II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Business Development and Tender Tracking Services for Geoscience Ireland
Reference number:
GSI RFT GI&TE 2016
79411100
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Business development consultancy services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
This RFT relates to two Lots;
(1) A Business Development Manager who will oversee the further expansion of
the Geoscience Ireland business consortium, and;
(ii) A Tender Executive who will track tender opportunities relevant to the GI
members and co-ordinate tender responses on behalf of the members
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 400000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
Business Development Management Services for Geoscience Ireland
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79990000
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Miscellaneous business-related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Geological Survey of Ireland Offices
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Business Development Manager: Main Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager (BDM) for Geoscience Ireland should be a strong self-motivator and have an excellent reporting ethos. They should have strong skills in marketing, communications and administration and have a well-developed understanding of the political and business culture in Ireland and overseas. They should be highly competent in selling, negotiating and in the legal aspects of this position.
It should be noted that the BDM will act as an Agent of the GSI and other Consortium members and as such must act at all times to uphold the good name of the GSI, the State and consortium members.
The BDM will be tasked to:
• Prepare a broad strategy for the development of business for the next three to four years.
• Liaise with Enterprise Ireland and other key stakeholder s in relation to this project and further opportunities for GI.
• Visit the market, developing business opportunities for GI.
• Co-ordinate the submission of tenders for and on behalf of GI
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
possible 18 month extension
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
Tender Tracking Exeuctive Services for Geoscience Ireland
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79990000
-
Miscellaneous business-related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Geological Survey of Ireland Offices
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Tender Executive: Main Responsibilities
• Managing and developing an efficient tendering/ tender tracking process.
• Coordinating collaborative bids with Member Companies.
• Tracking ‘Request for Tender’ and ‘Expression of Interest’ opportunities in overseas markets (UK, Nordic, Eastern Europe, Gulf and Sub-Saharan Africa) in line with the objectives and skillsets of the GI Member Companies.
The main sources of opportunity are the public sector and the International Donor Agencies (World Bank, EU, UN and MCC); however private sector opportunities arise on a regular basis.
• Developing and maintaining high quality knowledge of the GI Member Companies in order to deliver the most relevant tender opportunities.
• Supporting tender procurement by GI Member Companies and follow-up on subsequent queries.
• Document Control: Compiling & maintaining a database of relevant documents necessary for tendering.
• To develop & maintain a database to inform GI KPIs, reporting and marketing
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
Possible 18 month extension
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no