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Sport Ireland has awarded 119 contracts totalling €96.7M between 2017 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd (2 awards).

Its three largest suppliers hold 78% of the disclosed value. 18 companies have won here in more than one year. 48 of the 113 awards with a published bid count drew a single bidder.

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119

Awards

€96.7M

Disclosed value

€1.3M

Average per award

93

With named winner

Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd2 · €70.0M
  2. 2.Instiute of Biochemistry2 · €3.1M
  3. 3.Instiute of Biochemistry, German Sport University Cologne1 · €1.8M
  4. 4.Willis Towers Watson1 · €1.6M
  5. 5.Ipsos MRBI / MRBI Market Research Ltd3 · €1.1M
  6. 6.ByCon Consulting Ltd t/a Titan Experience3 · €900k
  7. 7.Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited4 · €890k
  8. 8.Sole Trader Eamonn Flanagan2 · €746k
  9. 9.Gary Ryan2 · €698k
  10. 10.Athletic Preparation LTD2 · €669k

Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
201711€2.0M
20188€400k
20198€940k
20206€2.4M
202124€4.2M
20228€1.9M
202310€2.9M
202422€5.0M
202513€39.1M
20269€38.0M

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By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
113
Sole bidder (no competition)
48
Most contested award
Establishment of a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Construction Professional Services
34 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: Psychology Lead Consultant (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Open Procedure: 111
  • Restricted Procedure: 1
  • Competitive Procedure With Negotiation: 1

Supplier intelligence

Top-3 suppliers account for 77.5% of €120.2M total disclosed value — a market-concentration signal.

SupplierShareCRO statusOther bodies (join 4)
John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd58.2%—also won €487.0M across 12 other Irish bodies →
AECOM Ireland Limited16.6%Normalalso won €2.6bn across 47 other Irish bodies →
Instiute of Biochemistry2.6%——
Instiute of Biochemistry, German Sport University Cologne1.5%——
Willis Towers Watson1.3%Normalalso won €16.3M across 22 other Irish bodies →

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Sport Ireland in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
S3 Solutions52019, 2020, 2021, 2024
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited42020, 2021, 2024
Alto Sport Science Solutions Ltd32022, 2023, 2025
ByCon Consulting Ltd t/a Titan Experience32021, 2022, 2023
Ipsos MRBI / MRBI Market Research Ltd32018, 2021, 2024
Andrea Kavanagh T/A Resonate Design22025, 2026
Athletic Preparation LTD22019, 2023
bigO22025, 2026
Brian McClelland22021, 2024
Eoin Rheinisch22017, 2025
Gary Ryan22020, 2024
Instiute of Biochemistry22020, 2025
John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd22025, 2026
Jonathan Harris-Wright22025, 2026
Kate Kirby22017, 2025
Sole Trader Eamonn Flanagan22019, 2023
Upwards Ireland22018, 2024
Windsor Hill Physiotherapy22021, 2024

Notices published in the last 90 days

PublishedTitleWinnerValue
4 September 2026SI-2617 Meeting portal software for Sport Ireland Board and Subcommittee Meetings to the Irish Public SectorADVANCE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED€82k
2 July 2026SI-2521 - Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Graphic Design ServicesAndrea Kavanagh T/A Resonate Design€400k
1 July 2026SI-2614 Breakfast Catering ServicesThe Tin Hat Limited Company T/A Hook and Ladder€288k

Award history (119 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
4 September 2026SI-2617 Meeting portal software for Sport Ireland Board and Subcommittee Meetings to the Irish Public SectorADVANCE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED—€82k
2 July 2026SI-2521 - Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Graphic Design ServicesAndrea Kavanagh T/A Resonate Design—€400k
1 July 2026SI-2614 Breakfast Catering ServicesThe Tin Hat Limited Company T/A Hook and Ladder—€288k
15 June 2026Contract for the Construction of the National Cricket Centre - Contract OneJohn Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd—€35.0M
20 March 2026SI-2614 Breakfast Catering ServicesThe Tin Hat Limited Company T/A Hook and Ladder4Open Procedure€288k
10 March 2026SI-2608 Blueways Programme ManagerOutscape Trading Ltd1Open Procedure€200k
24 February 2026SI-2605 Single Supplier Framework for Brand and Communications Management for European Week of Sport 2026-2029bigO8Open Procedure€200k
20 February 2026SI-2509 Request for Tender for the provision of Strength and Conditioning ServicesJonathan Harris-Wright—€303k
20 February 2026SI-2528 Request for Tenders for the provision of Sample Analysis, Reporting and Storage ServicesInstiute of Biochemistry, German Sport University Cologne—€1.8M
7 November 2025SI-2530 Request for Tender for Communication and Event Management Company for a National 'Sport for All' FestivalWe the People13Open Procedure€130k
6 October 2025SI-2528 Request for Tenders for the provision of Sample Analysis, Reporting and Storage ServicesInstiute of Biochemistry2Open Procedure€1.8M
29 July 2025SI-2521 - Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Graphic Design ServicesAndrea Kavanagh T/A Resonate Design17Open Procedure€400k
25 July 2025SI-2514 - High Performance Culture Review and Advisory ServicesHappen2Things Ltd2Open Procedure€220k
3 July 2025Contract for the Construction of the National Cricket Centre - Contract OneJohn Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd19Restricted Procedure€35.0M
22 April 2025SI-2511 RFT for the provision of Paralympics Ireland Head of Performance Support and Physiology ConsultancyAlto Sport Science Solutions Ltd1Open Procedure€292k
15 April 2025SI-2509 Request for Tender for the provision of Strength and Conditioning ServicesJonathan Harris-Wright1Open Procedure€303k
11 April 2025SI-2510 Request for Tender for the provision of Sport Performance Psychology ServicesKate Kirby1Open Procedure€218k
4 April 2025SI-2507 Request for Tender for the provision of Athlete Performance Life Skills Lead ConsultancyEoin Rheinisch1Open Procedure€347k
28 March 2025SI-2505 Request for Tender for the provision of High Performance Sports Nutrition Senior ConsultancyLM Nutrition1Open Procedure€276k
28 March 2025SI-2506 Request for Tender for the provision of High Performance Sports Physiotherapy Senior ConsultancyJulianne Ryan1Open Procedure€231k
25 February 2025Request for Tenders for the provision of Research of the Benefits of Outdoor Recreation in IrelandEconomics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd6Open Procedure€70k
14 February 2025Request for tenders for the provision of a Communication Partner for the Sport 4 Empowerment programmebigO3Open Procedure€190k
20 December 2024Request for Tender for A Performance Pathway Coach Development and Support ProgrammePerformance Matters (ni) Ltd1Open Procedure€480k
20 December 2024Request for Tender for the Provision of Overseas Sample Collection and Transport ServicesInternational Doping Tests and Management1Open Procedure€500k
20 December 2024Request for Tender for the provision of Sport Ireland Women in High Performance Coaching Network SupportPerformance Matters (ni) Ltd2Open Procedure€120k
17 December 2024Request for Tender for the provision of Performance Sports Nutrition Consultancy Services for Sport Ireland InstituteDavid Tobin Nutrition1Open Procedure€294k
11 December 2024RFT for Appointment Management System for Sport Ireland InstituteDevoltaire Limited t/a Blocworx2Open Procedure€180k
29 November 2024Request for tenders for the Provision of independent HR, Recruitment and Employment Law Support Services to specific Sport Ireland Funded Bodies.RSM Ireland12Open Procedure€160k
8 October 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of an External Research Organisation to deliver a system to monitor sports participation among people over 15 in Ireland - Single Party FrameworkIpsos MRBI / MRBI Market Research Ltd4Open Procedure-
26 September 2024Request for Tenders for Irish Sports Media and Gender Research ProjectIsentia Pty Limited3Open Procedure€400k
6 September 2024Request for Tender for the provision of Responsible Behaviour in the Outdoors Campaign Development SupportDesignWorks Ireland4Open Procedure€70k
19 July 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of Get Ireland Active Technical DevelopmentUpwards Ireland5Open Procedure€165k
18 July 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of Evaluation and Monitoring Services for the Sport 4 Empowerment ProgrammeS3 Solutions6Open Procedure€170k
4 July 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of Lead Capability and Expertise Consultancy ServicesGary Ryan1Open Procedure€356k
31 May 2024Request for tender for the provision of Senior Physiotherapy Consultancy ServicesWindsor Hill Physiotherapy1Open Procedure€337k
31 May 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of Strength and Conditioning Consultancy ServicesNoel Murphy1Open Procedure€337k
10 May 2024Request for Tender for Common Data Environment (CDE) for Capital Projects at Sport IrelandNTI Diatec Ltd3Open Procedure€250k
7 May 2024Request for Tender for Director of Performance SupportPhil Moore1Open Procedure€541k
7 May 2024Request for Tender for Get Ireland Active Project ManagementTeneo Strategy Ireland Limited3Open Procedure€220k
7 May 2024Request for Tender for Get Ireland Active Stakeholder Training and EducationReal Nation2Open Procedure€110k
26 March 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of Innovation Support Services for Sport Ireland's ESF Programme - Sport 4 EmpowermentCreatovation3Open Procedure€180k
26 March 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of a Performance Analysis ConsultantBrian McClelland2Open Procedure€141k
26 January 2024Request for Tender for provision of a Single Party Framework for Managed IT and Associated ServicesPFH Technology Group7Open Procedure€600k
12 January 2024Request for Tenders for the provision of Multi-Party Framework for Public Relations and Media Relations Consultancy and Associated ServicesTeneo Strategy Ireland Limited5Open Procedure€300k
18 October 2023Request for Tender for the provision of a Senior Strength and Conditioning ConsultantAthletic Preparation LTD1Open Procedure€347k
18 October 2023Request for Tender for a Performance Analysis Lead ConsultantAlto Sport Science Solutions Ltd1Open Procedure€372k
14 October 2023Request for Tender for the provision of a Lead Strength and Conditioning ConsultantSole Trader Eamonn Flanagan1Open Procedure€390k
4 October 2023Her Moves Campaign Management and ActivationByCon Consulting Ltd t/a Titan Experience7Open Procedure€600k
5 August 2023High Performance Sports Rehabilitation Lead Consultantundisclosed1Open Procedure€390k
5 August 2023High Performance Sports Physiology Lead Consultantundisclosed1Open Procedure€372k
4 August 2023Request for Tenders to establish a multi party supplier framework for the provision of consultancy servicesArup14Open Procedure€1.6M
2 August 2023Establishment of a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Construction Professional ServicesAECOM Ireland Limited34Open Procedure€20.0M
30 July 2023High Performance Sports Nutrition Lead ConsultantNutrition Services1Open Procedure€390k
22 May 2023RFT for the Supply of Office and Home FurnitureCodex Limited11Open Procedure-
19 September 2022Provision of an Acoustic ConsultantiAcoustics4Open Procedure-
16 September 2022Provision of a Lead Consultant – Women’s HockeyBebhinn Flaherty t/a The Physio Nomad2Open Procedure-
8 September 2022Provision of an integrated Human Resource Information System with Support & Maintenance to Sport IrelandStrandum Ltd.2Open Procedure-
8 September 2022Provision of Expert Consultancy Services for the Provision of Assigned Certifier for National Velodrome and Badminton Centreundisclosed4Open Procedure-
28 August 2022Provision of a Communication & Activation Campaign Targeting Inactive Teenage Girls in IrelandByCon Consulting Ltd t/a Titan Experience9Open Procedure€300k
4 August 2022Provision of a Capability & Expertise Programme Support Managerundisclosed1Open Procedure-
28 June 2022Provision of a Sport Physiology Senior ConsultantAlto Sport Science Solutions Ltd1Open Procedure-
2 January 2022Insurance Brokerage Services for Sport IrelandWillis Towers Watson1Open Procedure€1.6M
24 December 2021Provision of an external research organisation to deliver a system to monitor sports participation among adults in Ireland for the period 2022, 2023 & 2024Ipsos MRBI / MRBI Market Research Ltd2Open Procedure€660k
22 December 2021Performance Analysis ConsultantBrian McClelland2Open Procedure-
25 November 2021Provision of a Branding Consultant for the Sport Ireland Girls Get Active ProgrammeByCon Consulting Ltd t/a Titan Experience5Open Procedure-
3 November 2021Researching a Shared Mental Model of High Performance Athlete Pathways in Irish Sportundisclosed2Open Procedure-
22 October 2021Develop and build a new database of medicines in SportBrendan Rochford3Open Procedure-
22 October 2021Branding for National Database of Sport & Recreation AmenitiesFuture Proof Marketing Ltd.5Open Procedure-
19 October 2021Athlete Life-skills Senior Consultant: Employment & mid/late career transitionundisclosed5Open Procedure-
19 October 2021Performance Analysis Lead Consultantundisclosed1Open Procedure-
10 September 2021Cloud based Data Lake, Warehouse & Visualisation PortalKPMG Future Analytics6Open Procedure-
24 July 2021High Performance Sport Physiotherapy Senior ConsultantWindsor Hill Physiotherapy1Open Procedure€319k
27 May 2021The Development of Policy Evaluation Frameworks for key Sport Ireland PoliciesS3 Solutions2Open Procedure-
27 May 2021Evaluation of the Sport Ireland Investment into Sports Inclusion Disability ProjectsS3 Solutions2Open Procedure-
25 April 2021Provision of an Strength & Conditioning Senior Consultantundisclosed1Open Procedure€384k
25 April 2021Provision of a Strength & Condition Senior ConsultantMartina McCarthy1Open Procedure€384k
23 April 2021Sport Ireland “Return to Sport Safely” Communications CampaignTeneo Strategy Ireland Limited1Open Procedure€366k
21 April 2021Development and roll out of a national communications campaign for European Week of Sport 2021Future Proof Marketing Ltd.1Open Procedure-
21 March 2021Provision of High Performance Sport Psychology Lead for the Sport Ireland Instituteundisclosed1Open Procedure€349k
14 March 2021Provision of a Lead Consultant – Athlete Performance Life-skills for the Sport Ireland Instituteundisclosed1Open Procedure€324k
12 March 2021Provision for an Operations Lead Consultant for the Sport Ireland Instituteundisclosed1Open Procedure€208k
6 March 2021Online Grants Management Systemundisclosed4Open Procedure€413k
28 February 2021Provision of Phlebotomy Servicesundisclosed1Open Procedure€360k
11 February 2021National Digital Database Project Management and Support Servicesundisclosed1Open Procedure€211k
28 January 2021Provision of Project Management & Support Services for Sport IrelandDoug Corrie2Open Procedure€172k
20 January 2021Feasibility Study for Innovation & Enterprise Hub for Sport on the Sport Ireland National Sport Campus’Crowe8Open Procedure-
29 November 2020Marketing & Communications Campaign for Community Sport and Physical Activity Hubsundisclosed4Open Procedure€211k
16 August 2020Temporary Modular Office Accommodation incl. fitout (supply and installation)undisclosed2Open Procedure€250k
26 June 2020Evaluation of the Sport Ireland Active Cities fundS3 Solutions9Open Procedure-
2 May 2020Sport Ireland requires a Head of Capability & Expertise for the development of the Institute’s C&E Strategy & its implementation for the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games CycleGary Ryan3Open Procedure€342k
23 April 2020Sport Ireland Requires the provision of Sample Analysis, Reporting and Storage ServiceInstiute of Biochemistry4Open Procedure€1.3M
26 January 2020To develop a national communications campaign aimed at men aged 45 + living in disadvantaged communities to participate in sport & physical activity.Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited11Open Procedure€304k
25 October 2019Sport Ireland Institute - Senior Strength & Conditioning Consultancy (1)Athletic Preparation LTD1Open Procedure€322k
23 October 2019Sport Ireland Institute requires a Lead Strength & Conditionaing ConsultantSole Trader Eamonn Flanagan2Open Procedure€356k
8 May 2019Blueway Accreditation Services for Sport Ireland & Blueway Partnershipundisclosed3Open Procedure-
8 May 2019REQUEST FOR TENDERS FOR PROVISION OF MASTER PLANNING SERVICESAllies and Morrison8Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
29 March 2019Graphic Design Servicesundisclosed24Open Procedure-
15 March 2019Evaluation of Community Sports and Physical Activity Hubs'S3 Solutions6Open Procedure-
1 March 2019NATIONAL CONSENSUS STATEMENT ON PHYSICAL LITERACYUlster University1Open Procedure-
24 February 2019Lead Consultant Sports Medicineundisclosed1Open Procedure€262k
14 December 2018Provision of Appointment Management SystemSwiftqueue Technologies1Open Procedure-
14 December 2018Provision of Athlete Management SystemKitman Labs3Open Procedure-
19 October 2018EXTERNAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION TO DELIVER A SYSTEM TO MONITOR SPORTS PARTICIPATION AMONG ADULTS IN IRELANDIpsos MRBI / MRBI Market Research Ltd3Open Procedure€400k
7 September 2018PROVISION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT SERVICESUpwards Ireland1Open Procedure-
4 July 2018PROVISION OF TRAINING SERVICESundisclosed17Open Procedure-
4 July 2018CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPORT IRELANDoneills sports10Open Procedure-
13 February 2018PROVISION OF ANTI - DOPING LEGAL ADVICE SERVICESDAC Beachcroft Dublin3Open Procedure-
5 February 2018PROVISION OF ANTI-DOPING UNIT TEXT MESSAGING SERVICESundisclosed5Open Procedure-
12 November 2017PROVISION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICESundisclosed1Open Procedure€175k
8 September 2017PROVISION OF DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE SERVICESundisclosed1Open Procedure€479k
8 September 2017PROVISION OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY LEAD CONSULTANTundisclosed1Open Procedure-
14 July 2017PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO THE PARTICIPATION IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG IRISH CHILDRENUniversity of Limerick1Open Procedure€300k
13 July 2017IRISH BLUEWAY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2017undisclosed2Open Procedure-
23 June 2017OVERSEAS SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTundisclosed1Open Procedure-
21 May 2017HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT PHYSIOLOGY CONSULTANTCiara O'Connor1Open Procedure€142k
2 May 2017AV STAGE AND LIGHTINGPearl AV1Open Procedure-
13 March 2017Psychology Lead ConsultantKate Kirby2Open Procedure€308k
13 March 2017Sport Lifeskills (Lead Athlete Life Skills)Eoin Rheinisch1Open Procedure€294k
9 March 2017Sport Physiotherapy ConsultantEmma Gallivan1Open Procedure€299k

Last updated 24 September 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2017-03-09. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.

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