Provision of MICE [Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions Tourism] Event Specialist Services in the French Market for Tourism Ireland

Tourism Ireland requires the services of a MICE Event Specialist for the provision of project management,

Provision of MICE [Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions Tourism] Event Specialist Services in the French Market for Tourism Ireland

Tourism Ireland CLG

## Summary Tourism Ireland is seeking a MICE Event Specialist to provide project management, research and recruitment services for B2B platforms in the French market. The contract will be for up to 5 years, with an estimated value of €125,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Organise and deliver live events and virtual events (including sourcing suitable platforms) * Provide technical support for all events (live and virtual) * Generate leads * Issue invites and follow-up surveys * Research suitable venues * Send a quarterly newsletter to a qualified MICE database

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications/Experience: Suppliers must detail their Sustainability policy and accreditations, if any, as part of their Tender response.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €125,000 * Submission deadline: Mon Jul 06 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: Up to 5 years

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8359616 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response detailing Sustainability policy and accreditations, if any + Detailed requirements are set out in the Specification attached at Schedule 1 of the Instruction Document

## Bid Considerations * This tender opportunity may suit suppliers with experience in MICE event management and a strong understanding of the French market. * Opportunities: Suppliers will have the chance to work with Tourism Ireland on a high-profile project, potentially leading to future collaborations. * Risks: + The contract duration is up to 5 years, which may pose a risk for suppliers who are not established in the Irish market. + Suppliers must be able to demonstrate their Sustainability policy and accreditations, if any.

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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