Date of dispatch of this notice: 27/07/2016
Expire date: 15/08/2016
External Reference: 2016-828640
TED Reference: 2016/S 146-263591
Contract notice
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Contract notice
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Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUI Maynooth-NUIM)
N/A
Maynooth
Maynooth
Co. Kildare
IE
Contact person:
Harry Kettle
Telephone:
+353 14020114
E-mail:
info@achilles.ie
Fax:
+353 14020110
NUTS code:
IE022 -
Mid-East
Main address:
http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1180
I.3)
Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101627&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101627&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101627&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Provision of Academic Support Services for Students with Disabilities to Maynooth University - 4 lots
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
98000000
-
Other community, social and personal services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Maynooth University proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of four Multi-Party framework agreements in four Lots for the delivery of Academic Support Services for Students with Disabilities. Maynooth University wishes to enter into Multi-Party framework agreements with two framework members per agreement for each of the following services:
Lot 1:Academic Personal Assistants;
Lot 2:Irish sign language interpreters;
Lot 3:Academic Note taking;
Lot 4:Psychology-Led Academic Support Programme for Students with Significant Learning Needs.
Services are required to enable students with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of college life at Maynooth University. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in lectures, tutorials, laboratories, field trips and work placement settings.
Lot 1:Academic Personal Assistants;
Lot 2:Irish sign language interpreters;
Lot 3:Academic Note taking;
Lot 4:Psychology-Led Academic Support Programme for Students with Significant Learning Needs.
Services are required to enable students with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of college life at Maynooth University. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in lectures, tutorials, laboratories, field trips and work placement settings.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1300000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 1 Academic Personal Assistants
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79540000
-
Interpretation services
80300000
-
Higher education services
80340000
-
Special education services
80400000
-
Adult and other education services
85121270
-
Psychiatrist or psychologist services
98113000
-
Services furnished by specialist organisations
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE022 -
Mid-East
Main site or place of performance:
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Provision of appropriately qualified and trained Academic Personal Assistants to assist students with mobility around the campus, educational or physical tasks (i.e. photocopying, notetaking, carrying personal belongings) and some personal care needs that the student cannot complete independently.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as an Academic Personal Assistant.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as an Academic Personal Assistant.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 360000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
These services are part supported by the Irish government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available from www.etenders.gov.ie only.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 2 Irish Sign Language Interpreters
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79540000
-
Interpretation services
80300000
-
Higher education services
80340000
-
Special education services
80400000
-
Adult and other education services
85121270
-
Psychiatrist or psychologist services
98113000
-
Services furnished by specialist organisations
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE022 -
Mid-East
Main site or place of performance:
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Provision of an Irish Sign Language Interpretation Service for Deaf students at the University. The interpretation service will facilitate students to access the teaching and learning environment at the University and will support, as much as is possible, the student’s full participation in college life.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as an Irish Sign Language Interpreter.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as an Irish Sign Language Interpreter.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 260000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
These services are part supported by the Irish government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available from www.etenders.gov.ie only.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 3 Academic Note-taking
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79540000
-
Interpretation services
80300000
-
Higher education services
80340000
-
Special education services
80400000
-
Adult and other education services
85121270
-
Psychiatrist or psychologist services
98113000
-
Services furnished by specialist organisations
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE022 -
Mid-East
Main site or place of performance:
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Provision of appropriately qualified and trained notetakers to take notes for students with disabilities in lectures, tutorials and other teaching environments.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as a Notetaker.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as a Notetaker.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
These services are part supported by the Irish government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available from www.etenders.gov.ie only.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 4 Psychology Led Academic Support Programme for Students with Significant Learning Needs
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79540000
-
Interpretation services
80300000
-
Higher education services
80340000
-
Special education services
80400000
-
Adult and other education services
85121270
-
Psychiatrist or psychologist services
98113000
-
Services furnished by specialist organisations
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE022 -
Mid-East
Main site or place of performance:
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Provision of a psychology-led academic support programme for students with significant learning needs. The programme will predominantly work with students with ADD/ ADHD, students on the autistic spectrum and students with a mental health condition. Support provided will include a full assessment of need, caseload management and coordination of support, and delivery of a tailored programme of academic support for students registered with the programme. Essential requirements for the delivery of this programme will be a background and expertise in the area of mental health.
The programme will be delivered on-site in the Disability Office at Maynooth University. It is anticipated that two Assistant Psychologists will be required to deliver the programme. Support will be provided from 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. Some flexibility will be required outside these hours. Support will be provided five days per week for the full academic year (September-June). Some support will be required in July and August although exact arrangements have yet to be confirmed.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply one to two suitably qualified persons to provide a psychology-led academic support programme for students with significant learning needs registered with the Disability Office at Maynooth University. They will work with students with disabilities and staff in the Disability Office to support the transition, retention and progression of students supported through the programme
The programme will be delivered on-site in the Disability Office at Maynooth University. It is anticipated that two Assistant Psychologists will be required to deliver the programme. Support will be provided from 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. Some flexibility will be required outside these hours. Support will be provided five days per week for the full academic year (September-June). Some support will be required in July and August although exact arrangements have yet to be confirmed.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply one to two suitably qualified persons to provide a psychology-led academic support programme for students with significant learning needs registered with the Disability Office at Maynooth University. They will work with students with disabilities and staff in the Disability Office to support the transition, retention and progression of students supported through the programme
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 400000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
These services are part supported by the Irish government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available from www.etenders.gov.ie only.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.1)
Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Please refer to the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 107730.
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Please refer to the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 107730.
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Please refer to the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 107730.
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 107730.
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
The services required are Title III services and as such are not required to follow the detailed requirements as set down in Directive 2014/24/EU. In addition the services must be in place for the start of the 2016-2017 Academic Year in September 2016.
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
2
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/08/2016
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/08/2016
Local time:
12:00
Place:
via the eTenders postbox facility.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Authorised personnel only.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
If required upon expiry of the framework agreements in 2020.
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 or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement the appointed service provider fails to meet their obligations, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) 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.
8) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tender responses with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tender responses in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
9) Please note that tenders must be submitted electronically via the www.etenders.gov.ie postbox facility. If tenderers are unsure how to use this please contact the eTenders Helpdesk for assistance. Their number is 021 243 92 77.
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 or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement the appointed service provider fails to meet their obligations, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) 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.
8) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tender responses with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tender responses in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
9) Please note that tenders must be submitted electronically via the www.etenders.gov.ie postbox facility. If tenderers are unsure how to use this please contact the eTenders Helpdesk for assistance. Their number is 021 243 92 77.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
27/07/2016