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CfT: Facilitation of Co-Design Focus Group

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
12/3
Name of Contracting Authority:
Create (C.A.F.E. Company Limited by Guarantee)
Title:
Facilitation of Co-Design Focus Group
CfT CA Unique ID:
7731018
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, invites individuals or teams skilled in co-design, participatory workshops and collaborative programme development to apply to convene and facilitate a cross-community, cross-border Co-Design Focus Group to guide the initiation and development phase of a programme supporting the festival sector, with a geographic focus on festivals in Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland. The selected Tenderer will lead a structured engagement process with representatives from festivals to support collaborative programme development and ensure festival sector input is embedded throughout the process. Engagement will include facilitated group sessions and consultation activities designed to encourage knowledge exchange, peer learning, and inclusive participation across the sector.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
92000000-Recreational, cultural and sporting services
79952100-Cultural event organisation services
Contact Point:
Joeleen Lynch, Festivals Connect Programme Coordinator: connect@create-ireland.ie
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE041 IE0 UKN IE04
Estimated value (EUR):
10,000
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
01/04/2026 17:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
26/03/2026 17:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
02/04/2026 00:00
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:
4 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
365 days
EU funding:
Yes
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
19/03/2026 16:36
TED links for published notices:
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two
Contract Award Date:
17/04/2026 17:00
Date Accepted by Contractor:
22/04/2026 17:00