Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/12/2017
Expire date: 29/01/2018
External Reference: 2017-724727
TED Reference: 2017/S 247-519593
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Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Residential Tenancies Board
N/A
PO Box 12323
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Contact person:
Michelle Cosgrove
Telephone:
+353 016437200
E-mail:
Michelle.Cosgrove@rtb.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
www.rtb.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1279
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=123292&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=123292&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
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
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
The provision of Communications Services to the Residential Tenancies Board
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79416000
-
Public relations services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Residential Tenancies Board is expanding information provision to tenants, landlords, people working in the rental sector, and the wider public to improve understanding of the sector and improve knowledge on rights and responsibilities in the rental sector.
The Contracting Authority seeks ongoing expertise and support to the Communications team and Senior Management in the discharge of the Communications Strategy which will include the following general areas:
• Strategic communications
• Public affairs
• Media relations
• Digital media
• Event management
• Crisis management
• Internal communication
The Contracting Authority seeks ongoing expertise and support to the Communications team and Senior Management in the discharge of the Communications Strategy which will include the following general areas:
• Strategic communications
• Public affairs
• Media relations
• Digital media
• Event management
• Crisis management
• Internal communication
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 400000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79416100
-
Public relations management services
79416200
-
Public relations consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Residential Tenancies Board is expanding information provision to tenants, landlords, people working in the rental sector, and the wider public to improve understanding of the sector and improve knowledge on rights and responsibilities in the rental sector.
The Contracting Authority seeks ongoing expertise and support to the Communications team and Senior Management in the discharge of the Communications Strategy which will include the following general areas:
• Strategic communications
• Public affairs
• Media relations
• Digital media
• Event management
• Crisis management
• Internal communication
The Contracting Authority seeks ongoing expertise and support to the Communications team and Senior Management in the discharge of the Communications Strategy which will include the following general areas:
• Strategic communications
• Public affairs
• Media relations
• Digital media
• Event management
• Crisis management
• Internal communication
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.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates:
5
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 information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie only (Ref. ID 128424)
www.etenders.gov.ie only (Ref. ID 128424)
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
Restricted 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:
1/29/2018
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
eTenders RFT ID: 128424
1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €200,000 to €400,000 (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement. It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement. Note: that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
2) 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. RTB will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
3) The numbers invited to tender will be five (5) subject to that number qualifying.
4) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
5) RTB will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
6) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
8) 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; RTB reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer on the basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of RTB to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
9) At its absolute discretion, RTB may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) 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.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, RTB is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, Applicants are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €200,000 to €400,000 (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement. It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement. Note: that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
2) 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. RTB will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
3) The numbers invited to tender will be five (5) subject to that number qualifying.
4) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
5) RTB will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
6) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
8) 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; RTB reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer on the basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of RTB to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
9) At its absolute discretion, RTB may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) 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.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, RTB is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, Applicants are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Dublin
IE