Office of Government Procurement & Irish Coast Guard win Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at National Procurement Awards 2025

Applauded for delivering frontline impact last year, the Office of Government Procurement & Irish Coast Guard secured Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year – Infrastructure & Public Services at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for their innovative collaborative approach that transformed volunteer engagement and creative problem-solving into measurable operational outcomes.

The award-winning project centred on addressing complex frontline challenges through strategic partnership between public sector procurement expertise and operational requirements. By engaging volunteers directly and applying precision planning, the initiative delivered real-world effectiveness while maintaining alignment with regulatory frameworks and public service delivery standards.

Judges praised both the collaborative methodology and tangible results achieved. "The Irish Coast Guard and OGP were recognised for an outstanding collaborative effort that turned innovation and teamwork into measurable frontline impact. By engaging volunteers and applying creative problem-solving, the project tackled complex challenges with precision and real-world effectiveness. Thoughtful planning, on-the-ground execution, and impressive results highlight a model of collaboration that sets a standard for operational excellence," the judging panel noted.

The achievement reflects evolving standards within the National Procurement Awards, where winners increasingly demonstrate how strategic collaboration between procurement functions and operational teams can deliver sector-wide improvements. The Office of Government Procurement & Irish Coast Guard's success illustrates how thoughtful partnership and stakeholder engagement can elevate procurement to a critical driver of public service delivery.

Carrying the momentum from 2025 winners, attention now turns to the 2026 awards cycle, where organisations are expected to continue advancing collaborative procurement, operational resilience, and infrastructure innovation. Who will define the next benchmark in procurement collaboration for 2026?

Visit the official National Procurement Awards website to explore award categories, review past winners, and subscribe for updates and insights on Ireland's leading procurement initiatives.