Request for Tender Development of a Digital Results Framework...

The Irish Red Cross is seeking tenders from suitably qualified parties to carry out the creation and development of a Digital Communications Results Framework (RF) tool for the Irish Red Cross website.

The purpose of this engagement is to create and develop a digital communications tool based on the organisational results framework that will be utilised to communicate the strategic objectives and indicators within said framework to external audiences via our website.

The overall objectives of the assignment are to:

1. Translate the IRC results framework into a visually engaging accessible and easily digestible digital communications tool that will be housed on the IRC website.

2. Increase awareness and visibility of IRCs strategic objectives including outcomes intermediate outcomes indicators and links to wider sector objectives

Scope of the assignment

In delivering on the objectives as set out above it is expected that the successful tenderer will carry out the following activities:

Development of prototypes of an interactive easy to navigate results framework model based on IRCs Results Framework and similar to the International Organisation for Migrations Strategic Results Framework: SRF Wheel. This should include:

• The 5 pillars of IRCs strategy and include info on long-term outcomes intermediate outcomes indicators and links to wider sectoral objectives

• Intuitive user pathways to explore objectives by respective long-term outcome > intermediate outcome > indicator/s

• Aligned with IRC brand guidelines

• Integrated into the new IRC website architecture and interface for desktop and mobile devices. Website is being built with a mobile first approach.

• Content management options for IRC staff to manage and update data independently

Regular meetings with the Data & Results Manager at IRC (and any other relevant staff) to assess development integration on website content etc.

• Refinement of selected prototype through an iterative testing process with IRC stakeholders

Finalisation of prototypes to final product with thorough documentation (including how-to recordings/videos) and handover of digital asset

Training sessions for the Data & Results Manager and other designated IRC staff including full functionality on the background and administrative management of the tool and how to edit pieces.

Outputs

The expected outputs are:

Fully developed Digital Results Framework Communications Tool integrated into the IRC website

Integration into the IRC website architecture including user pathways fully functional across major browsers and mobile devices

Technical documentation including on system architecture user guides update procedures maintenance etc

Training sessions delivered to the Data & Results Manager (and other relevant IRC staff) on managing and editing the tool

Timeline

Please note that the IRC is currently redeveloping its website generally and this work will form part of that process.

Thus it is not possible to put a firm timeline on the start and finish at this point but the work is expected to commence in the second half of 2026.

Cost

The tendered price should not exceed 15000 including vat. The payment shall be based on the work carried out in line with the agreed programme of work.

Application Process

To apply please submit a PDF or MS Word Document with details under the following headings:

• Contact details of individual or organisation tendering

• Relevant experience including CVs of people who will work on the project

• Your understanding of the work to be completed

• Proposed methodology and timeline

• Cost

• One reference related to similar work undertaken

• In the case of individual consultants evidence to inform the assessment of employment status such as:

  • VAT registration if applicable

  • Proof of income tax compliance

  • Note on other current contracts or clients

Tenders will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Fitness for purpose: 40 points

• Experience of tenderer: 15 points

• Proposed methodology: 15 points

• Cost: 30 points

Applications should be submitted to by 31/05/2026.Late applications cannot be considered.

For any queries in relation to the tender process please contact