Procurements: The Arts Council
2 active procurements
The Arts Council has historically been a buyer of recreational, cultural and sporting services, entertainment services, and artistic and literary creation and interpretation services.
Recent procurements by The Arts Council
2026-04-24
Deadline 2026-05-19
AC-2026-5 Provision of baseline mapping the art and technology sector across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council Ireland (ACI) and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) are jointly procuring a service provider to undertake a baseline mapping of the art and technology sector across the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The purpose of this contract is to produce an evidence-based, high-level overview of the art and technology ecosystem that will inform future policy development, funding decisions, and potential further research or investment programmes by both Arts … View the procurement »
The Arts Council Ireland (ACI) and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) are jointly procuring a service provider to undertake a baseline mapping of the art and technology sector across the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The purpose of this contract is to produce an evidence-based, high-level overview of the art and technology ecosystem that will inform future policy development, funding decisions, and potential further research or investment programmes by both Arts … View the procurement »
2026-04-24
Deadline 2026-05-25
AC-2026-26 Provision of ICT SOC-SIEM and Managed Support Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council currently uses a third-party Managed Service Provider (MSP). The existing Managed Services contract is now approaching its natural expiry, having reached the end of its full contractual term. The Arts Council seeks a supplier to provide, implement, and support a SIEM service with a managed SOC, with either 24×7 coverage or an 8:00–18:00 Monday–Friday alternative (to be priced separately). The Contract will replace elements of the current managed services arrangement while placing a … View the procurement »
The Arts Council currently uses a third-party Managed Service Provider (MSP). The existing Managed Services contract is now approaching its natural expiry, having reached the end of its full contractual term. The Arts Council seeks a supplier to provide, implement, and support a SIEM service with a managed SOC, with either 24×7 coverage or an 8:00–18:00 Monday–Friday alternative (to be priced separately). The Contract will replace elements of the current managed services arrangement while placing a … View the procurement »
2026-04-07
AC-2026-09 Provision of Literature (English Language) Advisory and Assessment Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council requires the services of a single service provider, with suitable experiences and qualified resources, to provide Literature Adviser (English language) services to meet the needs of the organisation both from a quality and service delivery perspective. Full details are provided in the CFT document. View the procurement »
The Arts Council requires the services of a single service provider, with suitable experiences and qualified resources, to provide Literature Adviser (English language) services to meet the needs of the organisation both from a quality and service delivery perspective. Full details are provided in the CFT document. View the procurement »
2026-03-06
Provision of National Co-Ordination Services For Culture Night 2026- 2029 (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks a supplier to provide National Coordination Services for Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir, a nationwide annual cultural event delivered in partnership with Local Authorities and other national and regional stakeholders. The Contract covers the year-round coordination, delivery and review of Culture Night at national level, supporting approximately 1,800 events annually across Ireland and online. The successful tenderer will act as the national coordinating body, support stakeholder … View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks a supplier to provide National Coordination Services for Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir, a nationwide annual cultural event delivered in partnership with Local Authorities and other national and regional stakeholders. The Contract covers the year-round coordination, delivery and review of Culture Night at national level, supporting approximately 1,800 events annually across Ireland and online. The successful tenderer will act as the national coordinating body, support stakeholder … View the procurement »
2026-02-27
Provision of Marketing and Communications Services for Culture Night (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council invites tender submissions from interested and experienced marketing and communications service providers for Culture Night. The successful tenderer will work with the Arts Council’s communications team on the management and sign-off on tasks as the project progresses. The successful tenderer will propose and deliver a strategic marketing and communications strategy for Culture Night to begin in (approx.) June 2026. The Strategy’s key components will be to deliver a launch announcement … View the procurement »
The Arts Council invites tender submissions from interested and experienced marketing and communications service providers for Culture Night. The successful tenderer will work with the Arts Council’s communications team on the management and sign-off on tasks as the project progresses. The successful tenderer will propose and deliver a strategic marketing and communications strategy for Culture Night to begin in (approx.) June 2026. The Strategy’s key components will be to deliver a launch announcement … View the procurement »
2026-02-25
AC-2026-11 Provision of ICT SOC-SIEM and Managed Support Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council currently uses a third‑party Managed Service Provider (MSP). The existing Managed Services contract is now approaching its natural expiry, having reached the end of its full contractual term. The Arts Council seeks a supplier to provide, implement, and support a SIEM service with a managed SOC, with either 24×7 coverage or an 8:00–18:00 Monday–Friday alternative (to be priced separately). The Contract will replace elements of the current managed services arrangement while placing a … View the procurement »
The Arts Council currently uses a third‑party Managed Service Provider (MSP). The existing Managed Services contract is now approaching its natural expiry, having reached the end of its full contractual term. The Arts Council seeks a supplier to provide, implement, and support a SIEM service with a managed SOC, with either 24×7 coverage or an 8:00–18:00 Monday–Friday alternative (to be priced separately). The Contract will replace elements of the current managed services arrangement while placing a … View the procurement »
2026-02-04
Provision of Management Services – National Gateway Organisation to operate All In Access Scheme in the Republic of Ireland (The Arts Council)
This is a contract for Gateway management services for the Irish iteration of “All In”, a new audience Access Scheme in the UK and Ireland. It includes the requirement to lead on a national business development model for subscriber onboarding to this scheme as well as providing day-to-day subscriber support and factoring in national variations in provision. The successful tenderer will also be required to work with Arts Council Ireland and the “All In” UK based Project Lead team, to develop and deliver … View the procurement »
This is a contract for Gateway management services for the Irish iteration of “All In”, a new audience Access Scheme in the UK and Ireland. It includes the requirement to lead on a national business development model for subscriber onboarding to this scheme as well as providing day-to-day subscriber support and factoring in national variations in provision. The successful tenderer will also be required to work with Arts Council Ireland and the “All In” UK based Project Lead team, to develop and deliver … View the procurement »
2025-09-01
Provision of Research Services – National Survey on Public Engagement with the Arts (The Arts Council)
This is a contract for research services exploring how the public engage with the arts. It includes the requirement to undertake an annual nationally representative public survey, undertake analysis, present findings and provide data. Year on year consistency with this type of research is critically important. Establishing methodologies that ensure the ability to track patterns over time is fundamental to the rationale for commissioning such research. For this reason, the contract will be awarded for a … View the procurement »
This is a contract for research services exploring how the public engage with the arts. It includes the requirement to undertake an annual nationally representative public survey, undertake analysis, present findings and provide data. Year on year consistency with this type of research is critically important. Establishing methodologies that ensure the ability to track patterns over time is fundamental to the rationale for commissioning such research. For this reason, the contract will be awarded for a … View the procurement »
2025-07-28
Architecture Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks to appoint a single Service Provider for the provision of Architecture Advisory Services in relation to the artform area of Architecture, meeting the needs of the Arts Council both from a quality and service delivery perspective View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks to appoint a single Service Provider for the provision of Architecture Advisory Services in relation to the artform area of Architecture, meeting the needs of the Arts Council both from a quality and service delivery perspective View the procurement »
2025-02-05
Provision of Traditional Arts Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks to appoint a single Service Provider for the provision of Traditional Arts Assessment and Advisory Services in relation to the area of Traditional Arts, meeting the needs of the Arts Council both from a quality and service delivery perspective as outlined in Schedule 1 of the Specimen Contract included in Appendix 2. It is envisaged that this contract will commence in February 2025 for period of 3 years/36 months. The Arts Council shall have the right, at any time before the expiry … View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks to appoint a single Service Provider for the provision of Traditional Arts Assessment and Advisory Services in relation to the area of Traditional Arts, meeting the needs of the Arts Council both from a quality and service delivery perspective as outlined in Schedule 1 of the Specimen Contract included in Appendix 2. It is envisaged that this contract will commence in February 2025 for period of 3 years/36 months. The Arts Council shall have the right, at any time before the expiry … View the procurement »
2024-12-20
Touring Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Touring Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and contribute to the research and development of policy. View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Touring Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and contribute to the research and development of policy. View the procurement »
2024-12-20
Multidisciplinary Arts Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Touring Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and contribute to the research and development of policy. View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Touring Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and contribute to the research and development of policy. View the procurement »
2024-11-15
Provision of Services for the Review of the Arts Councils Art and Disability Connect Scheme (The Arts Council)
This is a contract for the provision of services to undertake research, review and evaluate the Arts Council’s Arts and Disability Connect Scheme. View the procurement »
This is a contract for the provision of services to undertake research, review and evaluate the Arts Council’s Arts and Disability Connect Scheme. View the procurement »
2024-11-13
Provision of Opera Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Opera Adviser Services outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Opera Adviser Services outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
2024-10-11
Provision of Services to Scope the Scalability and Sustainability of the Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity... (The Arts Council)
This is a contract for the provision of services to scope the scalability of the Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity Pilot (2022 – 2023) in order to inform next steps for the strategic and sustainable development of Traveller creative health initiatives. The services required: • Review existing material and learning (e.g. evaluation findings and related documents) from the Traveller Wellbeing Through Creativity Pilot Initiative • Scope the feasibility of the development of the Traveller Wellbeing … View the procurement »
This is a contract for the provision of services to scope the scalability of the Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity Pilot (2022 – 2023) in order to inform next steps for the strategic and sustainable development of Traveller creative health initiatives. The services required: • Review existing material and learning (e.g. evaluation findings and related documents) from the Traveller Wellbeing Through Creativity Pilot Initiative • Scope the feasibility of the development of the Traveller Wellbeing … View the procurement »
2024-09-16
Tender for the Provision of Services to Research, Review and Evaluate Arts Council and Irish Prison Service Schemes (The Arts Council)
This is a contract for the provision of services to undertake research, review and evaluation of the Arts Council’s Visual Artists in Prisons Scheme and Writers in Prisons Scheme. Please see CfT document for more details. View the procurement »
This is a contract for the provision of services to undertake research, review and evaluation of the Arts Council’s Visual Artists in Prisons Scheme and Writers in Prisons Scheme. Please see CfT document for more details. View the procurement »
2024-09-13
Digital Arts Assessment and Evaluation Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks to appoint a Digital Arts Assessor who will meet the needs of the organisation from both a quality and service delivery perspective. This role is specifically designed for secondary assessments within the digital arts domain, as Digital Arts is currently not a primary art form under the Arts Council's remit. The Assessor will primarily focus on the areas described in sections 3.1 and 3.2 below. View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks to appoint a Digital Arts Assessor who will meet the needs of the organisation from both a quality and service delivery perspective. This role is specifically designed for secondary assessments within the digital arts domain, as Digital Arts is currently not a primary art form under the Arts Council's remit. The Assessor will primarily focus on the areas described in sections 3.1 and 3.2 below. View the procurement »
2024-08-15
Provision of Arts Participation Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council requires the services of either a single or multiple services providers, with suitable expertise and capacity, to provide Arts Participation assessment and advisory services. View the procurement »
The Arts Council requires the services of either a single or multiple services providers, with suitable expertise and capacity, to provide Arts Participation assessment and advisory services. View the procurement »
2024-07-18
Festivals Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services - Connacht and Munster (The Arts Council)
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Festivals Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services (Connacht and Munster) as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Festivals Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services (Connacht and Munster) as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
2024-07-18
Provision of Festivals Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services (Leinster and Ulster) (The Arts Council)
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Festivals Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Festivals Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
2024-05-23
Theatre Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Theatre Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Theatre Assessment, Evaluation and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
2024-05-13
Provision of Arts Centre Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Arts Centre Assessment and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Arts Centre Assessment and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
2024-05-07
Provision of Visual Artists’ Workspace Data 2024-2026 (The Arts Council)
Through this RFT, the Visual Artists’ Workspace Data 2024-2026 tenderer shall provide regularly updated data on visual artists’ workspace and studio provision, along with capacity and demand. The purpose of this tender should deliver an evidence-based profile and allow long/medium-term trends in three key areas of research include provision, capacity and demand to emerge throughout the process. Through robust consultation with the sector, the Visual Artists' Workspace Register will measure the provision, … View the procurement »
Through this RFT, the Visual Artists’ Workspace Data 2024-2026 tenderer shall provide regularly updated data on visual artists’ workspace and studio provision, along with capacity and demand. The purpose of this tender should deliver an evidence-based profile and allow long/medium-term trends in three key areas of research include provision, capacity and demand to emerge throughout the process. Through robust consultation with the sector, the Visual Artists' Workspace Register will measure the provision, … View the procurement »
2024-04-23
Regional Coordinators for the Creative Schools Initiative (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council wishes to contract individuals or organisations to deliver Regional Co-ordination Services for Creative Schools at the regions set out in section B of this CfT. A panel of regional coordinators will be formed to work across the country with each having oversight of a maximum of two regions. The primary tasks of the Regional Coordinators are: (i) Working closely with the Arts Council’s Creative Schools’ team, assist and coordinate the work of an assigned group of up to twenty-five … View the procurement »
The Arts Council wishes to contract individuals or organisations to deliver Regional Co-ordination Services for Creative Schools at the regions set out in section B of this CfT. A panel of regional coordinators will be formed to work across the country with each having oversight of a maximum of two regions. The primary tasks of the Regional Coordinators are: (i) Working closely with the Arts Council’s Creative Schools’ team, assist and coordinate the work of an assigned group of up to twenty-five … View the procurement »
2024-03-11
LITERATURE (ENGLISH LANGUAGE) ASSESSMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES (V2) (The Arts Council)
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Literature (English language) Assessment and Advisory Services. (V2 - Short -term, administrative competition as submission was received offline before the deadline but not recorded correctly.) View the procurement »
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Literature (English language) Assessment and Advisory Services. (V2 - Short -term, administrative competition as submission was received offline before the deadline but not recorded correctly.) View the procurement »
2024-02-28
Provision of Arts Participation Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council requires the services of a single service provider, with suitable experiences and qualified resources, to provide Assessment and Advisory Services for the Arts Participation Team View the procurement »
The Arts Council requires the services of a single service provider, with suitable experiences and qualified resources, to provide Assessment and Advisory Services for the Arts Participation Team View the procurement »
2024-02-23
Provision of Multi-Disciplinary Arts Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Multi-Disciplinary Arts Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and contribute to the research and development of two key policies. View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Multi-Disciplinary Arts Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and contribute to the research and development of two key policies. View the procurement »
2024-02-09
Literature (English language) Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Literature (English language) Assessment and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
Tenders are being sought from suitably qualified service providers for Literature (English language) Assessment and Advisory Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of this CFT. View the procurement »
2024-02-07
Dance Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Dance Assessments and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and provide advice on policies and programme implementation. View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Dance Assessments and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and provide advice on policies and programme implementation. View the procurement »
2023-12-29
Circus, Street Arts and Spectacle Assessment and Advisory Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Circus, Street Arts and Spectacle Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and provide advice on policies and programme implementation. View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Circus, Street Arts and Spectacle Assessment and Advisory Services. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and provide advice on policies and programme implementation. View the procurement »
2023-12-29
Advisory and Assessment Services – Children and Young People’s Arts (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Advisory and Assessment Services – Children and Young People’s Arts. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and provide advice on policies and programme implementation. View the procurement »
The Arts Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified service providers to provide Advisory and Assessment Services – Children and Young People’s Arts. The services sought are primarily to appraise and assess applications, provide critical advice on work, and provide advice on policies and programme implementation. View the procurement »
2023-10-27
Provision of Architecture Research and Archiving Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council requires the services of a single service provider, with suitable experiences and qualified resources, to provide Architecture Research and Archiving Services These services will relate specifically to the delivery of a standalone public-facing digital repository, which will be linked to from the Arts Council website, documenting the Arts Council’s artist awards in architecture and to be called Arts Council Awards in Architecture. View the procurement »
The Arts Council requires the services of a single service provider, with suitable experiences and qualified resources, to provide Architecture Research and Archiving Services These services will relate specifically to the delivery of a standalone public-facing digital repository, which will be linked to from the Arts Council website, documenting the Arts Council’s artist awards in architecture and to be called Arts Council Awards in Architecture. View the procurement »
2023-10-09
File Management and Archiving Services (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council requires an onsite file management and archiving services that must be provided to a high standard and in a timely manner. View the procurement »
The Arts Council requires an onsite file management and archiving services that must be provided to a high standard and in a timely manner. View the procurement »
2020-06-25
Public Relations, Public Affairs and Media Relations (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council now wishes to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to provide public relations, public affairs and media relations services for a period of 3 years, commencing in August 2020 (subject to annual review). It is anticipated that the successful tenderer will be responsible for the following (but not limited to) services: • Advise on and assist with the development and implementation of the Arts Council’s public relations, public affairs and media relations strategies, particularly … View the procurement »
The Arts Council now wishes to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to provide public relations, public affairs and media relations services for a period of 3 years, commencing in August 2020 (subject to annual review). It is anticipated that the successful tenderer will be responsible for the following (but not limited to) services: • Advise on and assist with the development and implementation of the Arts Council’s public relations, public affairs and media relations strategies, particularly … View the procurement »