When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 2, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000 – $3,000,000.

It was issued by Horse Racing Ireland. The work is located in Newbridge, Ireland; The Curragh, Ireland.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Software development and technology consulting firm with multidisciplinary delivery teams. Demonstrated experience providing flexible IT team augmentation and knowledge transfer. Expertise in application and database migration, modernization, and Azure cloud architecture. Proven AI integration, responsible AI, data architecture, and secure cloud delivery capabilities. Experience delivering enterprise architecture, DevOps, QA, UX, and digital customer experience programs. Ability to support clients in Ireland with scalable resources and defined service-level commitments.

Software Development Resources and Services (Due September 10, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Newbridge, Ireland; The Curragh, IrelandPosted: August 12, 2026Deadline: September 10, 2026

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SUMMARY

The procurement seeks flexible software development and technology specialists to augment internal IT teams, modernize applications and databases, and support Azure cloud, AI, architecture, and digital experience initiatives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a turnover of at least €300,000 in any one of the three previous financial years
Must possess required forms and levels of insurance (Employer's Liability €13m, Public Liability €6.5m, Product Liability €6.5m, Professional Indemnity €2.6m)
Must be fully tax compliant
Must provide two projects delivered during the previous three years of comparable nature and scale
Must provide comprehensive CVs for roles 2.3.1 to 2.3.8
Must nominate a dedicated Account Manager
Must comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005-2014
Must be able to provide resources for short-term and long-term secondment support

BUDGET

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$200,000 – $3,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Deadline for receipt of tenders: September 10th, 2026 at 12:00 Noon (Local Time).

Deadline for receipt of queries: September 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 Noon (Local Time).

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 2, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Horse Racing Ireland

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DESCRIPTION

The procuring organization is seeking software development resources and services to supplement and augment its internal IT team. Required capabilities may include developers, engineers, architects, delivery leads, QA and software development engineers in test, DevOps and site reliability engineers, UX professionals, and data engineers. The engagement is expected to support flexible ramp-up and ramp-down, defined time-to-supply service levels, and knowledge transfer as a standard practice.

The provider will also assist with application and database migration and modernization, including planning, assessment, migration execution, and modernization activities. Services will support digital strategy and the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including demonstrating prior experience using AI.

Additional responsibilities include aligning solutions and platforms with enterprise strategies, standards, and roadmaps; governing portfolio-level decisions; ensuring coherence across programs; evaluating cloud migration architectures; and migrating applications and databases to Azure. The work may include designing landing patterns, connectivity, identity, governance, and platform capabilities for application and data workloads, as well as leading the strategy-to-run delivery of AI systems, end-to-end architecture, data and retrieval design, responsible AI, secure cloud foundations, and customer experiences across channels.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 2, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000 – $3,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Horse Racing Ireland. The work is located in Newbridge, Ireland; The Curragh, Ireland.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Software development and technology consulting firm with multidisciplinary delivery teams
Demonstrated experience providing flexible IT team augmentation and knowledge transfer
Expertise in application and database migration, modernization, and Azure cloud architecture
Proven AI integration, responsible AI, data architecture, and secure cloud delivery capabilities
Experience delivering enterprise architecture, DevOps, QA, UX, and digital customer experience programs
Ability to support clients in Ireland with scalable resources and defined service-level commitments

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