Marketing Services for the Sport Horse Sector

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Dublin, IrelandPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Ireland is seeking a provider for marketing services to promote the sport horse industry nationally and internationally, including developing a marketing body and strategy.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an annual turnover of at least €100,000 excluding VAT in at least two of the three most recent financial years
Must be compliant with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Must hold Employer's Liability insurance of €12.7 million
Must hold Public Liability insurance of €6.5 million
Must hold Professional Indemnity insurance of €500,000
Must have a team member with a qualification in Marketing, Animal/Equine Science, Business Studies/Management at minimum QQI level 6 or equivalent
Must have a team member with a qualification in Media Studies, Communications at minimum QQI level 6 or equivalent
Must submit a signed Tenderer's Statement
Must submit an electronic version of the European Single Procurement Document (eESPD)

BUDGET

Verified

$2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Tender Deadline: May 15th, 2026

Contract Start Date: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 5th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Department Of Agriculture, Food And The Marine

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive marketing services for the sport horse sector in Ireland. The selected partner will be responsible for the provision of marketing initiatives aimed at promoting sport horses both nationally and internationally.

The scope includes developing a robust marketing strategy and assisting with the establishment of a dedicated horse marketing body to raise global awareness and demand for Irish sport horses. Funding will be provided to support these efforts, with the overarching objective of enhancing the sector's visibility and commercial success.

All inquiries related to the project must be submitted no later than May 5, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.