ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/06/2017

Expire date: 20/07/2017

External Reference: 2017-808765

TED Reference: 2017/S 112-225687

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála
N/A
80 St Stephen's Green
Dublin
DO2 VY53
IE
Contact person: Patrick Bailey
Telephone: +353 14082642
E-mail: consultant.tenders@dfa.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dfa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/246

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=113828&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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=113828&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Professional Services for the Irish Aid Fellowship Programme
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79410000  -  Business and management consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The tender is to engage an external professional service provider to support the Fellowship Programme’s aim and the objectives to the Irish Aid Fellowship Desk. Please see Page 5 of the Request for tender for more details.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 250000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72224000  -  Project management consultancy services
75100000  -  Administration services
79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
79411000  -  General management consultancy services
79420000  -  Management-related services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The purpose of the tender is to engage an external professional service provider to support the Fellowship Programme’s aim and the objectives to the Irish Aid Fellowship Desk. The successful contractor will be expected to:
a. Contribute to the successful completion by high quality candidates of their studies under all strands;
b. Research and propose options that will extend the range of potential study choices available under the Fellowship Programme;
c. Continue to support alignment with Irish Aid’s programmatic approach at country level; and
d. Assist in the development and maintenance of an alumni network for all Irish Aid funded study fellows.
The following external services will be carried out by the successful contractor:
 Supporting the FTP call, appraisal and selection process;
 Provision of administrative and support services for all successful fellows under the fellowship programme;
 Supporting the development and maintenance of a functioning alumni network;
 Monitoring and tracking of fellows on completion of studies;
 Financial management and administration of fellowship funds; and
 Communication and promotion.
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: 250000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
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.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

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:  As specified in the Request for Tender
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As specified in the Request for Tender

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  20/07/2017
Local time:  17:00
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:  20/07/2017
Local time:  17:00
Place:  
Dublin

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The Registrar
The High Courts, Four Courts, Dublin 7
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

12/06/2017