Provision of Consultant Judge for Carlow's Pride of Place Competition
Carlow County Council, the local government authority for County Carlow, is seeking an experienced consultant/judge to deliver the Carlow’s Pride of Place Competition in partnership with its Community Section. Over an initial 12-month period, the provider will support development of the application process, deliver at least two workshops during the competition year, visit every participating group, town, village and housing estate across County Carlow for the 2027 competition, assess entries using marking sheets, and produce written feedback reports for entrants in each category. The role also includes participation in the launch, awards ceremony and related public relations activities, including video appearances, interviews and press-release contributions, plus an end-of-year evaluation and regular reporting to the Council. The estimated contract value is £74,000 for 12 months, with options for up to two additional 12-month extensions. The provider must supply its own appropriate transport, and the key qualification is demonstrable experience as an experienced consultant/judge capable of delivering the required competition assessment and engagement programme.
Buyer: Carlow County Council. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €74k
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: South-East
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Other community, social and personal services (98000000)
From the official notice
Carlow County Council are now seeking the services of an experienced consultant/judge to work on the Carlow’s Pride of Place Competition in partnership with the Community Section of Carlow County Council. So, we are seeking a consultant/ judge for a 12-month period (with an option to extend the arrangement for up to two further periods of twelve (12) months each, at the discretion of the Contracting Authority) who will have the following tasks to complete: • Support the development of the application and application process • Carry out, as a minimum, 2 workshops in a competition year • Judge the applicants that will involve visiting each group, town, village, and housing estate that have entered the competition for 2027 throughout County Carlow and complete a marking sheet for each. • Provide a written report, which will include feedback for each entrant in each of the categories they have entered. • Participate in launch and the award ceremony events including PR obligations which will include video participation, interviews and contribution to press releases. • Provide and attend an end-of-year evaluation of the competition year The consultant/judge will report to the Community Section/key contact person of Carlow County Council on a regular basis through meetings and as necessary, email and telephone communication throughout the implementation of this programme. Tenderers are required to detail in their response their approach to the mobilization and implementation plan to...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €74k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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