Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

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Procurement Intelligence

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is a key Irish government department responsible for leading, developing, and regulating the agri-food sector, protecting public health, and supporting fisheries and the marine environment. It serves a diverse customer base including farmers, taxpayers, consumers, food processors, and commercial operators in seafood and forestry. DAFM has historically procured IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet solutions, with 14 archived procurements noted and currently 5 open tenders valued at €36.9 million across sectors like healthcare, professional services, and other categories.

Strategic Context

DAFM's mission focuses on agri-food sector development amid ongoing EU and national priorities for sustainability and food security. Recent activity includes a €1.885 million Social Farming Model Project tender closing April 2026. Limited public data on current capital programmes or budget specifics, but procurement trends indicate steady spending on services and projects.

Typical Suppliers

  • IT consulting firms for software development and internet services
  • Professional services providers in agri-food and marine research
  • Specialist consultancies for social farming and sector development projects

Supplier Tips

  • Monitor eTenders.gov.ie closely for the 5 active tenders totalling €36.9m, particularly in professional services
  • Highlight public sector procurement experience, as seen in related Marine Institute roles requiring 2+ years in procurement or governance
  • Target IT and consulting opportunities based on historical patterns from archived procurements

Updated 10 May 2026

Recently Closed

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Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.