenders for a multisupplier framework agreement to provide barrister services. The estimated value of the framework agreement is €9,000,000 over 5 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of legal advisory and representation services (Lot D1 - Senior Counsel) * Provision of legal advisory services (Lot D2 - Junior Counsel with 7+ years PQE)

## Key Requirements * Tenderers must submit the relevant documents for whichever lot they are tendering for, in accordance with the requirements set out in the ITT. * The Central Bank has the right to terminate the Framework Agreement earlier or extend its duration by up to one year.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €9,000,000 over 5 years * Submission deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 * Contract duration: 5 years with an option to extend for a further year

## How to Bid * Electronic submission is required through the etenders.gov.ie portal. * Tenderers must submit their tenders in English by the deadline of Monday, June 15, 2026.

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit firms that have experience providing barrister services to public sector clients and can demonstrate a strong track record of quality and expertise. * The estimated value of the framework agreement is significant, but the actual value may be lower or higher than the estimates provided. * Tenderers should carefully review the selection criteria and award criteria, which prioritize quality and price.

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.

Central Bank of Ireland has 12 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 92 contract(s) worth around €693,492,502.

Recent awarded suppliers include Chase Cooper Limited, Euromoney Trading Limited, Grant Thornton Consulting Limited, IIR Limited, The Institute of Banking.