SI-2609 Support in the Delivery of the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy

SI-2609 Support in the Delivery of the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy

Sport Ireland

## Summary Sport Ireland is procuring specialist external support services to provide strategic, technical, and operational assistance in the delivery of the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy. The contract will support three core deliverables: development of guidance, standards, and capacity building; research, evidence, and impact measurement framework; and creation of a centralised information and communications resource hub.

## Scope & Deliverables * Development of Guidance, Standards and Capacity Building Programme * Research, Evidence and Impact Measurement Framework * Creation of a Centralised Information and Communications Resource Hub

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Specialist external support services with expertise in general management consultancy, recreational, cultural, and sporting services, research consultancy, business development consultancy, specialist training services, public relations consultancy, and social research services. * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €150,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Mon Jul 27 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 24 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + SI-2609 NORS Tender Documents.zip + Clarifications2 (Excel file)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with expertise in general management consultancy, recreational, cultural, and sporting services, research consultancy, business development consultancy, specialist training services, public relations consultancy, and social research services. * Opportunities: + Potential for a 24-month contract with an estimated value of €150,000 (excluding VAT) + Opportunity to work closely with Sport Ireland Outdoors staff * Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure type + Need for specialist expertise in multiple areas

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.

Sport Ireland has 20 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 76 contract(s) worth around €29,245,244.

Recent awarded suppliers include Eoin Rheinisch, Kate Kirby, The Tin Hat Limited Company T/A Hook and Ladder, Andrea Kavanagh T/A Resonate Design, Alto Sport Science Solutions Ltd.