Digital media services for the National Archivesโ social media platforms
Department of Culture Communications Sport
The National Archives requires external support to coordinate and manage the scheduling and uploading of digital content across its social media platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) While content creation will be led internally, this role will ensure consistent and timely publication, maintain a digital content calendar, and support the Public Services team in delivering an online presence which will to engage the public, share archival resources, and highlight institutional initiatives. The need for external support is amplified by the significant demands arising from the launch of the 1926 Census in April 2026, which will be accompanied by a major public engagement programme. This programme will generate a high volume of digital content and require coordinated scheduling across multiple platforms and audiences. Following the April release of the 1926 Census there is a multi-year programme of commemorations and activities throughout the remainder of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Archives currently offer a wide range of public services, including access to historical records both online and in person, genealogical research support, educational resources for schools, public exhibitions and curated displays, as well as outreach programmes. To support these services, consistent digital communication is essential in order to promote availability and access, share updates and news and engage with diverse audiences. The external service provider will: โข Maintain a structured content calendar to support forward planning and strategic messaging. โข Upload and publish content across platforms, ensuring consistency in tone and branding. โข Monitor engagement and flag opportunities for amplification or response. โข Provide basic performance reporting to inform future communications planning.
DeadlineThe time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-12-01. The procurement was published on 2025-10-16.
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Procurement history
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | Contract notice |
Contract notice (2025-10-16)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Digital media services for the National Archivesโ social media platforms
Short description:
Type of contract: Services
Products/services: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 150 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Description
Internal identifier:
Additional products/services:
Town: Dublin
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Place of performance: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Duration: 36 months
Title
Lot Identification Number:
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure โ
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-12-01 12:00:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-12-01 12:30:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6787123
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐ฃ๏ธ
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2025-12-01 12:30:00 ๐
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6787123
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-11-12 17:00:00 ๐
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Department of Culture Communications Sport
National registration number:
Department: National Archives
Postal address: Leeson Lane
Postal code: D02R5Y3
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: procurement@tcagsm.gov.ie ๐ง
Phone: 016437682 ๐
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport ๐
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport ๐
Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
Main activity
Social protection
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=6787123 ๐
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=6787123 ๐
Electronic submission: Required
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number:
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie ๐ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000 ๐
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Source: OJS 2025/S 201-688045 (2025-10-16)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Digital media services for the National Archivesโ social media platforms
Short description:
The National Archives requires external support to coordinate and manage the scheduling and uploading of digital content across its social media platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) While content creation will be led internally, this role will ensure consistent and timely publication, maintain a digital content calendar, and support the Public Services team in delivering an online presence which will to engage the public, share archival resources, and highlight institutional initiatives. The need for external support is amplified by the significant demands arising from the launch of the 1926 Census in April 2026, which will be accompanied by a major public engagement programme. This programme will generate a high volume of digital content and require coordinated scheduling across multiple platforms and audiences. Following the April release of the 1926 Census there is a multi-year programme of commemorations and activities throughout the remainder of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Archives currently offer a wide range of public services, including access to historical records both online and in person, genealogical research support, educational resources for schools, public exhibitions and curated displays, as well as outreach programmes. To support these services, consistent digital communication is essential in order to promote availability and access, share updates and news and engage with diverse audiences. The external service provider will: โข Maintain a structured content calendar to support forward planning and strategic messaging. โข Upload and publish content across platforms, ensuring consistency in tone and branding. โข Monitor engagement and flag opportunities for amplification or response. โข Provide basic performance reporting to inform future communications planning.
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Products/services: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 150 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Description
Internal identifier:
0
Additional products/services:
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Place of performance: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Duration: 36 months
Title
Lot Identification Number:
LOT-0001
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure โ
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-12-01 12:00:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-12-01 12:30:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6787123
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐ฃ๏ธ
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2025-12-01 12:30:00 ๐
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6787123
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-11-12 17:00:00 ๐
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Department of Culture Communications Sport
National registration number:
4000113V
Department: National Archives
Postal address: Leeson Lane
Postal code: D02R5Y3
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: procurement@tcagsm.gov.ie ๐ง
Phone: 016437682 ๐
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport ๐
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport ๐
Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
Main activity
Social protection
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=6787123 ๐
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=6787123 ๐
Electronic submission: Required
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number:
The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie ๐ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000 ๐
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Source: OJS 2025/S 201-688045 (2025-10-16)
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