Publications
Guidance on Framework Agreements
The purpose of this document published by the NPPPU is to provide guidance to public purchasers on the operation of framework agreements as provided for under current public procurement Directives and national regulations which implement those Directives. It outlines the procedures for...
Year Published: 2007
The purpose of this guidance note prepared by the National Public Procurement Policy Unit is to provide information to assist public sector buyers to conduct purchasing in a way that satisfies probity and accountability requirements and to offer a framework within which contracting authorities...
Year Published: 2005
Guidelines for the Engagement of Consultants and other External Support by the Civil Service
The purpose of these guidelines is to help Government Departments, Offices and Agencies to engage external support, whether consultants, contractors or external service providers, through a competitive procedure; to comply with national and EU public procurement policy and legislation; to...
Year Published: 2006
This document is designed by the NPPPU to provide a basic checklist covering the steps in a normal procurement cycle, from identifying and specifying a need to awarding a contract. It is particularly useful for anyone who is new to procurement or buys infrequently. You can 'tick off' each...
Year Published: 2009
Buying Innovation - the 10 Step Guide to SMART Procurement and SME Access to Public Contracts
Public procurement is a major instrument by which Government can encourage and stimulate innovation in the Irish economy. There are opportunities to tailor our procurement practices towards promoting innovation in the enterprise sector while at the same time delivering better and more...
Year Published: 2009
Guidance Note on engaging Advertising, Public Relations and Creative Design Services
The purpose of this note is to provide guidance for public bodies on an approach to engaging advertising and creative design services which recognises the particular characteristics and conditions that exist in this market. The aim is to secure an outcome that serves the best interest of both...
Year Published: 2003
Setting appropriate and proportionate selection and award criteria
Presentation by Mary Dunne, Byrne Wallace, on “Setting appropriate and proportionate selection and award criteria”
Year Published: 2010
Implementing Procurement Reform
Presentation by Vincent Campbell, Director of the National Procurement Service (NPS) on Implementing Procurement Reform
Year Published: 2010
Providing Feedback to the Unsuccessful Tenderer – A Guide to Good Practice
Presentation by Philip Lee, Philip Lee Solicitors on Providing Feedback to the unsuccessful tenderer – A guide to good practice
Year Published: 2010
