A recent procurement call issued by the Planning Authority has attracted significant public attention because of its unusually large allocation for branded giveaway items and its extensive variety of merchandise categories. The tender in question outlines a total estimated value surpassing €499,000 for items that include stationery, cotton bags, cooler bags, colouring kits, recycled bottles, power banks and other promotional materials intended for employees and student audiences. While the use of branded materials in public administration is neither uncommon nor inherently improper, the scale and nature of this procurement request has prompted......

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