The provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme in the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

The provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme in the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

Department of Culture Communications Sport

## Summary The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport is seeking a provider for research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme. The estimated value of the contract is €719,550 (excluding VAT) for a 36-month period.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of research and policy development support services * Assistance in delivering the Creative Ireland Programme * Research and consultancy services

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Open procedure, no reserved participation * Qualifications: Not specified * Certifications: Not specified * Experience: Not specified

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €719,550 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Thu Nov 05 16:00:00 GMT 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Pricing Schedule + Services Contract + Confidentiality Agreement

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit organizations with experience in research and policy development, particularly those with a track record of working with government agencies. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value, and the successful bidder may have the opportunity to contribute to the Creative Ireland Programme. * Risks: The contract duration is 36 months, and the bidder may need to commit to a long-term partnership with the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. Additionally, the bidder should be aware of the requirements for compliance with EU regulations, including the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) and the Regulation on Foreign Subsidies.

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.

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