Public Spending Code
As Gaeilge: An Cód Caiteachais Phoiblí
Also known as: PSC
Last reviewed April 2026
Ireland's rules for ensuring value for money in public expenditure, published by DPENDR.
Ireland's set of rules and procedures for ensuring value for money in public expenditure. Published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). Applies to all public bodies and covers appraisal, planning, and management of public investment projects.
Recent tenders mentioning Public Spending Code
DLR CoCo - Works Contractor and PSCS for Reuse, Retrofit and Extension of No. 9 George's Place and former Wash House, Kelly's Avenue, Dún Laoghaire as a Centre for Creative Lifelong Learning.
Unknown · >5M
RFT 01/26/GM - Works Contractor and PSCS for Construction of the Future Living Laboratory for Atlantic Technological University at the Galway City Campus
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Related terms
Value for Money
The Irish public-sector test for procurement decisions, balancing cost, quality and fitness for purpose over the contract's life.
Single-Tender Action
A direct award to a single supplier without a competition, allowed only in narrowly defined circumstances and subject to audit scrutiny.
Request for Quotation (RFQ)
A lighter-touch process for low-value purchases where suppliers submit a price quote against a short brief.