SSB025F - Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Robotic Process Automation Software – Training, Support and Services

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) is issuing this request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients (defined below).  The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service.  References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP.

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the award of a single supplier framework contract (the “Framework Contract”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”).

In summary, the Services concern Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and comprise:

1.       The supply, renewal and installation of RPA licences

2.       The provision of RPA Training and Development

3.       The provision of proposed RPA Software Vendor expert technical support

4.       The provision of RPA and RPA-related consultancy services

RPA Training, training support and development is a core element of the Services to be provided.  The focus of this RFT is to train Framework Clients’ staff to become self-sufficient in the deployment of RPA in the Irish public service.