About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Arts Council requires digital arts advisory and project management services to support the implementation and development of its Digital Arts Policy. The selected vendor will provide specialist strategic advice on digital arts and technological developments such as artificial intelligence, manage programs like artist residency and mentorship schemes, and facilitate stakeholder consultations. Eligible bidders must be Ireland-based organizations demonstrating a minimum annual turnover of €45,000, two reference contracts of similar scale delivered within the past five years, and an established Health and Safety Policy. Responses may be submitted digitally via email or online, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 26, 2026. Evaluation begins with qualitative criteria assessed on a pass/fail basis requiring at least 60% per category before proceeding to cost evaluation based on a fixed daily rate. The buyer will determine the contract award by adding quality and price scores to identify the most economically advantageous tender.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Arts Council
- Solicitation No.
- AC/2026/48
Scope of work
- Digital arts advisory and project management services
- Provision of specialist strategic advice and policy development support
- Support for implementation and development of Digital Arts Policy
- Management and delivery of digital arts programmes, projects, artist residencies, and mentorship schemes
- Stakeholder consultation and engagement facilitation
- Advisory support on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the arts sector
- Regular progress updates and reporting on delivery of agreed activities
- Contract management and non-billable continuous improvement activities
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| G2 Qualifications and experience of proposed key personnel | 250 marks (minimum 150 required) |
| G4 Environmental and Sustainability requirements | 100 marks (minimum 60 required) |
| Approach and Methodology | Not specified |
| Cost (tendered Daily Rate) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum annual turnover of €45,000
- Demonstrated experience evidenced by two contracts of similar nature, scale and complexity delivered in the past five years
- Must have a Health and Safety Policy
- Key personnel with training, certifications, or professional experience appropriate to role, including digital arts practice and policy
Documents to include with your response
- Tender Response Document (TRD)
- Pricing Schedule quoting a single fixed Daily Rate
- Company profile and organisational capacity outline
- Two reference contracts with referee contact details
- Health and Safety Policy
- Key personnel CVs (maximum 3 pages each, up to 4 project examples per CV)
- Outline implementation plan for the first twelve (12) months
- Signed Tenderer Statement
- Declaration of Personal Circumstances
- Confirmation letter from third party (if relying on resources)
Key dates
- Date of issue
- 5 November 2026
- Final Time and Date for Receipt of Queries
- 12.00 hours (local time) on Thursday, 26 November 2026
- Tenders due
- 12.00 hours (local time) on Thursday, 3 December 2026
- Contract start
- by the end of December 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via www.eTenders.gov.ie
- Instructions
- Submitted via the electronic post-box on www.eTenders.gov.ie in English. Page limits apply to TRD sections: 5 A4 pages for Approach and Methodology, 3 A4 pages for Key Personnel (CVs max 3 pages each), 3 A4 pages for Contract Management, and 2 A4 pages for Environmental and Sustainability.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial term of two (2) years, with options to extend for two (2) additional periods of up to one (1) year each (maximum four years total)
- Estimated value
- €180,000 (excluding VAT)
- Insurance and bonding
- Employer’s Liability Insurance (not required if self-employed); Public Liability Insurance (not required if supply only); Professional Indemnity Insurance €500,000; Cyber Security Indemnity Insurance €500,000