About this opportunity
AI summaryLaois County Council requires a consultant to deliver an Economic Development Strategy that establishes a framework for sustainable economic growth, job creation, enterprise development, and investment attraction across County Laois. The scope encompasses reviewing relevant economic policies, analyzing demographic and employment trends, delivering an Employment Land Assessment, and providing GIS-based mapping of key development zones and infrastructure. Additionally, the contractor will formulate strategic priorities, conduct scenario modeling, design an implementation and monitoring framework, and facilitate stakeholder consultations. Only onshore Ireland organizations are eligible to bid. Interested vendors may submit their responses digitally via email or online, and they must submit all questions by November 20, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Laois County Council
Scope of work
- Economic Development Strategy 2027-2031 with scenario modelling and action plan
- Detailed Employment Land Assessment in accordance with OPR Practice Note PN04
- Executive summary document outlining key findings and recommendations
- Stakeholder engagement report
- Economic data and evidence base compilation
- Communications, presentation materials, infographics, and visual communications
- Facilitation and attendance of required formal meetings and briefings
- Optional ongoing support in the evolution of the County Development Plan
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 20, 2026
- Completion of Employment Land Assessment
- within 4 months of instruction to proceed
How to submit
- Method
- Digitally via Email or Online
Contract details
- Term
- Strategy timeframe is 2027-2031
- Place of performance
- Offsite / County Laois
