Date of dispatch of this notice: 05/02/2016
Expire date: 02/03/2016
External Reference: 2016-989997
TED Reference: 2016/S 027-043826
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Directive 2004/18/EC
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority
N/A
88-95 Amiens Street
Dublin 1 Dublin 1
IE
For the attention of: Glenda Byrne
Telephone: +353 18847888
E-mail: procurement@failteireland.ie
N/A
88-95 Amiens Street
Dublin 1 Dublin 1
IE
For the attention of: Glenda Byrne
Telephone: +353 18847888
E-mail: procurement@failteireland.ie
Internet address(es):
Address of the buyer profile: http://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/CompanyInformation/Index/1169
Electronic access to information: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96301&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96301&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Address of the buyer profile: http://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/CompanyInformation/Index/1169
Electronic access to information: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96301&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96301&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Further information can be obtained from:
The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from:The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to:
The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.3)
Main activity
- General public services
I.4)
Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities:
yes
Tourism Ireland
Bishops Square, Redmonds Hill
2 Dublin
Bishops Square, Redmonds Hill
2 Dublin
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)
Description
II.1.1)
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Preparation of Visitor Experience Development Plans
II.1.2)
Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Services
- Category No11:
Management consulting services [6] and related services
NUTS code
IRELAND
II.1.3)
Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)
Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 5
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 5
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Duration in years: 4
Justification for a framework agreement, the duration of which exceeds four years:
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated cost excluding VAT
Range: between 1000000 and 1500000 EUR
Frequency and value of the contracts to be awarded: Range: between 1000000 and 1500000 EUR
II.1.5)
Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
Fáilte Ireland wishes to establish a Multi-Party Framework for the development of
Visitor Experience Plans to support the core propositions which sit under Tourism
Brand Ireland. It is anticipated that a minimum of 10 (SEP’s) will be produced per
year of this Framework.
Ireland is the overarching brand, there are currently three propositions, Wild
Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East and Dublin, some are more established than
others. Each proposition has a brand and vision and it is important to remember
that each proposition is at a different stage of development, please refer to
www.failteireland.ie A number of themes have been identified under each of
these brand propositions which are intended to guide development.
In order to bring these propositions to life on the ground for our visitors there is a
need now to develop a number of memorable experiences within each
proposition. These are referred to as Visitor Experiences and generally
comprise of a combination of experiences and can be story based, thematic or
geographical. They must also be:
• Motivational for international visitors
• Of scale (more than one experience, and usually a combination of
experience
• Unified by a compelling story
• Have at least one ‘hero product’ at its heart
• Capable of increasing dwell-time and/ or driving economic benefit
We are now seeking to establish a multi-party Framework for delivery of the
following:
Preparation of Experience Development Plans (in line with Fáilte Ireland
guidelines) through the provision of thought leadership, delivery of creative and
innovative solutions for delivering inspiration and authentic visitor experiences
that would have standout in the international market place. (Note: this is not
about facilitation but a process/methodology to inspire and direct a group of
stakeholders).
Ireland is the overarching brand, there are currently three propositions, Wild
Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East and Dublin, some are more e
II.1.6)
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Main vocabulary
79411100
Business development consultancy services
Supplementary vocabulary
73220000
Development consultancy services
79400000
Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000
Business and management consultancy services
II.1.7)
Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
yes
II.1.8)
Lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.9)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2)
Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)
Total quantity or scope:
The duration of the framework agreement will be for 4 years subject to performance review, Fáilte Irelands requirements and budget availability. For the avoidance of doubt, it should be stated that the period for delivery of any subsequent contracts entered into under the framework may extend beyond the date of expiry of the framework.
II.2.2)
Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)
Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: no
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)
Deposits and guarantees required:
None
III.1.2)
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
Payment on receipt of invoices related to purchase orders issued by Fáilte Ireland of the contracting authority.
III.1.3)
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Single Legal Entity (ies)
III.1.4)
Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
III.2)
Conditions for participation
III.2.1)
Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
As stated in the ITT documentavailable for downloading from the Irish Government‘s Procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie
III.2.2)
Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
As stated in the ITT documentavailable for downloading from the Irish Government‘s Procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
III.2.3)
Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
As stated in the ITT documentavailable for downloading from the Irish Government‘s Procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie
III.3)
Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)
Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
III.3.2)
Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Type of procedure
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open
IV.2)
Award criteria
IV.2.1)
Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of
, the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)
Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)
Administrative information
IV.3.1)
File reference number attributed by the contracting authority
CS/2016/01
IV.3.2)
Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
Prior information notice
Notice number in the OJEU: 2015/S 202-366510 of 17.10.2015
Notice number in the OJEU: 2015/S 202-366510 of 17.10.2015
IV.3.3)
Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
29.02.2016 - 12:00
IV.3.6)
Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
[Language_EN]
IV.3.7)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 006 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.3.8)
Conditions for opening tenders
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
VI.3)
Additional information:
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates, participants or tenderers.
4) Establishment of the framework will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) If for any reason it is not possible to conclude the framework agreement with the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; or if having concluded the framework agreement the contracting authority considers that the successful tenderer has not met, or cannot meet its obligations; the contracting authority reserves the right to admit the next highest scoring tenderer to the framework on the basis of the same terms at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
6) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
7) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return FULLY COMPLETED questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition at the application stage.
VI.4)
Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)
Body responsible for appeal procedures
The High Court
Chief Registrar, The Four Courts
Dublin 7
Telephone: +353 18886000
Chief Registrar, The Four Courts
Dublin 7
Telephone: +353 18886000
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie
Body responsible for mediation procedures
VI.4.2)
Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals:
The contracting authority will not conclude this framework agreement to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Irish Statutory Instrument SI 130 of 2010, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification of concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the framework agreement and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation to that framework agreement.
VI.4.3)