Provision of services to Undertake an Analysis and Needs Assessment of the Creative Sector in the West of Ireland

Provision of services to Undertake an Analysis and Needs Assessment of the Creative Sector in the West

Provision of services to Undertake an Analysis and Needs Assessment of the Creative Sector in the West of Ireland

Western Development Commission

## Summary The Western Development Commission is seeking a provider to undertake an analysis and needs assessment of the creative sector in the West of Ireland. The contract value is estimated at €51,000, excluding VAT.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of services to undertake an analysis and needs assessment of the creative sector in the West of Ireland * Social research services, including: + Research consultancy services + Evaluation consultancy services + General management consultancy services

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in social research and analysis is required

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €51,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: 16th June 2026 at 16:00 IST * Contract duration: 12 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English (officially available) * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) + Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2) + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in social research and analysis, particularly those with a presence in the West of Ireland. * Opportunities: The contract provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of the creative sector in the region. * Risks: + Competition from other bidders + Complexity of the project requirements

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.

Western Development Commission has 2 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €5,000,000.

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