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Circular 06/12 - Public Procurement (Framework Agreements)

The Public Service Reform Plan identified procurement reform as one of a number of major projects. The implementation of mandatory arrangements in respect of centralised frameworks put in place by the National Procurement Service, the NPS, and the increased use of collaborative procurement...

Year Published: 2012

Green Tenders: An Action Plan on Green Public Procurement

Green Tenders, an Action Plan on Green Public Procurement, is the first such Action Plan to be introduced in Ireland. Its overall objective is to assist public authorities to successfully plan and implement green public procurement (GPP) by highlighting existing best-practice and outlining...

Year Published: 2012

Circular 1/11: Model Tender and Contract Documents for Public Service and Supplies Contracts

This circular announces the production of a suite of Template Documents which have been developed by the NPS in collaboration with the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) and the Office of the Attorney General (AGO). The documents are designed for use in the procurement of routine, non-bespoke...

Year Published: 2011