Provision of One Time Passcode services via API

The Department (and it's offices and agencies) wish to procure the provision of various types of OTP

Provision of One Time Passcode services via API

The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment

## Summary The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment is procuring the provision of One Time Passcode (OTP) services via API for a 5-year period. The estimated value of the contract is €800,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of various types of OTP services to be accessed via API * Services to be provided to the Department and its offices and agencies

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Main classification (CPV): 72210000 Programming services of packaged software products + Additional classifications (CPV): - 72400000 Internet services - 64216000 Electronic message and information services - 64210000 Telephone and data transmission services * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €800,000 * Submission deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (12:00 IST) * Contract duration: 5 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated with addendum ID N/A) + Provision of OTP services via API (associated with addenda IDs N/A and 1)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in providing programming services, particularly those with expertise in packaged software products. * Opportunities: + Potential for a long-term partnership with the Department and its offices and agencies + Chance to provide innovative OTP services via API * Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure type + Requirements for electronic invoicing and ordering may present challenges

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.

The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €189,700.

Recent awarded suppliers include Verve Marketing LTD.