ETENDERS

Contract notice

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 05/01/2018

Expire date: 28/02/2018

External Reference: 2018-818749

TED Reference: 2018/S 005-007210

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
N/A
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Dublin 2
D02 KH36
IE
Contact person: Paul Brady
Telephone: +353 16617177
E-mail: paul.brady@ncca.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.ncca.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/2066

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=123454&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=123454&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Primary Longitudinal Research
Reference number:  RFT 1/18
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73110000  -  Research services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The NCCA seeks proposals for the provision of services to undertake a longitudinal research study on children's experiences of primary school in Ireland .
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2200000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
79315000  -  Social research services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 2, D02 KH36
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The NCCA seeks proposals for the provision of services to undertake a longitudinal research study on children's experiences of primary school in Ireland .
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: 2200000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The NCCA reserves the right to extend the term of the contract for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the NCCA's obligations at law.
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

The NCCA seeks proposals for the provision of
services to undertake a longitudinal research study on
children's experiences of primary school in Ireland.

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:  Tenderers must provide evidence of previous experience in managing research projects of a similar scale / type that involved comprehensive research design, development of research gathering tools, analysis of extensive and complex data sets, and producing reports accessible to a diverse audience. Tenderers must also demonstrate the required capability of the proposed project team, including details of their proven skills, experience, education and professional qualifications in the areas required, plus details of how the team will be structured in order to deliver the project requirements.
Tenderers must also provide the supporting documentation below:
a) The Curriculum Vitae of key personnel in alphabetical order
b) A list of similar or related projects completed in the last three years and a description of the scale of the projects, dates and services provided.
c) From the list above, in response to (b), details of two satisfactory reference cases with named referees (including contact names and details) and detail of how the services provided are relevant to the services sought for, and requirements of, this Study.
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

These are outlined in the RFT. Appendix 6: Services Contract.
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
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:  2/28/2018
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

Tender must be valid until:  3/28/2018
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  2/28/2018
Local time:  17:00

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

NCCA
35 Fitzwilliam Square
Dublin
D16 YD32
IE
Telephone: +353 16617177
E-mail: info@ncca.ie
Internet address: www.ncca.ie