Request for Tender for the Provision of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as a Service and Associated Cyber Security Advisory and Specialist Support Services

Request for Tender for the Provision of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as a Service and Associated Cyber Security Advisory and Specialist Support Services

Coimisiún na Meán

## Summary The Coimisiún na Meán is seeking a provider for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as a Service and associated cyber security advisory and specialist support services.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of CISO Advisory Service and ICT-focused cyber security advisory support to An Coimisiún's ICT team * Expert guidance, advice, and support in respect of information security governance, cyber security risk management, ICT policies, procedures, processes, and technical controls * Alignment with applicable public sector requirements, recognised industry best practice, and relevant standards (including ISO/IEC 27001) * Provision of specialist cyber security advisory and support services to business units across An Coimisiún outside of core ICT operational activities

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing CISO Advisory Services + Expertise in information security governance, cyber security risk management, and ICT policies, procedures, processes, and technical controls + Alignment with applicable public sector requirements, recognised industry best practice, and relevant standards (including ISO/IEC 27001) * Certifications: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €500,000 * Submission deadline: 4th August 2026 at 15:00 * Contract duration: 60 months (with option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each)

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic via www.etenders.gov.ie only * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission in the required format + European Single Procurement Document (eESPD) + Qualification of tenders

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing CISO Advisory Services and expertise in information security governance, cyber security risk management, and ICT policies, procedures, processes, and technical controls. * Opportunities: + Potential for contract extension and long-term partnership with Coimisiún na Meán + Opportunity to work with a public sector organisation and contribute to its information security and cyber security efforts * Risks: + High level of competition due to open procedure + Need to meet specific requirements and standards (including ISO/IEC 27001)

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.

Coimisiún na Meán has 9 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 18 contract(s) worth around €1,570,778.

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