Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/01/2018
External Reference: 2018-304500
TED Reference: 2018/S 008-014190
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
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Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Tourism Ireland Limited
N/A
5th Floor - Bishop's Square, Redmond's Hill
D02 TD99
Dublin
IE
E-mail:
hhughes@tourismireland.com
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.ireland.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1197
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Tourism - Destination Marketing
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Implementation, Maintenance and Support of a Suite of Human Resources Software Packages
Reference number:
ICTJC2017/02
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
48450000
-
Time accounting or human resources software package
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
TENDER COMPETITION CANCELLED - This decision has been taken based on a number of factors, principally the low response rate for Lot 1 – Human Resources Software Package. After a detailed evaluation of submissions received, it was felt that the tender process had not attracted a sufficient level of competition to enable the award of a contract. As a result, Tourism Ireland is reviewing its requirements in this area. We apologise for the inconvenience caused but wish to sincerely thank applicants for participating in the tender process and for the time and effort spent taken in collating their submissions. Tourism Ireland had hoped to enter into a contract with Supplier(s) for the Implementation, Maintenance and Support of a suite of Human Resources Software Packages.
This contract is divided into four lots:- Lot 1:- Human Resources Software Package; Lot 2:- Performance Management Software Package; Lot 3:- Online Recruitment Software Package
Lot 4:- Learning Portal
This contract is divided into four lots:- Lot 1:- Human Resources Software Package; Lot 2:- Performance Management Software Package; Lot 3:- Online Recruitment Software Package
Lot 4:- Learning Portal
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Human Resources Software Package
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48931000
-
Training software package
72212450
-
Time accounting or human resources software development services
72212900
-
Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
72212931
-
Training software development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
LOT 1 - Human Resources Software Package
Tourism Ireland requires a Human Resources Software Package which contains the following functions:-
o Core HR data management including employee self service and manager self service
o Leave Management
o Time and Attendance Management
o Learning and Development Management including recording and approval of training requests
o Recording details of benefits for example salary, pension information, deductions etc.
o Dynamic and Sophisticated Reporting including a Dashboard for HR Administrators and Managers
o Optionally, Organisation Chart Production
This will be an off the shelf Human Resources Software Package which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
The solution procured can be cloud or on premise based.
In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
Tourism Ireland requires a Human Resources Software Package which contains the following functions:-
o Core HR data management including employee self service and manager self service
o Leave Management
o Time and Attendance Management
o Learning and Development Management including recording and approval of training requests
o Recording details of benefits for example salary, pension information, deductions etc.
o Dynamic and Sophisticated Reporting including a Dashboard for HR Administrators and Managers
o Optionally, Organisation Chart Production
This will be an off the shelf Human Resources Software Package which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
The solution procured can be cloud or on premise based.
In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Price
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)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Performance Management Software Package
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48931000
-
Training software package
72212450
-
Time accounting or human resources software development services
72212900
-
Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
72212931
-
Training software development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
LOT 2 - Performance Management Software Package
Tourism Ireland requires a Performance Management Software Solution which will contain the following functions:-
o Performance Management workflow including review and approval by employees and managers
o Dynamic and Sophisticated Reporting including a Dashboard for HR Administrators and Managers
• This will be an off the shelf Performance Management Package which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
• The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
• The solution procured can be cloud or on premise based.
• In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
Tourism Ireland requires a Performance Management Software Solution which will contain the following functions:-
o Performance Management workflow including review and approval by employees and managers
o Dynamic and Sophisticated Reporting including a Dashboard for HR Administrators and Managers
• This will be an off the shelf Performance Management Package which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
• The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
• The solution procured can be cloud or on premise based.
• In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Price
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)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online Recruitment Software Package
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48931000
-
Training software package
72212450
-
Time accounting or human resources software development services
72212900
-
Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
72212931
-
Training software development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
LOT 3 - Online Recruitment Software Package
• Tourism Ireland requires Online Recruitment Software Package which can be customised to their needs and contain the following functions:-
o Online applications
o Manage applicant workflow
o Optionally integrate with Human Resource Packages
• This will be an off the shelf Online Recruitment Package which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
• The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
• The solution procured is likely to be cloud based.
• In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
• Tourism Ireland requires Online Recruitment Software Package which can be customised to their needs and contain the following functions:-
o Online applications
o Manage applicant workflow
o Optionally integrate with Human Resource Packages
• This will be an off the shelf Online Recruitment Package which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
• The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
• The solution procured is likely to be cloud based.
• In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Price
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)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Learning Portal
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48931000
-
Training software package
72212450
-
Time accounting or human resources software development services
72212900
-
Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
72212931
-
Training software development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
LOT 4 - Learning Portal
Tourism Ireland has a requirement for a learner-centric Learning Portal which would :-
o Act as a gateway to and repository for a wide range of teaching and learning resources, content and tools from different sources.
o Store training collateral such as documents, videos, podcasts, presentations, job aids and learning logs.
o Support blended learning and facilitate online collaborative learning.
• This will be an off the shelf Learning Portal which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
• The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
• The solution procured can be cloud or on premise based.
• In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
Tourism Ireland has a requirement for a learner-centric Learning Portal which would :-
o Act as a gateway to and repository for a wide range of teaching and learning resources, content and tools from different sources.
o Store training collateral such as documents, videos, podcasts, presentations, job aids and learning logs.
o Support blended learning and facilitate online collaborative learning.
• This will be an off the shelf Learning Portal which can be customised within the capabilities of the solution without bespoke development.
• The solution procured must work responsively across all digital devices, including traditional desktop and laptop, hybrid devices, tablet and smart phones in a variety of operating systems.
• The solution procured can be cloud or on premise based.
• In addition to the provision of the package, the successful tendering company should also provide for managed services and annual support of the application.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Price
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Restricted 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.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2017/S 117-234936
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Human Resources Software Package
V.1)
Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 2
Title: Performance Management Software Package
V.1)
Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 3
Title: Online Recruitment Software Package
V.1)
Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 4
Title: Learning Portal
V.1)
Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
RFT CANCELLED.
This decision has been taken based on a number of factors, principally the low response rate for Lot 1 – Human Resources Software Package. After a detailed evaluation of submissions received, it was felt that the tender process had not attracted a sufficient level of competition to enable the award of a contract. As a result, Tourism Ireland reviewed its requirements in this area and is progressing with procuring via a central government framework. We apologise for the inconvenience caused but wish to sincerely thank applicants for participating in the tender process and for the time and effort spent taken in collating their submissions.
All candidates were advised, in writing, of the cancellation of this process on 31st August 2017.
This decision has been taken based on a number of factors, principally the low response rate for Lot 1 – Human Resources Software Package. After a detailed evaluation of submissions received, it was felt that the tender process had not attracted a sufficient level of competition to enable the award of a contract. As a result, Tourism Ireland reviewed its requirements in this area and is progressing with procuring via a central government framework. We apologise for the inconvenience caused but wish to sincerely thank applicants for participating in the tender process and for the time and effort spent taken in collating their submissions.
All candidates were advised, in writing, of the cancellation of this process on 31st August 2017.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
High Court Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
Highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie