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Department of Culture Communications Sport Tenders & Contract Awards

What Department of Culture Communications Sport buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen

Department of Culture Communications Sport has 5 open tenders accepting bids right now, most of them in Professional Services and IT Services. 12 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.

Department of Culture Communications Sport has awarded 171 contracts totalling €34.7M between 2013 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is Ernst and Young (2 awards).

Its three largest suppliers hold 34% of the disclosed value. 17 companies have won here in more than one year. 71 of the 154 awards with a published bid count drew a single bidder.

Public buyers rarely change supplier mid-contract. The opening is usually a new requirement, not a switch.

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Tender notices tracked

171

Contract awards

€34.7M

Disclosed value

€439k

Average per award

124

With named winner

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€100k23 days remaining

Archival folders for the National Archives

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Prof. Services100k-500k

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€250k23 days remaining

Archival Boxes for the National Archives

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Prof. Services100k-500k

Verify deadline on the official notice before bidding.

€720k17 days remaining

The provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme in the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Prof. Services500k-1M

Verify deadline on the official notice before bidding.

€340k22 days remaining

Scanning and software equipment for the National Archives, Ireland

Department of Culture Communications Sport

IT Services100k-500k

Verify deadline on the official notice before bidding.

€953k1 day remaining

Digital Content Production and Related Services in support of Public and Stakeholder Engagement to the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Prof. Services500k-1M

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Recently closed

Most recent 6 of 7
€735kClosed

24-Hour Security for the National Archives

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Prof. Services500k-1M
€195kClosed

Evaluation of Creative Ireland's Shared Island initiative, 2026-2028

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Prof. Services100k-500k
Not disclosedClosed

Early market engagement in relation to Ireland's international subsea telecommunications connectivity programme

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Other<25k
€250kClosed

Grant Management System for Culture Ireland

Department of Culture Communications Sport

IT Services100k-500k
€215kClosed

Provision of research and evaluation services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland Programme

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Prof. Services100k-500k
€200kClosed

Training and development services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland Programme

Department of Culture Communications Sport

Education100k-500k

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

Awarded in 2026

Department of Culture Communications Sport has 14 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €7.8M across the 12 awards with published values.

Top winners in 2026

Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.Ernst and Young2 · €5.0M
  2. 2.Ernst and Young_86592_(Main Account)1 · €5.0M
  3. 3.BEC Consultants Ltd14 · €1.8M
  4. 4.Realt Na Maidne Teoranta1 · €1.6M
  5. 5.MCO Projects Limited6 · €1.4M
  6. 6.Wove2 · €910k
  7. 7.Fusio Ltd3 · €813k
  8. 8.Bat Conservation Ireland2 · €520k
  9. 9.Bord na Móna3 · €450k
  10. 10.Forvis Mazars2 · €430k

Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20137-
201413€616k
201519€734k
201618€700k
201725€3.8M
201817€2.1M
201916€5.3M
202013€1.5M
202110€2.4M
20223€1.1M
20234€1.7M
20247€1.0M
20255€6.1M
202614€7.8M

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By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
154
Sole bidder (no competition)
71
Most contested award
Leadership Development and People Management Training
22 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: The delivery of Culture Ireland’s Showcase Programme in 2017/18 and provision of expert assistance in relation to Culture Ireland activities (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Direct Invite – Mini-Competition: 1
  • Open Procedure: 158
  • Simplified: 1
  • Restricted Procedure: 1

Supplier intelligence

Top-3 suppliers account for 34.1% of €34.7M total disclosed value, a market-concentration signal.

SupplierShareCRO statusOther bodies (join 4)
Ernst and Young14.4%-also won €729.8M across 50 other Irish bodies →
Ernst and Young_86592_(Main Account)14.4%-also won €16.1M across 6 other Irish bodies →
BEC Consultants Ltd5.2%-also won €1.5M across 1 other Irish body →
Realt Na Maidne Teoranta4.6%Normal-
MCO Projects Limited4.1%Normalalso won €7.7M across 12 other Irish bodies →

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Department of Culture Communications Sport in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
BEC Consultants92014, 2015, 2017, 2019
BEC Consultants Ltd52014, 2017, 2020, 2021
MCO Projects Limited52023, 2025, 2026
Alay Enterprises Limited32013, 2016, 2020
Bord na Móna32015, 2017, 2019
Fusio Ltd32021, 2025, 2026
MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION CONSULTANTS (T/A MERC Ltd)32013, 2015, 2017
Bat Conservation Ireland22015, 2018
Carson and Crushell Architects22018, 2020
Ernst and Young22021, 2025
Ken Wiggins BA MPhil MIAI MIfA22017, 2021
Roden ecology22015, 2018
So Simpatico Productions Ltd22025, 2026
Specialist Wildlife Services22015, 2017
Stantec22016, 2017
University College Cork22015, 2018
Wove22025, 2026

Notices published in the last 90 days

PublishedTitleWinnerValue
1 October 2026Design Services for the National Archives, Irelandundisclosed€200k
7 September 2026Evaluation of Creative Ireland's Shared Island initiative, 2026-2028MCO Projects Limited€195k
11 August 2026Training and development services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeJulie's Bicycle Europe€200k
11 August 2026Provision of research and evaluation services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeForvis Mazars€215k
30 July 2026Competition for cleaning of the offices of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport in Dublin and Kerry.AFM Facilities Limited-

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Award history (171 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
1 October 2026Design Services for the National Archives, Irelandundisclosed-€200k
7 September 2026Evaluation of Creative Ireland's Shared Island initiative, 2026-2028MCO Projects Limited-€195k
11 August 2026Training and development services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeJulie's Bicycle Europe-€200k
11 August 2026Provision of research and evaluation services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeForvis Mazars-€215k
30 July 2026Competition for cleaning of the offices of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport in Dublin and Kerry.AFM Facilities Limited-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
5 June 2026Strategic, economic, commercial and technical advisory services to support the Metropolitan Area Networks Concession Agreements of the Department of Culture, Communications and SportErnst and Young_86592_(Main Account)-€5.0M
21 May 2026Request for Tenders for the provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeMCO Projects Limited-€537k
20 April 2026Evaluation of Creative Ireland's Shared Island initiative, 2026-2028MCO Projects Limited6Open Procedure-
15 April 2026Graphic Design and Identity Services to the Department of Culture, Communications and SportWove-€455k
23 March 2026Training and development services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeJulie's Bicycle Europe9Open Procedure€200k
23 March 2026Provision of research and evaluation services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029) to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeForvis Mazars9Open Procedure€215k
23 February 2026D/CCS Website Development and SupportFusio Ltd-€407k
23 February 2026Services to manage consultation with key senior health and arts and culture policy makers.MCO Projects Ltd-€40k
18 February 2026CfT Programme Management Services for Culture IrelandSo Simpatico Productions Ltd-€90k
22 December 2025Graphic Design and Identity Services to the Department of Culture, Communications and SportWove10Open Procedure€455k
4 December 2025Strategic, economic, commercial and technical advisory services to support the Metropolitan Area Networks Concession Agreements of the Department of Culture, Communications and SportErnst and Young5Open Procedure€5.0M
21 November 2025D/CCS Website Development and SupportFusio Ltd14Open Procedure€407k
8 August 2025CfT Programme Management Services for Culture IrelandSo Simpatico Productions Ltd3Open Procedure€90k
20 January 2025Provision of services to evaluate the work of the Creative Ireland Programme's Shared Island initiativeMCO Projects Limited7Open Procedure€120k
4 December 2024Research services including a cost-benefit analysis for the Basic Income for the ArtsAlma Economics8Open Procedure€70k
23 September 2024Provision of development and delivery of training in relation to the Creative Youth Plan (Pillar 1 of the Creative Ireland Programme)LIVING PROOF3Open Procedure€120k
16 September 2024Archival Quality Boxes for the National Archives of IrelandKLUG-Conservation Walter Klug GmbH and Co. KG3Open Procedure€250k
26 June 2024Teams Meeting Room Equipment and Associated ServicesM.J. Flood Technology Ltd.4Open Procedure€120k
18 June 2024Request for Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of a Desk/Room Booking Application at the Department of Tourism Culture Arts Gaeltacht Sport and MediaBy-tek Office Systems Limited7Open Procedure€80k
22 May 2024Provision of Managed Print SolutionDatapac2Open Procedure€290k
17 May 2024Monitor Arms and Integrated Docking StationsBy-tek Office Systems Limited2Open Procedure€100k
13 November 2023Trealamh ateangaireachta comhuainí a sholáthar do chruinnithe/imeachtaí éagsúla den Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán, Na Forbacha, Gaillimh, ÉireSICL-Simplified-
22 October 2023Request for Tenders for the provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland ProgrammeMCO Projects Limited4Open Procedure€537k
18 October 2023Trealamh ateangaireachta comhuainí a sholáthar do chruinnithe/imeachtaí éagsúla den Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán, Na Forbacha, Gaillimh, Éireundisclosed-Open Procedure€25k
6 June 2023Microsoft Licensing, Associated Services and Supportundisclosed-Open Procedure€1.1M
14 December 2022Provision of Graphic Design and Identity Services to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Mediaundisclosed9Open Procedure€780k
2 September 2022IAT - Seirbhísí Comhairleoireachta - Plean Náisiúnta um Sheirbhísí Gaeilgeundisclosed-Open Procedure€326k
30 May 2022Fixed telephony services & transition to SIPeircom Limited (t/a eir business)2Open Procedure-
29 September 2021CHG Website Development and Support for all Department websitesFusio Ltd4Open Procedure-
25 May 2021Economic Advisory Services for a potential bid to host a Major Sporting Event in Ireland with confidentiality requirements.Ernst and Young3Open Procedure-
20 May 2021Development of boardwalk, walking trails and fencing on 4 raised bog SAC sitesundisclosed4Open Procedure€239k
18 April 2021National Fen SurveyBEC Consultants Ltd1Open Procedure€1.0M
13 April 2021*Supply of Publication Project Co-ordinator Services for the Dublin Castle Archaeological ExcavationsKen Wiggins BA MPhil MIAI MIfA1Open Procedure-
3 April 2021A project focused on monitoring three Annex grassland types (6210, 6410, 6510) for Habitats Directive Article 17 reportingBEC Consultants Ltd1Open Procedure€197k
14 March 2021Provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programmeundisclosed1Open Procedure€425k
3 March 2021Biosecurity review of Deenis and Scariff Islands Co.KerryEcology Research and Solutions Limited3Open Procedure-
29 January 2021Compilation of summary descriptions of Archaeological Monuments in Co Limerick 2021Through Time Ltd3Open Procedure-
20 January 2021Provision of digital content production services in support of citizen engagementundisclosed5Open Procedure€526k
9 September 2020Rescue and Monitoring BoatINLAND INFLATABLE BOATS1Open Procedure-
8 September 2020Prepare a management plan for Sheskinmore proposed nature reserve Co. DonegalWoodrow Sustainable Solutions Ltd1Open Procedure-
2 September 2020Fencing Projects Co. DonegalNorth West Forest Services Ltd2Open Procedure-
2 September 2020The Provision of a Biosecurity Review, including direct field surveys, relating to Blasket Islands, Co. Kerry and in particular its breeding seabird populations.Envirico2Open Procedure-
14 August 2020Invasive Plant Eradication Tender for Glenveagh National ParkAllied Woodlands Ltd2Open Procedure-
20 July 2020Preparation of a Woodland Management Strategy for Glenveagh National Park 2020-2022BEC Consultants Ltd1Open Procedure-
4 July 2020Procurement of external services for a nationwide citizen science-based bird monitoring programme, comprised of the Countryside Bird Survey and Irish Wetland Bird Surveyundisclosed1Open Procedure€957k
10 June 2020Recording of 600 structures of architectural heritage interest in Dun Laoghaire-RathdownCarson and Crushell Architects2Open Procedure-
3 May 2020NPWS Sliabh Bloom - Species & Habitat Managementundisclosed2Open Procedure€154k
8 April 2020Proposed New Roadundisclosed4Open Procedure-
6 April 2020Provision of Education and Creativity Strategy and Training Services in respect of the Creative Youth PlanCreativity Culture and Education1Open Procedure-
8 March 2020The provision of turf for domestic home heating as part of the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (CTCCS)Alay Enterprises Limited1Open Procedure€148k
14 February 2020Citizen Engagement Management Services in respect of the Creative Ireland Programmeundisclosed2Open Procedure€220k
31 December 2019Public Works Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Contract for the Provision of Peatland Restoration and Maintenance works on Protected Raised Bogs (Special Areas of Conservation/Natural Heritage ABord na Móna9Open Procedure-
25 December 2019provision of External Services for the Implementation of the Protected Raised Bog Restoration Programme on raised bog Special Areasundisclosed2Open Procedure€1.8M
19 November 2019Plan For The Provision Of A Visitor Experience Development Sliabh Bloom Mountains Nature Reserveundisclosed4Open Procedure-
19 October 2019Fully electric vehicles - minimum passenger capacity 24undisclosed7Open Procedure€488k
18 October 2019Provision of Graphic Design and Identity Services to the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the all-of-Government Creative Ireland ProgrammeDETAIL.DESIGN STUDIO8Open Procedure€390k
10 October 2019Provision of planning expertise regarding relocation of turf cutters within context of the National Raised Bog Management Planundisclosed4Open Procedure€950k
21 August 2019Provision of Plant Hire Services to The Living Bog LIFE Projectundisclosed10Open Procedure€176k
17 August 2019Fully electric vehicles - minimum passenger capacity 24undisclosed2Open Procedure€600k
4 August 2019Brand Proposition and Brand Identity for Ireland's National Parks and Nature Reserves (1)undisclosed14Restricted Procedure€154k
7 July 2019Single Supplier for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Visitor Counters For National Parks and Nature Reservesundisclosed3Open Procedure€210k
20 May 2019Scientific Expertise Pursuant to a Scoping Study and Pilot Survey of FensBEC Consultants1Open Procedure-
12 May 2019Expertise re. the relocation of turf cutters to alternative areas of bog and associated conservation measuresundisclosed1Open Procedure€300k
10 April 2019Surveys of Populations of Rare Vascular Plants at Selected Sites in Ireland, 2019BEC Consultants2Open Procedure-
6 March 2019Recording of 600 historic structures for National Inventory of Architectural Heritageundisclosed-Open Procedure€50k
6 February 2019Digital Content Strategy and Content Production Services to the Creative Ireland Programmeundisclosed12Open Procedure€140k
11 January 2019Refresh, upgrade and optimise www.creativeireland.gov.ieundisclosed3Open Procedure-
16 November 2018Recording for NIAH Survey of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Phase 03Carson and Crushell Architects1Open Procedure-
14 September 2018Westmeath Inventory Summaries 2018Alison McQueen and Associates Ltd1Open Procedure-
18 August 2018Provision of a Roll on/Roll off ferry service between Bere Island, Cork, Ireland and the Mainlandundisclosed1Open Procedure€620k
31 July 2018Provision of support for the completion of Ireland's 6th National Report for the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversityundisclosed2Open Procedure-
28 July 2018Research and policy development services to assist and support the delivery of the Creative Ireland Programmeundisclosed5Open Procedure€200k
28 June 2018Provision of Plant Hire Services to The Living Bog LIFE Projectundisclosed7Open Procedure€265k
1 June 2018Public Awareness and Organisational Support Services for the Creative Ireland Programmeundisclosed2Open Procedure€200k
23 April 2018Provision of a European Bryophyte ChecklistNick Hodgetts Botanical Services2Open Procedure-
12 April 2018Provision of an Irish Bat Monitoring Programme, 2018-2022Bat Conservation Ireland1Open Procedure€300k
10 April 2018Important Invertebrate Sites survey of Keelhilla Slieve Carran Nature Reserve and NPWS property at Castlequarter in Ballyogan Lough SAC Co Clareundisclosed2Open Procedure-
5 April 2018Survey of Dublin North City suburbsAlastair Coey Architects1Open Procedure-
4 April 2018Harbour Porpoise surveys in the Blasket Islands SACIrish Whale and Dolphin Group1Open Procedure-
4 April 2018Bottlenose Dolphin Surveys in the Lower River Shannon SAC, 2018University College Cork2Open Procedure-
29 March 2018Hard Water Lake Monitoring to Inform Article 17Roden ecology1Open Procedure-
11 February 2018RFT for a Heavy Cargo Serivce for Islands in West Corkundisclosed2Open Procedure€300k
24 January 2018Merlin Survey 2018BirdWatch Ireland1Open Procedure-
16 January 2018Partner Engagement Managerundisclosed3Open Procedure€180k
21 December 2017Provision of Zoo InspectorateSpecialist Wildlife Services1Open Procedure€420k
4 December 2017For the supply of Publication Project Co-ordinator Services for the Dublin Castle Archaeological ExcavationsKen Wiggins BA MPhil MIAI MIfA1Open Procedure-
29 November 2017Supply and deployment of 2 Web Application Firewalls (WAF's)undisclosed4Open Procedure-
21 November 2017Drainage Management Plans RFTRPS Group Limited3Open Procedure€200k
15 September 2017Provision of Hydrologist to support The Living Bog, raised bog restoration project 2016 - 2020RPS Group Limited5Open Procedure€153k
12 September 2017Provision of Review of the derogation process under Article 9(a) of the EU Birds DirectiveOlivia Crowe Ecologist3Open Procedure-
18 August 2017Project Management Services for infrastructure and associated works on raised bogs (designated and non-designated)Bord na Móna1Open Procedure€200k
1 August 2017Provision of National hare survey and population assessment, 2017 -2019Queen's University Belfast2Open Procedure€175k
1 August 2017Provision of the National Survey of Upland Habitat (Phase 5) and national conservation status assessments for specified habitatsundisclosed1Open Procedure€223k
28 July 2017Consultancy and repairs to bridge and related worksStantec1Open Procedure-
27 June 2017A Request for Tenders for the provision of a Passenger Ferry Service between Heir Island, County Cork and Cunnamore harbour on the Irish mainland between 1 October 2017 and 30 September 2022Camp Roaringwater Ltd1Open Procedure€185k
22 June 2017Scientific and technical support to assist in the implementation of national conservation and restoration approaches for Ireland’s raised bogsEcology and Environmental Consultants Ireland1Open Procedure-
30 March 2017Survey and assessment of the invertebrate fauna of Ballyarr, Duntally and Rathmullan Woods, Co DonegalNatureBureau1Open Procedure-
30 March 2017Survey and assessment of the invertebrate fauna of Ballyteigue Nature Reserve, Co WexfordNatureBureau1Open Procedure-
23 March 2017Aerial thermal imaging survey for Harbour seals, 2017 to 2018undisclosed1Open Procedure€141k
23 March 2017Monitoring and assessment of saltmarsh habitats listed on Annex 1 of the EU Habitats Directive and as a Biological Quality Element (BQE) under the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD)BEC Consultants Ltd2Open Procedure-
16 February 2017Passenger & Light Cargo Ferry Service For Toraigh, Co Donegal, Ireland 2018 - 2023Realt Na Maidne Teoranta2Open Procedure€1.6M
14 February 2017"Contract Award" Monitoring and assessment of woodland habitats listed on Annex 1 of the Eu Habitats DirectiveBEC Consultants1Open Procedure€140k
13 February 2017Provision of expert scientific/professional services to compile baseline geographical, ecological and conservation management information on selected Ramsar SitesMARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION CONSULTANTS (T/A MERC Ltd)10Open Procedure-
13 February 2017"Contract Award" Survey of fish hosts for the freshwater pearl mussel in 12 riversundisclosed2Open Procedure-
7 February 2017Provision of Digital Services to the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht AffairsbigO2Open Procedure-
7 February 2017Provision of Graphic Design Services to the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht AffairsZero-G4Open Procedure-
7 February 2017Website Development in respect of the Creative Ireland ProgrammeAnnertech3Open Procedure-
27 January 2017Development of a Tourism Interpretative Master Planundisclosed8Open Procedure€200k
13 January 2017Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service for Heir Island, County Corkundisclosed4Open Procedure€185k
20 December 2016Lady's Island Lake tern wardening services 2017David Daly1Open Procedure-
14 December 2016Partner EngagementPanikos Limited2Open Procedure-
14 December 2016Supply of services to include designing, developing and implementing communication strategies, and other services as required in respect of the Creative Ireland ProgrammeMB Arts International3Open Procedure-
8 December 2016Provision of a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of on-site ecological database and GIS specialist support serviceundisclosed1Open Procedure-
11 November 2016Provision of turf as part of CTCCS 2017/2018Alay Enterprises Limited1Open Procedure€190k
24 October 2016New Four Wheel Tractormidlouth garage6Open Procedure-
7 October 2016The delivery of Culture Ireland’s Showcase Programme in 2017/18 and provision of expert assistance in relation to Culture Ireland activitiesCiaran Walsh2Open Procedure€115k
6 October 2016Survey, Assessment, Report along with Proposed Remedial Action on the Status of Hazardous Trees in Killarney National Park, Killarney, Co.KerryMG Arbor-Care Ltd1Open Procedure-
6 October 2016Rigid Inflatable BoatRibcraft3Open Procedure-
29 September 2016Survey of status of the White-clawed Crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes in designated SACsATU Galway Mayo Formerly GMIT5Open Procedure-
26 September 2016Mobile larder for on site preparation of deer carcasses prior to delivery to game dealerSMH Products Ltd1Open Procedure-
16 September 2016Evaluation and all necessary upgrades on the Waste Water Treatment Systems (WWTS) at Glenveagh National ParkStantec1Open Procedure-
30 May 2016Provision of Core Skills Training for CO EO & Equivalent Grades, DAHGTiger Consulting6Open Procedure-
15 April 2016Passenger Ferry Service For Clare IslandClare Island Ferry and Clew Bay Cruises Ltd1Open Procedure-
16 March 2016Contract Award Provision of scientific support for conservation objective setting for Natura 2000 in Irelandundisclosed-Open Procedure€165k
25 February 2016Contract Award. Provision of Harbour porpoise surveys in Rockabill to Dalkey Island SAC, 2016undisclosed1Open Procedure-
5 February 2016Leadership Development and People Management TrainingInstitute of Public Administration22Open Procedure-
13 January 2016planning expertise, Appropriate Assessment screening and the preparation of Natura Impact Statementsundisclosed4Open Procedure€230k
23 December 2015Léirithe Spéise i leith soláthar seirbhís farantóireachta paisinéirí d'Inis Arcáin. Expressions of Interest for the operation of a passenger ferry service for Sherkin Island.Carbery Isle Ferries Ltd1Open Procedure-
7 October 2015Design and Assessment of river bank amelioration measures for the Bundorragha RiverEvelyn Moorkens and Associates1Open Procedure-
24 September 2015Re-surfacing of tracks at Coole/Garryland Nature Reserve 2015harrington concrete and quarries1Open Procedure-
22 September 2015Pine Marten PopulationWaterford Institute of Technology1Open Procedure-
10 September 2015Natterjack Toad Monitoring Project 2015-2018Quercus1Open Procedure-
3 September 2015suitability assessment of relocation site, ii. design and plan of site, iii. assessment of turf (hopper) allocation in the relocation site as required,Bord na Móna1Open Procedure€250k
25 August 2015Provision of site-specific conservation objectives for a suite of Annex 1 habitats within Special Areas of Conservation (2405_SCOH15)BEC Consultants1Open Procedure-
28 July 2015Provision of A Study of the Mixed Najas flexilis lake habitat (3130) 2015 - 1028Roden ecology1Open Procedure€148k
23 July 2015The Administration of the Burren Life ProgrammeHigh Nature Value Services Ltd1Open Procedure-
20 July 2015Whiddy Passenger Ferry ServiceWhiddy Ferry1Open Procedure-
17 July 2015Monitoring of Marine Annex 1 HabitatsMARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION CONSULTANTS (T/A MERC Ltd)1Open Procedure-
10 June 2015Provision of a Zoo Inspectorate 2015-2016Specialist Wildlife Services1Open Procedure-
2 June 2015Contract Award National Ecosystem & Ecosystem services map for a suite of prioritised servicesEnvironment Systems Ltd1Open Procedure-
15 May 2015Provision of surveys of possible Marsh Fritillary sites and habitat in the mid-west (Roscommon and Longford)BEC Consultants1Open Procedure-
15 May 2015Provision of Margaritiferia (freshwater pearl mussel) genetic studyEvelyn Moorkens and Associates1Open Procedure-
21 April 2015Provision of a survey to monitor and assess 8 plant species listed on the EU Habitats DirectiveBEC Consultants1Open Procedure-
2 April 2015Provision of Bottlenose dolphin suveys in the Lower River Shannon SAC, 2015University College Cork1Open Procedure-
31 March 2015Provision of a survey to monitor and assess three EU Habitats Directive Annex 1 Grassland HabitatsBEC Consultants1Open Procedure€116k
20 March 2015Bat Monitoring Programme 2015-2018Bat Conservation Ireland1Open Procedure€220k
19 December 2014Provision of a survey co-ordinator for the 2015 Hen Harrier SurveyGolden Eagle Trust1Open Procedure€73k
4 December 2014Recording of 530 structures of architectural significance for the National Inventory of Architectural HeritageEilise McGuane1Open Procedure-
24 October 2014Provision of site specific conservation objectives for a suite of upland Annex 1 habitats within Special Areas of ConservationBEC Consultants1Open Procedure-
17 October 2014Provision of Forester to support the KerryLIFE Project 2014-2019Purser Tarleton Russell Ltd.1Open Procedure-
17 October 2014Provision of Hydrologist to support the KerryLIFE Project 2014-2019RPS1Open Procedure-
30 September 2014Provision of a Survey to verify Potential TurloughsBEC Consultants Ltd1Open Procedure-
8 September 2014Contract Award Provision of Review of Marine Natura CommunitiesNational University of Ireland3Open Procedure-
28 August 2014Legal Training ServicesLa Touche Training4Open Procedure-
25 August 2014National Inventory of Architectural Heritage Dublin Phase 7 surveyBuilt Heritage Collective Ireland1Open Procedure-
8 August 2014Cleaning Contract 2014-15 Muckross House, Killarney National ParkAllpro Security Services Ireland Ltd T/A Allpro Services1Open Procedure€180k
30 July 2014Contract Award Provision of a Scientific Assistant for support work on Blanket Bogs (0405_SABB14)BEC Consultants1Open Procedure€363k
29 January 2014Provision of Archive Data Technician ServicesChristina Campbell1Open Procedure-
17 January 2014Contract Award Provision of support in Irish mammal ecologyundisclosed1Open Procedure-
8 October 2013Request for Tenders for the Provision of Turf for domestic home heating as part of the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation SchemeAlay Enterprises Limited1Open Procedure-
1 October 2013Media Monitoring Service for D/AHGundisclosed3Open Procedure-
1 October 2013RFT for the supply of MS Sql CAL's and MS Sharepoint Server and CAL licensesMicromail1Open Procedure-
8 July 2013Study to Trial Information Sheet on Ramsar Wetland (RIS) on Six Irish SitesMARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION CONSULTANTS (T/A MERC Ltd)3Open Procedure-
27 March 2013Tender for the provision of planning expertiseundisclosed3Open Procedure-
7 February 2013Provision of expertise in negotiations on land purchaseundisclosed6Open Procedure-
23 January 2013Provision of expertise in assessment of suitability, design and turf allocation at relocation sitesundisclosed5Open Procedure-
How Department of Culture Communications Sport buys: competition & SME-access profile

Open-market vs limited-competition mix · average bids · SME-access ratio

Procurement Intelligence

The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport is an Irish central government authority responsible for policy, funding and programme delivery across culture, communications, sport and postal services. Its procurement spans IT and digital systems, website development and support, telecommunications and advisory services, cultural exhibitions, design, professional services and grant-administration technology. Recent opportunities include a Culture Ireland grant-management portal, website development and support, Metropolitan Area Networks advisory services, National Archives exhibition works and graphic design services. The department also administers major funding programmes for sports facilities, cultural activity, communications infrastructure and related public services.

Strategic Context

Budget 2026 allocated €1.514678 billion to the department, representing a 9.5% increase, with €15 million per year in capital support for the Post Office network and a new €6 million arts capital works scheme. Active priorities include digitising grant administration, maintaining departmental digital estates, supporting Metropolitan Area Networks and delivering cultural and archival exhibitions. The Sports Capital Programme, Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund and Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme indicate continuing demand for capital, professional and technology suppliers.

Typical Suppliers

  • Digital transformation and software providers delivering online grant-application, assessment and case-management platforms, such as suppliers capable of secure public-sector workflow systems
  • Web development, hosting and managed-support firms experienced with WordPress, Drupal, cloud and on-premise government websites
  • Strategic, economic, commercial and technical consultancies supporting telecommunications infrastructure and Metropolitan Area Networks concession agreements
  • Exhibition fabrication, audiovisual and fit-out contractors serving museums, archives and cultural venues
  • Brand, graphic-design and digital-media agencies providing identity, print and communications services

Supplier Tips

  • Monitor eTenders continuously and prepare for framework-style or call-off requirements: recent notices use electronic submission, MEAT evaluation and multi-disciplinary technical criteria.
  • Demonstrate secure public-sector delivery, accessibility, data protection, interoperability and experience managing grants or citizen-facing services; these capabilities align closely with the Culture Ireland portal and departmental website requirements.
  • Track capital-programme announcements and engage early with the department, its agencies and programme beneficiaries, particularly around arts capital, sports infrastructure, postal-network support and communications infrastructure.

Updated 18 October 2026

Department of Culture Communications Sport market guides

How Department of Culture Communications Sport buys, broken down by sector: award patterns, top suppliers, and bid-readiness steps.

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Last updated 20 October 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2013-01-23. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.