MULTI PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO HORSE RACING IRELAND AND SUBSIDIARIES

MULTI PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO HORSE RACING IRELAND AND SUBSIDIARIES

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)

## Summary Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is procuring a multi-party framework for management consultancy services to support its administration, promotion, and development. The estimated value is €3 million over 4 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Strategic/ Operational Review * Corporate Finance Strategic Evaluation and Advice * Industry Social and Economic Impact Review * Process and System Review * ESG Review * Accountancy Services * Risk and Audit Effectiveness Reviews * Other Management Services (excluding Internal Audit Services)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Suitably qualified service providers for the provision of management consultancy services * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €3 million over 4 years * Submission deadline: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (15:00 IST) * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: Multi-party framework agreement with partial reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) available on etenders.gov.ie + Detailed specification for the services required

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in management consultancy and related services, particularly those with expertise in the horse racing industry. * Opportunities: The framework agreement has a maximum value of €3 million over 4 years, providing potential revenue streams for successful bidders. * Risks: + Competition from other established service providers + Complexity of the procurement process and 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.

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has 61 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 101 contract(s) worth around €177,983,037.

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