Invitation to Tender for Outsourced Data Protection Officer Services

Bord Bia is seeking to outsource the services of Data Protection Office Services within the organisation.

Invitation to Tender for Outsourced Data Protection Officer Services

Bord Bia (Irish Food Board)

## Summary Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) is procuring outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services to manage internal data protection office functions. This open tender targets providers capable of delivering comprehensive data management and consultancy services for a public body.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of outsourced Data Protection Officer services. - Management of data protection office functions within Bord Bia. - Delivery of data management services and related business/management consultancy.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the tender notice; refer to the full tender dossier for technical requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €210,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 2 June 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8077326 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the tender in English; access full procurement documents via the provided link. Note that electronic catalogues are not allowed.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established data protection consultancies or legal firms with strong DPO expertise and public sector experience. - Opportunity: Provides a significant three-year contract with a clear €210k value, offering stable revenue and potential for long-term client relationship building. - Risk: The deadline is tight (approx. 3 weeks from publication); ensure immediate access to procurement documents to meet the 21/05/2026 deadline for additional information requests. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and GPA requirements is essential; failure to use the specified eTenders platform will result in rejection.

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.

Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has 21 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 143 contract(s) worth around €149,541,270.

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