Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1408d-b45f-72cb-a3f9-96e6a6d54f2f/ireland-recreational-cultural-and-sporting-services-facilitation-of-co-desi closed IE open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Recreational, cultural and sporting services – Facilitation of Co-Design Focus Group [Create (C.A.F.E. Company Limited by Guarantee)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/create-cafe-company-limited-by-guarantee) Estimated value €10,000 Published 25 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 1 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, invites individuals or teams skilled in co-design, participatory workshops and collaborative programme development to apply to convene and facilitate a cross-community, cross-border Co-Design Focus Group to guide the initiation and development phase of a programme supporting the festival sector, with a geographic focus on festivals in Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland. The selected Tenderer will lead a structured engagement process with representatives from festivals to support collaborative programme development and ensure festival sector input is embedded throughout the process. Engagement will include facilitated group sessions and consultation activities designed to encourage knowledge exchange, peer learning, and inclusive participation across the sector. Please refer to the supporting document: 'Facilitation of Co-Design Focus Group - RFT 2\_FINAL.pdf', for full tender description and submission details. You can access this information via this link: [etenders.gov.ie](https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7731018) This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Cultural event organisation services Source Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 205205-2026 [View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/205205-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Create (C.A.F.E. 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