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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board

3185033GH

Battery Road, Longford

Co Longford

N39 YV90

Contact person: Procurement Office

Telephone: +353 433334000

E-mail: procurement@lwetb.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: www.lwetb.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/95397

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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=117811&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Additional 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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Contracted Training for LWETB

Reference number: Contracted Training

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000 - Education and training services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

Longford and Westmeath Education & Training Board (LWETB) invites tenders to this Request for Tender (RFT) from private training Providers for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 3 Course Details.
The services concerned will primarily be required at the following locations: Athlone, Longford and Mullingar but may occasionally be required at other further education and training centres or community settings in Longford and Westmeath. The services envisaged by LWETB over the duration of the contract are detailed in the seven (7) Lots below: Maximum number of learners 20 per Lot.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 12000000.00 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

Information Technology (3M0877)

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Longford and Westmeath

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of training for the following modules
Career Planning*
Database 3N0550*
Word Processing 3N0588*
Computer Literacy 3N0881*
Spread Sheets 3N0881*
Mathematics 3N0929
Communications 3N0880

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience in delivering similar courses in the last two years / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Quality Assurance including systems for managing courses / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Lead Tutor Qualification & Experience / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for assisting learners obtaining relevant work/job placement / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing – Total price of delivering/management of the course and rental of premises / Weighting: 30%

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 3

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

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: Training

II.2.14)

Additional information

LWETB invites tenders for the provision of Contracted
Training

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Reception and Clerical Skills (5M1997)

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Longford and Westmeath

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of training for the following modules
Reception and Frontline Office Skills 5N1407*
Customer Service 5N0972*
Word Processing 5N1358*
Information & Administration 5N1389*
Text Production 5N1422
Work Practice 5N1433
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience in delivering similar courses in the last two years / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Quality Assurance including systems for managing courses / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Lead Tutor Qualification & Experience / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for assisting learners obtaining relevant work/job placement / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing – Total price of delivering/management of the course and rental of premises / Weighting: 30%

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 3

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

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: Training

II.2.14)

Additional information

LWETB invites tenders for the provision of Contracted
Training

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Financial Services Administration (5M2468)

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Longford and Westmeath

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of training for the following modules
Insurance & Banking Studies 5N2427
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Word Processing 5N1358
Customer Service 5N0972
Work Practice 5N1433
QFA Loans
QFA Life Assurance
QFA Regulation
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised 5N1354
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Financial Services 5N1383
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience in delivering similar courses in the last two years / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Quality Assurance including systems for managing courses / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Lead Tutor Qualification & Experience / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for assisting learners obtaining relevant work/job placement / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing – Total price of delivering/management of the course and rental of premises / Weighting: 30%

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 3

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

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: Training

II.2.14)

Additional information

LWETB invites tenders for the provision of Contracted
Training

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Tourism with Business (5M5011)

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Longford and Westmeath

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of training for the following modules
Tourism Information & Administration 5N0636
Tourism Principles & Practice 5N2078
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Reception & Frontline Office Skills 5N1407
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Work Practice 5N1433

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience in delivering similar courses in the last two years / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Quality Assurance including systems for managing courses / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Lead Tutor Qualification & Experience / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for assisting learners obtaining relevant work/job placement / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing – Total price of delivering/management of the course and rental of premises / Weighting: 30%

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 3

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

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: Training

II.2.14)

Additional information

LWETB invites tenders for the provision of Contracted
Training

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Healthcare Support (5M4339)

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Longford and Westmeath

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of training for the following modules
Care Support 5N0758
Care Skills 5N2770
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Work Practice 5N1433
Patient Handling
PHECC First Response (FAR) Education and Training Standard
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience in delivering similar courses in the last two years / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Quality Assurance including systems for managing courses / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Lead Tutor Qualification & Experience / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for assisting learners obtaining relevant work/job placement / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing - total price of delivering /management of the course and rental of premises / Weighting: 30%

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 3

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be renewed for a further 12 months

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: Training

II.2.14)

Additional information

LWETB invites tenders for the provision of Contracted
Training

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Early Childhood Care & Education (5M2009

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Longford and Westmeath

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Providing training for the following modules
Communications 5N0690
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Child Development 5N1764
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Work Practice 5N1433
School Age Childcare 5N1781
Children with Additional Needs 5N2396
PHECC First Response (FAR) Education and Training Standard

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience in delivering similar courses in the last two years / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Quality Assurance including systems for managing courses / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Lead Tutor Qualification & Experience / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for assisting learners obtaining relevant work/job placement / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing – Total price of delivering/management of the course and rental of premises / Weighting: 30%

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 3

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be renewed for a further 12 months

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: Training

II.2.14)

Additional information

LWETB invites tenders for the provision of Contracted
Training

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

HGV & Bus Driver

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Longford and Westmeath

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of training for the following modules
Driving Licence Category C, CPC Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. Rigid Licence.
Driving Licence Category CE, CPC Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. Artic Licence.
Driving Licence Category D, CPC Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. Bus Licence.
Driving Licence Category D1, CPC Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. Bus Licence.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience in delivering similar courses in the last two years / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Quality Assurance including systems for managing courses / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Lead Tutor Qualification & Experience / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for assisting learners obtaining relevant work/job placement / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Pricing – Total price of delivering/management of the course and rental of premises / Weighting: 30%

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 3

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

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: Training

II.2.14)

Additional information

LWETB invites tenders for the provision of Contracted
Training

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 stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID Number 123165

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID Number 123165

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID Number 123165

III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID Number 123165

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID Number 123165

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 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: yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 2017-10-10

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

Tender must be valid until: 2018-10-10

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 2017-10-10

Local time: 12:00

Place:

Procurement Office, LWETB, Battery Road, Longford

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:

LWETB Member with administrative staff

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Possibly after December 2018

VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court,

Inns Quay

Dublin 7

E-mail: Highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie