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Alison Cummins
  • Contact Name:
    Alison Cummins
  • Email Address:
    alisoncummins@outlook.com
  • Telephone:
    +353 (0)87-6204767
  • Website:
    https://acinsights.ie/

Mentor Experience

  • Construction & FM
  • Supplies & Services
  • ICT
  • Utilities
  • Health & Pharma
  • Print and Stationery
  • Education
  • Marketing and Print
  • Consortia Development

Overview

Alison Cummins is a highly experienced Business Consultant with over 15 years’ experience in public procurement mentoring and SME growth across Ireland. She helps businesses navigate tendering processes and increase their win rates by providing practical, one-to-one support.

Alison works with start-ups and established companies alike, offering guidance on opportunity analysis, bid strategy, compliance and positioning. She has deep insight into public procurement across Ireland and Northern Ireland and has supported clients on successful cross-border and international bids.

Her sectoral experience spans food manufacturing, Ed Tech, facilities management, medical/surgical, and engineering. Alison helps SMEs define their value proposition, understand buyer expectations, and improve bid quality with clear and strategic writing.

She has delivered support through Local Enterprise Offices, Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland, and LEADER initiatives. Alison understands what procurement teams need and helps businesses become bid-ready and secure new public sector opportunities