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  • Winning in Irish Public Procurement: Essential Insights for 2025 and Beyond

    Winning in Irish Public Procurement: Essential Insights for 2025 and Beyond

    Public procurement in Ireland represents a market of over €20 billion annually — a huge opportunity for businesses of all sizes. Yet for many suppliers, especially those new to public procurement, navigating the landscape can seem overwhelming. Even seasoned professionals often miss key strategies for success. This article offers a clear, structured guide to the…

  • Green Public Procurement in Ireland: Key Guidance and Best Practices for 2025

    Green Public Procurement in Ireland: Key Guidance and Best Practices for 2025

    Green Public Procurement (GPP) is a vital policy tool in Ireland’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. As a member state of the European Union, Ireland is required to integrate environmental considerations into public purchasing processes. This article provides an overview of current GPP guidance, regulatory context, and practical steps for contracting authorities. What is…

  • Government Contracts in Ireland: A Guide to Public Procurement

    Government Contracts in Ireland: A Guide to Public Procurement

    Introduction Government contracts in Ireland are awarded through a structured public procurement process designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and value for money. Public sector organizations—including government departments, local authorities, and health services—procure goods, services, and works through competitive tenders. This article outlines the key aspects of securing public contracts in Ireland, useful resources, and a…

  • Understanding OGP Frameworks in Irish Public Procurement

    Understanding OGP Frameworks in Irish Public Procurement

    The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) plays a central role in streamlining public procurement in Ireland. One of its key functions is establishing OGP frameworks, which are pre-approved agreements that simplify and standardize purchasing across the public sector. What Are OGP Frameworks? An OGP framework is a structured procurement arrangement that allows public sector bodies…

  • Public Procurement in Ireland: Essential Guidelines for 2025

    Public Procurement in Ireland: Essential Guidelines for 2025

    Irish public procurement operates under major financial thresholds. Works are capped at €5,538,000, while central government services have a limit of €143,000. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) has made the procurement process more efficient by creating over 40 template documents and model forms that help organizations meet these requirements. Ireland’s National Public Procurement Policy…