Tourism Representation Services in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Issued by Tourism Ireland CLG · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)
- Published
- 29 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
- Bid opening
- 23 Nov 2026, 12:30 UTC
- Value
- EUR 215,000
- Reference
- DMS/GCC/2027
- Location
- Ireland
- Sector
- Financial & Professional Services
- Type
- services
At a glance
Tourism Ireland CLG in Ireland has published a tender in financial & professional services: “Tourism Representation Services in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)”. Submissions close on 23 November 2026, 25 days from today. The stated value is EUR 215,000. Quote reference DMS/GCC/2027 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 3 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 118 open financial & professional services notices in Ireland on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal), not through FreeTender.
Details
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
Contracting authority: Tourism Ireland CLG
Procurement type: Services
Procedure: Open
Contract involves: A Public Contract
CPV codes: 75125000-Administrative services related to tourism affairs; 79413000-Marketing management consultancy services
Estimated value: EUR 215,000
Contract duration: 5 years
Awarded in lots: No
Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Clarification period ends: 05/11/2026 12:00
Tender opening: 23/11/2026 12:30
EU funding: No
Directive: No Directive: 2014/24/EU (Classic)
Region (NUTS): AE
Tenders are submitted through etenders.gov.ie, which requires supplier registration.
Context for bidders
We hold 3 notices from Tourism Ireland CLG, going back to September 2026 — 2 of them still open. There are 118 open Financial & Professional Services tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 25 days.
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Documents
- Contract notice 9375039.pdfDownload (pdf)
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