Dublin City Council Single Party Framework Agreement for Event Programming, Production and Promotion Services for The Bram Stoker Festival 2026 – 2030

Establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for Event Programming, Production and

Dublin City Council Single Party Framework Agreement for Event Programming, Production and Promotion Services for The Bram Stoker Festival 2026 – 2030

Dublin City Council

## Summary Dublin City Council is procuring a single-party framework agreement for event programming, production, and promotion services for The Bram Stoker Festival 2026–2030. This contract covers Title III services, combining large-scale public spectacle with high-quality cultural experiences.

## Scope & Deliverables - Event programming, production, and promotion services. - Support for The Bram Stoker Festival, focusing on Gothic imagination and cultural heritage. - Delivery of both large-scale public spectacles and intimate cultural experiences. - Coordination with artists, audiences, and city partners.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to individuals, partnerships, limited companies, or groupings. SMEs are encouraged to collaborate. - Legal/Financial: Must meet general legal and financial requirements detailed in the procurement document. - Technical: Specific technical capacity requirements apply; bidders must demonstrate ability to deliver Title III services. - Compliance: Adherence to Irish and EU procurement rules (Directive 2014/24/EU) and Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €3,500,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 4 years. - Framework Type: Single-party framework agreement without reopening of competition. - Funding Status: Subject to funding availability.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (etenders.gov.ie). - Language: English. - Key Documents: Complete the Tender Response Document; review the RFT (Resource ID 8061354) for detailed specifications, selection criteria, and award methodology. - Queries: Submit via etenders.gov.ie only; deadline for queries is May 29, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established event producers with experience in large-scale cultural festivals and Gothic/themed events. - Opportunity: Long-term 4-year framework provides stability; strong alignment with Dublin’s cultural tourism strategy. - Risk: Contract is subject to funding; failure to meet strict technical capacity or financial criteria may lead to exclusion. - Competition: Open procedure allows global participation (GPA covered), likely resulting in high competition from specialized cultural service providers.

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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