Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/07/2017
Expire date: 25/08/2017
External Reference: 2017-162401
TED Reference: 2017/S 143-294707
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Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Enterprise Ireland
N/A
The Plaza
Dublin 3
East Point Business
IE
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.enterprise-ireland.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/434
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=116291&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Communications, Marketing and Digital Services for the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) National Network.
Reference number:
2017/15
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79416000
-
Public relations services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Establishment of a single party framework agreement for the provision of Communications, Marketing and Digital Services for the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) National Network which will support and promote the LEO's at a national level. This contract will be managed by the LEO Communications & Marketing Manager based out of Enterprise Ireland.
The scope of the framework agreement will include, but is not limited to the development and implementation of a communications strategy based on key set pieces and events taking place throughout the year. The successful company will provide ongoing communications services to raise awareness of LEO supports and profile the service/product offering of LEO client companies. The communications service will promote and profile Irish innovation in key sectors, LEO client companies, through LEO expert spokespeople, events, initiatives, PR, branding, advertising and messaging.
The scope of the framework agreement will include, but is not limited to the development and implementation of a communications strategy based on key set pieces and events taking place throughout the year. The successful company will provide ongoing communications services to raise awareness of LEO supports and profile the service/product offering of LEO client companies. The communications service will promote and profile Irish innovation in key sectors, LEO client companies, through LEO expert spokespeople, events, initiatives, PR, branding, advertising and messaging.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 700000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79342000
-
Marketing services
79416200
-
Public relations consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Clontarf, Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Establishment of a single party framework agreement for the provision of Communications, Marketing and Digital Services for the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) National Network which will support and promote the LEO's at a national level. This contract will be managed by the LEO Communications & Marketing Manager based out of Enterprise Ireland.
The scope of the framework agreement will include, but is not limited to the development and implementation of a communications strategy based on key set pieces and events taking place throughout the year. The successful company will provide ongoing communications services to raise awareness of LEO supports and profile the service/product offering of LEO client companies. The communications service will promote and profile Irish innovation in key sectors, LEO client companies, through LEO expert spokespeople, events, initiatives, PR, branding, advertising and messaging.
The scope of the framework agreement will include, but is not limited to the development and implementation of a communications strategy based on key set pieces and events taking place throughout the year. The successful company will provide ongoing communications services to raise awareness of LEO supports and profile the service/product offering of LEO client companies. The communications service will promote and profile Irish innovation in key sectors, LEO client companies, through LEO expert spokespeople, events, initiatives, PR, branding, advertising and messaging.
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: 700000.00
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:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
All details in relation to the tender are available from the Irish government procurement portal www.etenders.gov.ie (Ref ID: 121714)
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
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:
25/08/2017
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:
25/08/2017
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
ETENDERS ID: 121714
1. The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement will not exceed €700,000 (ex VAT) over its lifetime. The estimated spend over the initial two year contract is estimated to be in the region of €120,000 to €165,000 (ex. VAT) per annum.
2. It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement.
3. The framework agreement will be for two (2) years, with the option to extend for further periods of one (1) year, to a maximum of four (4) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
4. 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.
5. This is the sole call for competition for this service.
6. The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers.
7. Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8. It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
9. If for any reason, it is not possible to establish the framework agreement or award the initial contract to the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; the Contracting Authority reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer since the terms advertised 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.
10. 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.
11. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
12. Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tenders with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tenders in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
1. The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement will not exceed €700,000 (ex VAT) over its lifetime. The estimated spend over the initial two year contract is estimated to be in the region of €120,000 to €165,000 (ex. VAT) per annum.
2. It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement.
3. The framework agreement will be for two (2) years, with the option to extend for further periods of one (1) year, to a maximum of four (4) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
4. 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.
5. This is the sole call for competition for this service.
6. The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers.
7. Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8. It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
9. If for any reason, it is not possible to establish the framework agreement or award the initial contract to the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; the Contracting Authority reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer since the terms advertised 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.
10. 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.
11. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
12. Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tenders with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tenders in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
25/07/2017