Request for Tender for the Provision of Research and Analytical Services for the Irish Digital News Report

Coimisiún na Meán (the “Commission”) invites tenders from suitably qualified research organisations,

Request for Tender for the Provision of Research and Analytical Services for the Irish Digital News Report

Coimisiún na Meán

## Summary The Irish Digital News Report is seeking research and analytical services from qualified providers to support the production of the report. Coimisiún na Meán, a body governed by public law, is inviting tenders through an open procedure.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of research and analytical services to support the production of the Irish Digital News Report * Research services including market research, social research, and consultancy services

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified research organisations, academic institutions, or consultancy providers * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Confirmation of eligibility (Section 5.28.1) + Economic and financial standing (Section 5.28.2) + Technical and professional ability (Section 5.28.3) * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €100,000 * Submission deadline: Mon Jul 06 15:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 24 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via www.etenders.gov.ie only * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + Confirmation of eligibility + Economic and financial standing documentation + Technical and professional ability documentation

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits research organisations, academic institutions, or consultancy providers with experience in providing research and analytical services. * Opportunities: The contract duration is 24 months, offering a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. * Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure + Complex evaluation criteria (Section 5.28)

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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