Digital media services for the National Archives’ social media platforms

The National Archives requires external support to coordinate and manage the scheduling and uploading of digital content across its social media platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) While content creation will be led internally, this role will ensure consistent and timely publication, maintain a digital content calendar, and support the …

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Sista ansökningsdag:
1 december 2025 12:00
Typ av tidsfrist:
Inlämnande av anbud
Plats för avrättning:
Digital media services for the National Archives’ social media platforms
Plats för tilldelning:
Department of Culture Communications Sport
Tilldelningsnummer:
0

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Department of Culture Communications Sport
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Recreation, culture and religion

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Digital media services for the National Archives’ social media platforms
Description : The National Archives requires external support to coordinate and manage the scheduling and uploading of digital content across its social media platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) While content creation will be led internally, this role will ensure consistent and timely publication, maintain a digital content calendar, and support the Public Services team in delivering an online presence which will to engage the public, share archival resources, and highlight institutional initiatives. The need for external support is amplified by the significant demands arising from the launch of the 1926 Census in April 2026, which will be accompanied by a major public engagement programme. This programme will generate a high volume of digital content and require coordinated scheduling across multiple platforms and audiences. Following the April release of the 1926 Census there is a multi-year programme of commemorations and activities throughout the remainder of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Archives currently offer a wide range of public services, including access to historical records both online and in person, genealogical research support, educational resources for schools, public exhibitions and curated displays, as well as outreach programmes. To support these services, consistent digital communication is essential in order to promote availability and access, share updates and news and engage with diverse audiences. The external service provider will: • Maintain a structured content calendar to support forward planning and strategic messaging. • Upload and publish content across platforms, ensuring consistency in tone and branding. • Monitor engagement and flag opportunities for amplification or response. • Provide basic performance reporting to inform future communications planning.
Procedure identifier : 43d6da9d-dc74-4bf4-80f4-37a9196d4b59
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
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Additional classification ( cpv ): 72700000 Computer network services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72600000 Computer support and consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48400000 Business transaction and personal business software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48500000 Communication and multimedia software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48600000 Database and operating software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48800000 Information systems and servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79412000 Financial management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79413000 Marketing management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79415000 Production management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79415200 Design consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416200 Public relations consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72246000 Systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72221000 Business analysis consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66170000 Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
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Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
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Additional classification ( cpv ): 72130000 Computer-site planning consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72200000 Software programming and consultancy services
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Additional classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
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2.1.2 Place of performance

Town : Dublin
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 150 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Digital media services for the National Archives’ social media platforms
Description : The National Archives requires external support to coordinate and manage the scheduling and uploading of digital content across its social media platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) While content creation will be led internally, this role will ensure consistent and timely publication, maintain a digital content calendar, and support the Public Services team in delivering an online presence which will to engage the public, share archival resources, and highlight institutional initiatives. The need for external support is amplified by the significant demands arising from the launch of the 1926 Census in April 2026, which will be accompanied by a major public engagement programme. This programme will generate a high volume of digital content and require coordinated scheduling across multiple platforms and audiences. Following the April release of the 1926 Census there is a multi-year programme of commemorations and activities throughout the remainder of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Archives currently offer a wide range of public services, including access to historical records both online and in person, genealogical research support, educational resources for schools, public exhibitions and curated displays, as well as outreach programmes. To support these services, consistent digital communication is essential in order to promote availability and access, share updates and news and engage with diverse audiences. The external service provider will: • Maintain a structured content calendar to support forward planning and strategic messaging. • Upload and publish content across platforms, ensuring consistency in tone and branding. • Monitor engagement and flag opportunities for amplification or response. • Provide basic performance reporting to inform future communications planning.
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72500000 Computer-related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72700000 Computer network services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72600000 Computer support and consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48400000 Business transaction and personal business software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48500000 Communication and multimedia software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48600000 Database and operating software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48800000 Information systems and servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79412000 Financial management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79413000 Marketing management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79415000 Production management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79415200 Design consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416200 Public relations consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72246000 Systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72221000 Business analysis consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66170000 Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72227000 Software integration consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311300 Infrastructure works consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71316000 Telecommunication consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72130000 Computer-site planning consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72200000 Software programming and consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79341100 Advertising consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79411000 General management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79411100 Business development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73220000 Development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72266000 Software consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79410000 Business and management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79990000 Miscellaneous business-related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79996000 Business organisation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79900000 Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48482000 Business intelligence software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212482 Business intelligence software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75112000 Administrative services for business operations
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32417000 Multimedia networks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32322000 Multimedia equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212520 Multimedia software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48520000 Multimedia software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212500 Communication and multimedia software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75000000 Administration, defence and social security services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31000000 Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32300000 Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32400000 Networks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32500000 Telecommunications equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32200000 Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72222000 Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50312610 Maintenance of information technology equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72222200 Information systems or technology planning services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72222300 Information technology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72222100 Information systems or technology strategic review services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Town : Dublin
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 150 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 12/11/2025 17:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 01/12/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 90 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 01/12/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Not allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : no

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Department of Culture Communications Sport
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Department of Culture Communications Sport
Organisation processing tenders : Department of Culture Communications Sport

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Department of Culture Communications Sport
Registration number : 4000113V
Department : National Archives
Postal address : Leeson Lane
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02R5Y3
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 016437682
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 29e60627-33ed-4b9b-94ff-57372dddd379 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 16/10/2025 17:24 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00688045-2025
OJ S issue number : 201/2025
Publication date : 20/10/2025