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:

Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Recreational, cultural and sporting services 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 123 000 EUR 💰
Description
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Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
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 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2025-03-06 00:30:00 📅
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=4964661
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic payment will be used ✅
The CVD legal basis to establish which category of procurement procedure applies: Other service contract
The procurement falls within the scope of the European Parliament and Council 2009/33/EC (Clean Vehicles Directive – CVD) ✅

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Exclusion ground: Purely national exclusion grounds

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 🌏
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 🏙️
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
Source: OJS 2025/S 015-045060 (2025-01-20)

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