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CfT: The provision of Communications and Public Relations Services for Strategic Marketing of the Springboard+ Programme in 2026

Name of Contracting Authority:
The Higher Education Authority
Title:
The provision of Communications and Public Relations Services for Strategic Marketing of the Springboard+ Programme in 2026
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is seeking comprehensive communications and PR services for the strategic marketing of the Springboard + programme in 2026. The contracted agency will work closely with the HEA’s Springboard+ team to devise and implement effective public relations, marketing, and communications strategies. This includes raising awareness of the Springboard + programme, ensuring its benefits and opportunities are effectively communicated to the target audience, and enhancing the programme’s overall visibility and impact in the education sector.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Management consulting services and related services
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
79400000-Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000-Business and management consultancy services
79416000-Public relations services
79416100-Public relations management services
79416200-Public relations consultancy services
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE0
Estimated value (EUR):
140,000
Awarded (CAN) value:
140,000
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
16/01/2026 17:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
09/01/2026 17:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
16/01/2026 17:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
12 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
12 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
09/12/2025 12:23
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:818215-202...
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:138823-202...
Date of Awarding:
26/02/2026 10:37
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
One