Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
64. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to his departmental strategies or policies. [15396/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraFive tenders for external specialist advice were issued in Autumn 2017, and a further two tenders issued in 2018. Procurement for five of these contracts was overseen by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). In line with public procurement, one tender, in respect of identity, was managed by my Department as the estimated cost for services was under the €25,000 threshold. The GIS attends meetings of the Department of The Taoiseach Procurement Group and ensures that all procurement is carried out in accordance with DoT Procurement Guidelines.
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Service: |
Awarded to: |
Date issued |
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Provision of research and insight. |
Awarded to Behaviour & Attitudes |
2017 |
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Provision of digital creative services. |
Awarded to Radical Digital (now trading as Core) |
2017 |
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Provision of integrated creative and digital campaign services. |
Awarded to TBWA |
2017 |
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Provision of media strategy planning and buying services. |
Awarded to PHD |
2017 |
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Provision of marketing pitch specialist services |
Awarded to Agency Assessments |
2017 |
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Development of Government identity system for roll out across Government Departments. |
Awarded to Zero-G |
2018 |
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Provision of Concept Design Services for the Government Identity. |
Awarded to Zero-G |
2018 |
