The Office of Government Procurement
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Procurement Intelligence
The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is Ireland's central procurement authority, operating under the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. OGP manages centralised procurement frameworks, coordinates government-wide purchasing, and operates eTenders (etenders.gov.ie), the official national tendering portal used by all Irish public sector bodies including departments, local authorities, the HSE, universities, and state agencies. Core procurement categories span defence, IT services, professional services, and general supplies; OGP also publishes standardised RFT templates and manages National Framework Agreements to drive efficiency and value across the public sector.
Strategic Context
OGP is currently managing €315 million in open tender value across 7 active procurements, reflecting sustained government investment in digital transformation, defence capability, and professional services. The authority is focused on centralising procurement standards and leveraging framework agreements to reduce fragmentation across public buyers. Recent emphasis on green public procurement (GPP) criteria and open data transparency (data.gov.ie integration) signals strategic alignment with EU sustainability mandates and government accountability priorities.
Typical Suppliers
- Large IT systems integrators and software vendors (framework-qualified for government digital services)
- Defence and security contractors with NATO/EU certification
- Management consulting firms specialising in public sector transformation
- Facilities management and professional services providers on OGP national frameworks
- Telecommunications and infrastructure suppliers with existing government contracts
Supplier Tips
- Register on eTenders.gov.ie and monitor OGP framework agreement publications at ogp.gov.ie; most high-value opportunities flow through centralised frameworks rather than individual tenders, reducing competition but requiring pre-qualification.
- For sub-€5,000 opportunities, target individual contracting authorities directly (departments, local councils, HSE units) as they bypass OGP and seek 3 competitive quotes; these are faster-moving and less saturated than framework bids.
- Engage with OGP's supplier engagement events and review published RFT templates (gov.ie/office-of-government-procurement) to align proposals with government procurement standards; compliance with GPP criteria and open data requirements is increasingly mandatory.
Updated 10 May 2026
Open Tenders
6 liveCategory 1 - Island of Ireland
The Office of Government Procurement
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
Prior Information Notice for FBM076F – Personal Protective Equipment, Operational Workwear, and First Aid Supplies.
The Office of Government Procurement
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
PLI143F - PMC for the Provision of Legal Services to the Irish Public Sector
The Office of Government Procurement
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
The Provision of a Software as a Service eSignature Solution for the Office of Government Procurement
The Office of Government Procurement
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
PLI143F - Prior Information Notice for the establishment of Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services to Public Sector Bodies
The Office of Government Procurement
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
PBF144F - Prior Information Notice for the establishment of Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Accounting Audit and Financial Advisory Service.
The Office of Government Procurement
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
Recently Closed
Most recent 2 of 2Single Supplier for the provision of Coach Travel Management Services including Coaches with Drivers
The Office of Government Procurement
Single Supplier for the provision of Coach Travel Management Services including Coaches with Drivers
The Office of Government Procurement
Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.