Development of Ireland’s Culinary Tourism Strategy

In line with the national ambitions set out in A New Era for Irish Tourism – National Tourism Policy, which

Development of Ireland’s Culinary Tourism Strategy

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority

## Summary Fáilte Ireland is procuring consultancy services to develop a comprehensive National Culinary Tourism Strategy. This initiative aims to strengthen Ireland’s position as a world-class food destination and support regional development, sustainability, and sectoral resilience.

## Scope & Deliverables - Development of a strategic framework for culinary tourism in Ireland. - Alignment with the "A New Era for Irish Tourism" national policy. - Enhancement of visitor experiences and support for local producers and hospitality businesses. - Focus on regional development, sustainability, and sectoral resilience.

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

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €100,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 10 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 12 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is required. - Languages: English only. - Key documents: Download procurement documents from the provided eTenders link. Prepare the tender response according to the ITT requirements. - Queries: Requests for additional information must be submitted by 2 June 2026 at 12:00.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Alignment: Ideal for consultancies with expertise in tourism policy, food and drink sectors, and sustainable development. - Compliance: Must adhere to National Green Public Procurement criteria and accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. - Administrative: Requires electronic invoicing and payment capabilities. - Risk: The contract value is relatively low for large firms; ensure resource allocation justifies the effort against the €100k cap.

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.

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority has 44 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 214 contract(s) worth around €458,061,000.

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