PR and Communications Services to support the release of Census 1926

Department of Tourism Culture Arts Gaeltacht Sport Media

PR and Communications Services to support the release of Census 1926 The 1926 Census will be released online for public inspection on Saturday 18 April 2026. Related launch events include: • 1 public launch in Dublin, accompanied by an exhibition and publication launch on 16th or 17th April 2026 • 1 public launch in London (UK), accompanied by an exhibition and publication launch on 22nd April 2026 • 1 public launch in Boston (US), accompanied by an exhibition and publication launch (date TBC) • 3 regional launches, accompanied by exhibition and publication launches (dates TBC) The successful bidder will provide the following services: • Liaise with NAI contracted graphic designers on the development of an identity and brand guidelines for Census 1926. • Through research and consultation, identify existing and new target audiences for Census 1926 in Ireland and abroad. • Provide audience level insight and expertise. • Support stakeholder communications and manage expectations. • Devise a PR and communications strategy for Census 1926. • Develop a PR and communications campaign for Census 1926 for each of the 3 phases: Pre-launch, launch period, post-launch period. • Provide digital PR and communications services (either uniquely or in conjunction with other service providers). • Provide press release writing services. • Compile press packs. • Implement PR activity both online and offline. • Ensure regular reporting on, and measurement of communications activity with National Archives and the overall Departmental Communications Unit.

Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-03-06. The procurement was published on 2025-01-20.

Who?

• Department of Tourism Culture Arts Gaeltacht Sport Media

What?

Where?

• Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2025-01-20	Contract notice

Contract notice (2025-01-20)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: PR and Communications Services to support the release of Census 1926
Short description:
“PR and Communications Services to support the release of Census 1926 The 1926 Census will be released online for public inspection on Saturday 18 April...”
Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Recreational, cultural and sporting services 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 123 000 EUR 💰
Description
Description of the procurement:
“PR and Communications Services to support the release of Census 1926 The 1926 Census will be released online for public inspection on Saturday 18 April...”
Additional products/services: Other community, social and personal services 📦
Additional products/services: Software package and information systems 📦
Additional products/services: Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services 📦
Additional products/services: Research and development services and related consultancy services 📦
Additional products/services: Administration, defence and social security services 📦
Additional products/services: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security 📦
Additional products/services: Education and training services 📦
Additional products/services: Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines 📦
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-03-06 00:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-03-06 00:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=4964661
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Department of Tourism Culture Arts Gaeltacht Sport Media
National registration number: 4000113V
Postal address: Government Buildings, New Road
Postal code: V93 A49X
Postal town: Killarney
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: procurement@tcagsm.gov.ie 📧
Phone: 0646627300 📞
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-tourism-culture-arts-gaeltacht-sport-and-media 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-tourism-culture-arts-gaeltacht-sport-and-media 🌏
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=4964661 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=4964661 🌏

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
“Must be received by 06/03/2025”
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Source: OJS 2025/S 015-045060 (2025-01-20)

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