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TOURISM REPRESENTATION SERVICES IN THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC)

Details

Value
€215,000
Topic
Administrative services related to tourism affairs
Published
29 October 2026
Submission
23 November 2026in 3 weeks

Tender description

The Dublin office of Tourism Ireland wishes to enter into a contract with a Supplier/Service Provider for the provision of tourism representation and in-market support services in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). The successful tenderer will act as Tourism Ireland's local representative in the GCC, providing support to Tourism Ireland and industry partners on an asneeded basis. The requirement is expected to be primarily reactive and demandled, rather than involving ongoing proactive market development activity. The Contract Period will be for up to five (5) years subject to budget and annual performance review, and other factors. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence on 1 February 2027. It is a prequalification requirement that prospective tenderers have an operational office located in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi or Dubai). Please note: local agencies in the GCC will be informed of this opportunity. PLEASE REFER TO THE CfT DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING FOR FURTHER DETAILS OF TOURISM IRELAND'S REQUIREMENTS

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published29 October 2026
    Current notice
  2. Next: Submission date23 November 2026in 3 weeks

About the buyer

Tourism Ireland CLG is the cross-border body that markets the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday destination. The 1998 Belfast Agreement created Tourism Ireland as one of six areas of North South cooperation. Many competitions use a two-stage restricted procedure, with a request to participate first. Contract awards can need the approval of the Tourism Ireland Board. Its sponsors include the North South Ministerial Council.

Some contracts are let through a dynamic purchasing system, with mini-competitions among qualified suppliers.

Over the past 5 years, most of Tourism Ireland CLG's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and office and computing equipment.

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