Houses of the Oireachtas Service
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Awarded in 2026
Houses of the Oireachtas Service has 6 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €6.7M across the 6 awards with published values.
Top winners in 2026
- ProBus and Car Luxury Touring 1 award
- Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited 1 award
- eircom Limited (t/a eir business) 1 award
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Houses of the Oireachtas Service market guides
How Houses of the Oireachtas Service buys, broken down by sector: award patterns, top suppliers, and bid-readiness steps.
Procurement Intelligence
The Houses of the Oireachtas Service is the administrative body that supports the day‑to‑day operations of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, including running Leinster House and associated parliamentary facilities.[3][8] It manages a broad procurement portfolio covering facilities management (building maintenance, security, catering, cleaning) and a wide range of support and social-type services for members and staff.[1][4] The Service has dedicated finance and procurement units overseeing purchases, contracts and preparation of statutory accounts, operating under the governance of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission.[1][2] Its procurement activity spans ICT, broadcasting and audio‑visual, print and publishing, and hospitality services as well as routine goods and services needed to keep the parliamentary estate functioning.[1][4]
Strategic Context
The Houses of the Oireachtas Service is currently guided by a Strategic Plan 2025‑2027, which prioritises delivering high‑quality parliamentary services, modernising operations, and maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance.[6] An accompanying 2025 Action Plan explicitly commits to reviewing the procurement strategy and embracing modern technology to improve customer and stakeholder experience in areas such as catering and ICT.[4] Recent appropriation accounts for the Commission have highlighted prior breaches of procurement rules on contracts totalling more than €1.3m, increasing internal focus on compliant procedures and potentially affecting how new procurements are structured and monitored.[2]
Typical Suppliers
- Facilities management and building services firms providing maintenance, security, cleaning and estate management for Leinster House and associated offices.[1][4][8]
- ICT, audiovisual and broadcasting technology providers supporting parliamentary broadcasting, video‑on‑demand, committee rooms and digital infrastructure.[5][8]
- Catering and hospitality companies delivering onsite catering, restaurant and event services for members, staff and visitors.[4][1]
- Print, publishing and document management suppliers producing parliamentary papers, reports, transcripts and associated print and digital content.[1][6]
- Professional services providers (finance, compliance, consultancy) supporting governance, accounts preparation and procurement process improvement following recent audit findings.[1][2][6]
Supplier Tips
- Align offers with the Strategic Plan 2025‑2027 and the 2025 Action Plan, explicitly showing how your solution supports priorities such as high‑quality parliamentary services, modern technology adoption, and strong governance and compliance; reference their focus on reviewing procurement strategy and enhancing customer experience in areas like catering and ICT.[4][6]
- Expect strict attention to procurement rules and audit trails in competitions, given recent findings of rule breaches totalling over €1.3m; ensure full compliance with Irish public procurement regulations, clear documentation of value for money, and readiness to support reporting requirements to the Commission and the Comptroller and Auditor General.[2]
- Monitor eTenders for Oireachtas‑related notices and be prepared for multi‑lot tenders that combine facilities, ICT and service elements; tailor bids to the operational realities of a live parliamentary environment (security clearances, out‑of‑hours work, continuity of service during sittings) and demonstrate robust business continuity and responsiveness.[7][8]
Updated 12 July 2026
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Houses of the Oireachtas Service
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Request for Tenders for the Supply of Fish to the Houses of the Oireachtas
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
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Provision of Crèche Services for the Houses of the Oireachtas
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
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Recently Closed
Most recent 6 of 6Request for Tenders for the Supply of Wine to the Houses of the Oireachtas Bar and Catering Facilities
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
Supply of Print Paper
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
Request for Tenders for the Provision of Press Release Management System
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
Market Soundings for the Provision of Payroll Software and Associated Support Services
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
Request for Tenders for the provision of Conference Interpretation Services for the Parliamentary Dimension of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
Provision of Intepretation Services for the EU Presidency
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
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