To Establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for Expert Consultancy Services in respect of a Consultancy Regulatory Framework under the DSA, OSC and TCOR and related media and digital services legislation
Coimisiún na Meán
Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM, the Commission), is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. As the independent media regulator, we are responsible for regulating broadcasters, video-on demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Our wide-reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Irish media sector. Our organisation was established in March 2023, further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022. Further information can be found here: https://www.cnam.ie/about/ While CnaM’s functions and objectives are evolving, our key pieces of legislation are: The Broadcasting Act 2009 The Digital Services Act The Audio-Visual Media Service Directive The Terrorist Content Online Regulation CnaM’s regulatory functions can be divided into the below areas. Broadcasting and Video-On-Demand Licensing radio and television services additional to those provided by RTÉ, TG4, the Houses of the Oireachtas Channel and the Irish Film Channel. Regulating TV and radio services and audiovisual/video-on-demand services established in Ireland. Having overall responsibility for the regulation of Irish public service broadcasters. Devising and implementing codes and rules for programme content on Irish broadcasting services. Handling complaints from viewers and listeners concerning content broadcast by licensed and public service broadcasters and made available on video-on-demand services. Implementing a range of plurality activities, including providing advice to the Minister in respect of media mergers. Media development Run funding schemes to support the production and preservation of culturally valuable broadcast content (e.g. Local Democracy Reporting Scheme, Courts Reporting Scheme) Support the development of the media sector through sponsorship and the implementation of sectoral learning and development programmes. Promote media literacy initiatives, Promote high standards of environmental practices in the media sector, Promote Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the Audio and Audiovisual sector. Online Safety CnaM recognises online safety as a key priority and will hold digital services accountable for how they protect people, especially children, from harm online. Supervise and enforce the Online Safety Framework which comprises: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022, the basis for our Online Safety Code (OSC). Under the OSC, we regulate video-sharing platforms based in Ireland such as X, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Udemy, LinkedIn, TikTok, Tumblr and YouTube. The EU Digital Services Act (DSA). Under the DSA we regulate intermediary service providers as well as very large online platforms and very large online search engines. The EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation (TCOR). Under TCOR we regulate hosting service providers based in Ireland. Supporting individuals through our contact centre. Handling complaints made to us under the DSA. Who we regulate: (a) providers of broadcasting services (b) providers of audiovisual on-demand media services (c) providers of designated online services (d) intermediary service provider (VLOPs/VLOSEs and below threshold) (e) hosting service providers
DeadlineThe time limit for receipt of tenders was 2026-03-30. The procurement was published on 2026-02-27.
Who? What? Where?- • Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
- • Eastern and Midland › Dublin
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | Contract notice |
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: To Establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for Expert Consultancy Services in respect of a Consultancy Regulatory Framework under the DSA, OSC and TCOR and related media and digital services legislation
Short description:
“Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM, the Commission), is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape....”
Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 3 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 3
Tenders may be submitted for all lots ✅
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Description of the procurement:
“Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM, the Commission), is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape....”
Additional products/services: Investigation services 📦
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Duration: 4 (YEAR)
The time frame below is expressed in number of years.
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
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Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0002
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Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0003
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-03-30 00:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-03-30 00:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7593027
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with a single operator ✅
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Coimisiún na Meán
National registration number: N/a
Postal address: 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin, D04 NP20
Postal code: D04 NP20
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: jmurphy@cnam.ie 📧
Phone: +3536441200 📞
URL: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
General public services
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=7593027 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7593027 🌏
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 📞
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
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 📞
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
Source: OJS 2026/S 043-147372 (2026-02-27)
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- Office-support services (1)
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- Investigation and security services (4)
- Printing and related services (5)
- Miscellaneous business and business-related services (16)