Public Spending Code
As Gaeilge: An Cód Caiteachais Phoiblí
Also known as: PSC
Last reviewed April 2026
Ireland's rules for ensuring value for money in public expenditure, published by DPENDR.
Ireland's set of rules and procedures for ensuring value for money in public expenditure. Published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). Applies to all public bodies and covers appraisal, planning, and management of public investment projects.
Recent tenders mentioning Public Spending Code
RFT 01/26/GM - Works Contractor and PSCS for Construction of the Future Living Laboratory for Atlantic Technological University at the Galway City Campus
Unknown · >5M
National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Main Contractor and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)
Office of Public Works (OPW) · <25k
National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Phase 3-A Social Housing Works | Main Contractor and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)
Office of Public Works (OPW) · <25k
Works contractor and PSCS at 48 Nr. Proposed Dwellings (42 apartments and 6 houses) at Kilmallock Road, Charleville, Co. Cork
Cork County Council · >5M
Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass) Independent PSCS Services
Limerick City and County Council · Not disclosed
2026 - EST - MN0079 _ Drumbear, Ballybay Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, H18 AW90
Health Service Executive (HSE) · 1M-5M
Related terms
Value for Money
The Irish public-sector test for procurement decisions, balancing cost, quality and fitness for purpose over the contract's life.
Single-Tender Action
A direct award to a single supplier without a competition, allowed only in narrowly defined circumstances and subject to audit scrutiny.
Request for Quotation (RFQ)
A lighter-touch process for low-value purchases where suppliers submit a price quote against a short brief.