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Ireland: Tenders/Department of Culture Communications Sport/Request for Tenders for the provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme

  1. Contract signed

    Jan 26, 12:00 AMJanuary 26, 2026 12:00 AM

  2. Result notice published

    May 19, 12:28 PMMay 19, 2026 12:28 PM

Brief

Request for Tenders for the provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme

Awarded

The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

Deadline
May 18,Expired
Award
Cost 30% and 3 more
Procedure
OpenSingle stage
Agreement
Buying services
Estimated value
€536.6Kover 2 years

Brief

The Department of Culture Communications Sport has entered into an agreement with MCO Projects Limited for the provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme in Ireland. The services, which include policy research, strategic development assistance, specialist knowledge development, and guidance for stakeholders, will be delivered over 24 months with a total maximum value of 660,000 EUR. The successful tenderer was required to demonstrate broad experience in research and policy development across the public sector, competence in dealing with key stakeholders, and a good knowledge of the Creative Ireland Programme and the broader strategic aims of the Department and the Programme for Government. Four bids were received for this contract.

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Result

TED
  • MCO Projects Limited
    Winner
  • Number of tenders received
    4
  • Contract value
    €660,000

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    Specialist knowledge and experience to assist in the delivery of the Creative Ireland Programme for each proposed team member @40%

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    Broad experience of research and policy development assistance and support @ 15%

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From the notice

  • The Creative Ireland Programme at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is seeking to appoint an external service provider to provide research and policy support services to assist officials deliver the Programme ambition in relevant policy disciplines. This service will be available on a drawdown basis with continuous and episodic programmes of work to be agreed and costed in advance between the successful service provider and the Programme. The successful tenderer must demonstrate research and policy development experience across the public sector and have competence to deal with key stakeholders at the highest level. This includes government departments, local authorities, state agencies and bodies, national cultural institutions, etc. The successful tenderer will be expected to have a good knowledge of the Creative Ireland Programme as well as the broader strategic aims of the Department and the Programme for Government. It should be noted that the following functions represent the nature of activities to be undertaken as part of the contract but are not an exhaustive list of requirements: 1. Provide assistance and support to the Creative Ireland Programme in respect of policy research and strategic development; 2. Support the Creative Ireland Programme Office in the development of specialist knowledge and expertise as required to underpin continuing work and particularly in relation to the priorities outlined above 3. Contribute to the periodic review of the Creative Ireland Programme as required 4. Develop guidance and advice for stakeholders as, and if, required 5. Management oversight including quality control as well as provision of regular updates and programme support (i.e., briefing, memos, speeches, etc.) as required 6. Any other services which may arise during the course of the contract that are related to the strategic delivery of the Creative Ireland Programme.

  • Contact

    procurement@ccs.gov.ie
  • Type
    Result
  • Location
    Dublin
  • Main code
    Research and development services and related consultancy services
    73000000
  • 73200000Research and development consultancy services

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