Call for Tender for the Provision of an Economic and system impact evaluation of Research Ireland Funding fFor Research Ireland

Call for Tender for the Provision of an Economic and system impact evaluation of Research Ireland Funding fFor Research Ireland

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland

## Summary Research Ireland is seeking a consultant to conduct an economic and system impact evaluation of its funding for research and innovation. The evaluation will assess the economic, innovation, human capital, research capability, and wider societal impacts of Research Ireland's investments.

## Scope & Deliverables * Conduct an independent evaluation of Research Ireland's funding for research and innovation * Identify and assess the pathways through which impact is generated * Determine what evidence exists for these impacts * Examine additionality and contribution where feasible * Provide strategic insights to inform future implementation of Research Ireland's strategy and investment portfolio * Consider Research Ireland's role within the wider Irish research and innovation ecosystem

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tenderer must be a legal person * Qualifications: The tenderer must have experience in conducting economic and system impact evaluations * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: The tenderer must have experience in conducting evaluations for public sector organizations

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €250,000 * Submission deadline: October 29, 2026 * Contract duration: 13 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: The tenderer must submit a tender document that includes a detailed methodology, a timeline, and a budget

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits organizations with experience in conducting economic and system impact evaluations for public sector organizations. * Opportunities: The tenderer will have the opportunity to conduct an independent evaluation of Research Ireland's funding for research and innovation. * Risks: The tenderer must be aware that the evaluation will be subject to review and scrutiny by Research Ireland and other stakeholders.

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.

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland has 7 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €598,436.

Recent awarded suppliers include Ernst and Young_86592_(Main Account), PROFESSIONAL GRANITE CONSULTING LIMITED.