Cork City Council
## Summary Cork City Council is procuring festival programming and delivery services for the "Corkmas" Christmas 2026 event. This contract aims to continue the bespoke Christmas programme launched in 2023, requiring a partner to manage production and cultural event organization.
## Scope & Deliverables - Production management consultancy services for the 2026 Christmas festival. - Cultural event organization and festival management in Cork City (South-West region). - Delivery of a bespoke Christmas programme building on the 2023 Corkmas launch. - Performance of services within the South-West (IE053) NUTS region.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and grounds for exclusion are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Bidders must meet selection criteria specified in the procurement documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender for technical requirements. - The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), implying eligibility for non-EU bidders from signatory countries.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €200,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 16:00 IST. - Contract duration: 36 months total (initial one-year term with options to extend for two further one-year periods). - Tender validity: 12 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8060245). - Language: English only. - Key documents: Prepare the tender according to the Procurement Document available at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8060245. - Additional information requests must be submitted by May 22, 2026.
## Bid Considerations - Opportunity: Suitable for experienced event management firms with a track record in cultural festivals and public-sector delivery. The 3-year potential duration offers stability. - Risk: The estimated value is relatively low for complex festival production; ensure cost structures are tight. The accelerated procedure is not applied, allowing standard preparation time. - Competition: As an open procedure covered by GPA, expect international competition. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic submission formats and English language requirements is mandatory; electronic catalogues are not allowed.
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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