About this opportunity
AI summaryRásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland requires public relations services to deliver a comprehensive consumer PR programme throughout 2027 centred on its centenary celebrations. The selected contractor will implement and amplify events, generate proactive media opportunities, draft media materials, and provide strategic communications support. Work will be performed offsite, and eligibility is restricted to onshore Ireland organizations. Interested service providers must submit detailed proposals and costings digitally via email or online, addressed to Chief Procurement Officer Michael Cussen, by Friday, 4 December 2026. All questions must be submitted no later than 27 November 2026. The buyer will evaluate tenders to determine the most economically advantageous response based on capacity to provide specialised services and relevant experience.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland
- Solicitation No.
- GRI1148MC
Scope of work
- Develop a comprehensive consumer PR and communications plan to support the 2027 Centenary Programme
- Align communications activity with wider marketing, digital, sponsorship, and events strategies
- Generate proactive media opportunities elevating awareness of centenary celebrations and the greyhound industry
- Identify and develop compelling stories relating to Shelbourne Park history, heritage, and people
- Support promotion of key centenary events at Shelbourne Park and selected nationwide stadia
- Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, feature articles, and other media materials
- Develop and manage relationships with national, regional, lifestyle, entertainment, sport, and consumer media
- Deliver media monitoring and monthly reporting on coverage achieved and communications performance
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Tenders Submitted before deadline | Pass/Fail |
| Quality of proposed centenary communications strategy | 30% |
| Relevant consumer PR experience | 25% |
| Proposed account team and media expertise | 20% |
| Cost | 15% |
| Measurement, reporting and evaluation approach | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Must not be excluded under Paragraph 9 or 10 of Section B
- Strong consumer public relations experience
- Proven success delivering high-profile anniversary, heritage, tourism, sporting, entertainment, or public engagement campaigns
- Strong national and regional media relationships
- Experience generating earned media coverage through creative storytelling and proactive media engagement
- Experience supporting events and experiential campaigns
- Excellent content development and media relations capabilities
- Strong reporting, evaluation and campaign measurement processes
Documents to include with your response
- Form of Tender including detailed proposal and costings
- Schedule of unit cost rates, blended rates, and hourly rates per nominated personnel
- Declaration of non-exclusion under Paragraph 9 or 10
- Key personnel details and CVs (maximum 1 page per member)
- Valid tax clearance certificate or application acknowledgement from Irish Revenue Commissioners
- Companies Registration Office compliance certificate (or notarised certificate for non-Irish companies)
- Information and documentary evidence specified in Section D
- Signed Confidentiality Agreement
Key dates
- Correspondence and clarification deadline
- 12 noon on Friday 27th November 2026
- Tenders due
- 13.00 on Friday the 4 th of December 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the E-tenders web portal
- Instructions
- Submit proposals online through the E-tenders web portal. All tender documentation must be typewritten with amendments initialled. CVs for key personnel should not exceed 1 page per member. Proposals must include all documents and materials required in Section D.
Contract details
- Term
- Throughout 2027
- Place of performance
- Shelbourne Park and selected greyhound stadia nationwide
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractor retains and shall maintain for the Term insurances for the nature and amount specified in the agreement, producing valid certificates of insurance upon request.