Development and creation of ‘The Gathering’ activation programme

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority

Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority, established by the Irish Government in May 2003 to guide and promote the development of tourism as a leading indigenous component of the Irish economy. To this end, Fáilte Ireland, working in partnership with the tourism industry, provides an extensive range of support services and business solutions designed specifically to develop and sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourism destination.
Fáilte Ireland works in partnership with Tourism Ireland (who promote Ireland as a holiday destination to overseas markets) and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (responsible for tourism development and marketing in Northern Ireland). It also leads an extensive domestic holiday campaign via ‘Discover Ireland,’ which features comprehensive information and listings for Irish accommodation, activities, events, tourist attractions and Irish holiday special offers.
Failte Ireland are undertaking an extensive tourism initiative called The Gathering 2013. The business plan for this is in place, but additional specific expertise is needed to assist in the development of a detailed Operations or ‘Game’ Plan for 2 key elements of this project – (lot 1) the Enabler Engagement programme and (lot 2) the Gathering Events programme. There will also be additional areas for which specific expertise is needed in terms of bringing the strategy to life (lot 3). While these areas are as yet unidentified, they will also be a part of this tender. They will include the general expertise outlined below, but may also require additional specific expertise which will be detailed as and when these areas are identified. A mini competition will be held with all parties awarded to lot 3 as projects arise. Mini-competitions between suppliers in the lot will be evaluated on the basis of price quoted for the project, availability/turnaround time and if applicable, the specific competency and expertise of the supplier for the particular project or any other criterion where necessary.
Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders web site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=369512.

Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2012-02-13. The procurement was published on 2012-01-19.

Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

• • Diffusion Events
• • Genesis

Who?

• • Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority

What?

• • Business and management consultancy services › Public relations services
• • Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services › Event services

Where?

• • Éire/Ireland