South Dublin County Council
## Summary The South Dublin County Council is seeking a service provider to manage the National Enterprise Awards (NEA) event, including pre-event and on-site management. The contract will require attendance at planning meetings and site visits in Dublin, with full on-site management of the awards ceremony.
## Scope & Deliverables * Project planning and coordination * Stakeholder engagement and supplier management * Invitation and RSVP management * AV and technical coordination * Event branding and programme development * Risk management and on-site event delivery * Post-event evaluation report
## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services + Ability to manage events with a high level of complexity * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated
## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €50,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 16:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * 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 document (RFT) + Qualitative and technical specifications + Procurement documents (available on the eTenders website)
## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit service providers with experience in event management, particularly those with a strong track record of delivering complex events. * Opportunities: The contract provides an opportunity to work with a high-profile event and contribute to the National Enterprise Awards' success. * Risks: + The contract requires attendance at planning meetings and site visits in Dublin, which may pose logistical challenges for some service providers. + The tender process is subject to the procurement rules of the South Dublin County Council.
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