Single Party Framework for the provision of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Services

Single Party Framework for the provision of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Services

Single Party Framework for the provision of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Services

Local Government Management Agency

## Summary The Local Government Management Agency is procuring a Single Party Framework for Public Relations and Strategic Communications Services with an estimated value of €720,000 over 48 months.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of public relations services - Strategic communications advice - Campaign planning and execution - Media buying and production - Event planning

## Key Requirements - Experience in public sector communications (minimum 3 years for Account Director role) - Ability to provide high-level strategic approach, project plan, and measurement framework - Understanding of local government context and challenges - Compliance with European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €720,000 - Submission deadline: Mon Jun 22 14:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 48 months

## How to Bid - Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie - Languages accepted: English - Key documents to prepare: + CVs and profiles for Director, Account Manager, and Account Executive + High-level strategic approach, project plan, and measurement framework + Understanding of local government context and challenges

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits experienced public sector communications agencies with a strong understanding of local government challenges. - Opportunities: potential for long-term contract and repeat business from multiple local authorities. - Risks: demand-led nature of the framework means utilisation is uncertain, and incumbent supplier may impact competition.

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.

Local Government Management Agency has 9 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 5 contract(s) worth around €1,680,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Southern Marketing Design and Media, Facilitas Management Limited, Newspread Ltd, Connelly Partners, Local Government Management Agency.