Invitation to Tender for Auditing Services and Data Processing Services for the Pilot combinable Crop Assurance Scheme.

Bord Bia is developing a Combinable Crop Assurance Scheme, which will operate as a three year pilot

Invitation to Tender for Auditing Services and Data Processing Services for the Pilot combinable Crop Assurance Scheme.

Bord Bia (Irish Food Board)

## Summary Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) is seeking a service provider to deliver auditing services and data processing for the Pilot combinable Crop Assurance Scheme, a three-year pilot programme. The estimated value of the contract is €320,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Auditing services * Data processing services * Related administration services

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Suitably experienced and qualified service providers + Compliance with procurement document requirements * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €320,000 * Submission deadline: July 20, 2026 (12:00 noon Irish time) * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders only * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + Queries (if any)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit service providers with experience in auditing and data processing, particularly those familiar with the agricultural sector. * Opportunities include a potential three-year contract and work on a high-profile pilot programme. * Risks include competition from other experienced service providers and the need to comply with procurement document 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.

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