Project Overview
The New Solutions Social Innovation Hub, a national initiative supporting social innovation across Ireland, is seeking a qualified vendor to design, develop, and host a new website that will act as the central digital platform for social innovation in the country.
The platform will serve as a hub where social innovators, nonprofits, policymakers, researchers, and the public can explore resources, discover funding and support services, and showcase innovative projects addressing social and environmental challenges.
The new website will replace a placeholder site and deliver a modern, accessible, and interactive experience that highlights the ecosystem of social innovation initiatives across Ireland.
Scope of Work (Requirements)
The selected vendor will provide end-to-end website design, development, and hosting services, including:
Website Design & Development
- Full redesign and development of the New Solutions website
- Modern, intuitive user interface with strong calls to action
- Fully responsive design across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- CMS allowing internal staff to update and manage content independently
- Compliance with GDPR and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Core Platform Features
Interactive Map of Social Innovation Projects
- Map of Ireland displaying social innovation initiatives
- Location markers linking to project information pages
- Search and filtering by sector, theme, or location
Social Innovation Curve Assessment Tool
- Interactive self-assessment tool helping innovators determine their stage of development
- Visual representation of their progress on the “Social Innovation Curve”
- Guidance on next steps and available resources
Searchable Database of Social Innovation Supports
- Database of funding programs, training, advisory services, and incubators
- Filtering by support type, geographic region, and stage of development
- Integration with the assessment tool to recommend relevant supports
Additional Website Components
- About the Hub and programme overview pages
- Funders and partners pages
- Funded projects showcase with multimedia case studies
- News and updates section
- Contact page with inquiry form
The platform must also support bilingual functionality (English and Irish) with full feature parity between languages.
Security, Performance & Compliance
- Secure hosting with SSL/TLS encryption
- GDPR-compliant analytics and cookie management
- Optimized performance and fast page load times
- SEO best practices including metadata, XML sitemaps, and structured content
Key Dates
- Tender Issued: 10 March 2026
- Questions Deadline: 26 March 2026 (3:00 PM)
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Initial Version Target: End of April 2026
- Testing Phase: May 2026
- Final Website Launch: June 2026
Budget
The project budget is €10,000 – €15,000 (inclusive of VAT) for the design, development, and hosting of the website.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity, and for Whom
This project is well suited for web design agencies, nonprofit technology specialists, and civic-tech developers with experience building interactive digital platforms for social impact organizations.
The engagement offers the opportunity to create the national digital hub for social innovation in Ireland, featuring data visualization tools, interactive resources, and ecosystem mapping. Agencies with strengths in interactive maps, resource directories, accessible public-sector websites, and multilingual CMS platforms will be especially well positioned.
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