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

To effectively deliver on its leadership responsibilities under The National Outdoor Recreation Strategy

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

Sport Ireland

## Summary Sport Ireland is seeking a service provider to support the delivery of its National Outdoor Recreation Strategy. The contract will provide specialist external support services for strategic, technical, and operational assistance across the programme of work.

## 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 for strategic, technical, and operational assistance + Experience in recreational, cultural, and sporting 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

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated file: <2_c4t_8444024_1.xml>) + Clarifications (associated file: <3_Clarifications 01072026.xlsx>)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in recreational, cultural, and sporting services. * Opportunities: + Support the delivery of a national strategy + Collaborate with Sport Ireland to develop guidance and standards * Risks: + Competition from other bidders + Compliance with procurement regulations

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 17 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 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.