Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/07/2019

Expire date: 15/08/2019

External Reference: 2019-275715

TED Reference: 2019/S 136-335457

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Dublin City Council
N/A
Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Contact person: David Ashe
Telephone: +353 2225623
Internet address(es):
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=150274&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Tender to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Delivery of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City Training Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;
• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills
• Lot 2 General Business Skills
• Lot 3 Marketing Skills
• Lot 4 Financial Skills
• Lot 5 Library Talks
• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 800000.00  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

Start your own Business Skills
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79900000  -  Miscellaneous business and business-related services
80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;
• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills
• Lot 2 General Business Skills
• Lot 3 Marketing Skills
• Lot 4 Financial Skills
• Lot 5 Library Talks
• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop
The term of this Framework Agreement shall be for one year. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three (3) such extension(s) on the same terms and condition. The duration of any contract entered into under the Framework Agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.
The total estimated value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately €800,000 over the term and any possible extensions (4 years). The estimated value of the lots is as follows;
• Lot 1 €380,000
• Lot 2 €140,000
• Lot 3 €130,000
• Lot 4 €110,000
• Lot 5 €22,500
• Lot 6 €17,500
The Framework Agreement will operate as follows:
• A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot
• Successful Tenderers to be evaluated and ranked 1,2 and 3 in respect of each Lot for the term of the Framework Agreement
• The Successful Tenderer ranked number 1 will have first option on all business for the term of the Framework Agreement for the Lot or Lots for which they have applied and are selected for in the Framework Agreement. If unable to meet requirements as stated, cascade method will be used – i.e. 2nd ranked tenderer will be consulted, followed by 3rd.
Tenderers should note that there is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this Framework Agreement and that the Contracting Authority shall be under no obligation to purchase any minimum value of service under this Framework Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement no obligation whatsoever exists on the Contracting Authority to award any contract(s). No contract awarded pursuant to this competition will confer exclusivity to the Service Providers where appointed.
The appointment to the Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive Tender using the Open Procedure. The regulatory framework applicable to the Tender process comprises Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts implemented into Irish law by European Communities (Award of Public Authorities’ Contracts) Regulations 2016, S.I. No. 329 of 2016. The Tender process is being conducted in compliance with the legal framework established by this legislation.
Admission to the Framework Agreement may be subject to a presentation and clarification meeting. It would be essential that the key personnel assigned to this contract should be available and present at this meeting.
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: 380000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
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: Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

General Business Skills
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79900000  -  Miscellaneous business and business-related services
80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;
• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills
• Lot 2 General Business Skills
• Lot 3 Marketing Skills
• Lot 4 Financial Skills
• Lot 5 Library Talks
• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop
The term of this Framework Agreement shall be for one year. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three (3) such extension(s) on the same terms and condition. The duration of any contract entered into under the Framework Agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.
The total estimated value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately €800,000 over the term and any possible extensions (4 years). The estimated value of the lots is as follows;
• Lot 1 €380,000
• Lot 2 €140,000
• Lot 3 €130,000
• Lot 4 €110,000
• Lot 5 €22,500
• Lot 6 €17,500
The Framework Agreement will operate as follows:
• A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot
• Successful Tenderers to be evaluated and ranked 1,2 and 3 in respect of each Lot for the term of the Framework Agreement
• The Successful Tenderer ranked number 1 will have first option on all business for the term of the Framework Agreement for the Lot or Lots for which they have applied and are selected for in the Framework Agreement. If unable to meet requirements as stated, cascade method will be used – i.e. 2nd ranked tenderer will be consulted, followed by 3rd.
Tenderers should note that there is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this Framework Agreement and that the Contracting Authority shall be under no obligation to purchase any minimum value of service under this Framework Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement no obligation whatsoever exists on the Contracting Authority to award any contract(s). No contract awarded pursuant to this competition will confer exclusivity to the Service Providers where appointed.
The appointment to the Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive Tender using the Open Procedure. The regulatory framework applicable to the Tender process comprises Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts implemented into Irish law by European Communities (Award of Public Authorities’ Contracts) Regulations 2016, S.I. No. 329 of 2016. The Tender process is being conducted in compliance with the legal framework established by this legislation.
Admission to the Framework Agreement may be subject to a presentation and clarification meeting. It would be essential that the key personnel assigned to this contract should be available and present at this meeting.
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: 140000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
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: Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Marketing Skills
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79900000  -  Miscellaneous business and business-related services
80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;
• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills
• Lot 2 General Business Skills
• Lot 3 Marketing Skills
• Lot 4 Financial Skills
• Lot 5 Library Talks
• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop
The term of this Framework Agreement shall be for one year. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three (3) such extension(s) on the same terms and condition. The duration of any contract entered into under the Framework Agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.
The total estimated value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately €800,000 over the term and any possible extensions (4 years). The estimated value of the lots is as follows;
• Lot 1 €380,000
• Lot 2 €140,000
• Lot 3 €130,000
• Lot 4 €110,000
• Lot 5 €22,500
• Lot 6 €17,500
The Framework Agreement will operate as follows:
• A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot
• Successful Tenderers to be evaluated and ranked 1,2 and 3 in respect of each Lot for the term of the Framework Agreement
• The Successful Tenderer ranked number 1 will have first option on all business for the term of the Framework Agreement for the Lot or Lots for which they have applied and are selected for in the Framework Agreement. If unable to meet requirements as stated, cascade method will be used – i.e. 2nd ranked tenderer will be consulted, followed by 3rd.
Tenderers should note that there is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this Framework Agreement and that the Contracting Authority shall be under no obligation to purchase any minimum value of service under this Framework Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement no obligation whatsoever exists on the Contracting Authority to award any contract(s). No contract awarded pursuant to this competition will confer exclusivity to the Service Providers where appointed.
The appointment to the Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive Tender using the Open Procedure. The regulatory framework applicable to the Tender process comprises Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts implemented into Irish law by European Communities (Award of Public Authorities’ Contracts) Regulations 2016, S.I. No. 329 of 2016. The Tender process is being conducted in compliance with the legal framework established by this legislation.
Admission to the Framework Agreement may be subject to a presentation and clarification meeting. It would be essential that the key personnel assigned to this contract should be available and present at this meeting.
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: 130000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
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: Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Financial Skills
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79900000  -  Miscellaneous business and business-related services
80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;
• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills
• Lot 2 General Business Skills
• Lot 3 Marketing Skills
• Lot 4 Financial Skills
• Lot 5 Library Talks
• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop
The term of this Framework Agreement shall be for one year. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three (3) such extension(s) on the same terms and condition. The duration of any contract entered into under the Framework Agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.
The total estimated value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately €800,000 over the term and any possible extensions (4 years). The estimated value of the lots is as follows;
• Lot 1 €380,000
• Lot 2 €140,000
• Lot 3 €130,000
• Lot 4 €110,000
• Lot 5 €22,500
• Lot 6 €17,500
The Framework Agreement will operate as follows:
• A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot
• Successful Tenderers to be evaluated and ranked 1,2 and 3 in respect of each Lot for the term of the Framework Agreement
• The Successful Tenderer ranked number 1 will have first option on all business for the term of the Framework Agreement for the Lot or Lots for which they have applied and are selected for in the Framework Agreement. If unable to meet requirements as stated, cascade method will be used – i.e. 2nd ranked tenderer will be consulted, followed by 3rd.
Tenderers should note that there is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this Framework Agreement and that the Contracting Authority shall be under no obligation to purchase any minimum value of service under this Framework Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement no obligation whatsoever exists on the Contracting Authority to award any contract(s). No contract awarded pursuant to this competition will confer exclusivity to the Service Providers where appointed.
The appointment to the Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive Tender using the Open Procedure. The regulatory framework applicable to the Tender process comprises Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts implemented into Irish law by European Communities (Award of Public Authorities’ Contracts) Regulations 2016, S.I. No. 329 of 2016. The Tender process is being conducted in compliance with the legal framework established by this legislation.
Admission to the Framework Agreement may be subject to a presentation and clarification meeting. It would be essential that the key personnel assigned to this contract should be available and present at this meeting.
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: 110000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
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: Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Library Talks
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79900000  -  Miscellaneous business and business-related services
80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;
• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills
• Lot 2 General Business Skills
• Lot 3 Marketing Skills
• Lot 4 Financial Skills
• Lot 5 Library Talks
• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop
The term of this Framework Agreement shall be for one year. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three (3) such extension(s) on the same terms and condition. The duration of any contract entered into under the Framework Agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.
The total estimated value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately €800,000 over the term and any possible extensions (4 years). The estimated value of the lots is as follows;
• Lot 1 €380,000
• Lot 2 €140,000
• Lot 3 €130,000
• Lot 4 €110,000
• Lot 5 €22,500
• Lot 6 €17,500
The Framework Agreement will operate as follows:
• A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot
• Successful Tenderers to be evaluated and ranked 1,2 and 3 in respect of each Lot for the term of the Framework Agreement
• The Successful Tenderer ranked number 1 will have first option on all business for the term of the Framework Agreement for the Lot or Lots for which they have applied and are selected for in the Framework Agreement. If unable to meet requirements as stated, cascade method will be used – i.e. 2nd ranked tenderer will be consulted, followed by 3rd.
Tenderers should note that there is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this Framework Agreement and that the Contracting Authority shall be under no obligation to purchase any minimum value of service under this Framework Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement no obligation whatsoever exists on the Contracting Authority to award any contract(s). No contract awarded pursuant to this competition will confer exclusivity to the Service Providers where appointed.
The appointment to the Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive Tender using the Open Procedure. The regulatory framework applicable to the Tender process comprises Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts implemented into Irish law by European Communities (Award of Public Authorities’ Contracts) Regulations 2016, S.I. No. 329 of 2016. The Tender process is being conducted in compliance with the legal framework established by this legislation.
Admission to the Framework Agreement may be subject to a presentation and clarification meeting. It would be essential that the key personnel assigned to this contract should be available and present at this meeting.
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: 22500.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
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: Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Trading Online Voucher workshop
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79900000  -  Miscellaneous business and business-related services
80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;
• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills
• Lot 2 General Business Skills
• Lot 3 Marketing Skills
• Lot 4 Financial Skills
• Lot 5 Library Talks
• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop
The term of this Framework Agreement shall be for one year. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three (3) such extension(s) on the same terms and condition. The duration of any contract entered into under the Framework Agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.
The total estimated value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately €800,000 over the term and any possible extensions (4 years). The estimated value of the lots is as follows;
• Lot 1 €380,000
• Lot 2 €140,000
• Lot 3 €130,000
• Lot 4 €110,000
• Lot 5 €22,500
• Lot 6 €17,500
The Framework Agreement will operate as follows:
• A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot
• Successful Tenderers to be evaluated and ranked 1,2 and 3 in respect of each Lot for the term of the Framework Agreement
• The Successful Tenderer ranked number 1 will have first option on all business for the term of the Framework Agreement for the Lot or Lots for which they have applied and are selected for in the Framework Agreement. If unable to meet requirements as stated, cascade method will be used – i.e. 2nd ranked tenderer will be consulted, followed by 3rd.
Tenderers should note that there is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this Framework Agreement and that the Contracting Authority shall be under no obligation to purchase any minimum value of service under this Framework Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement no obligation whatsoever exists on the Contracting Authority to award any contract(s). No contract awarded pursuant to this competition will confer exclusivity to the Service Providers where appointed.
The appointment to the Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive Tender using the Open Procedure. The regulatory framework applicable to the Tender process comprises Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts implemented into Irish law by European Communities (Award of Public Authorities’ Contracts) Regulations 2016, S.I. No. 329 of 2016. The Tender process is being conducted in compliance with the legal framework established by this legislation.
Admission to the Framework Agreement may be subject to a presentation and clarification meeting. It would be essential that the key personnel assigned to this contract should be available and present at this meeting.
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: 17500.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.
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: Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.

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:  For further information please consult the associated documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909
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

For further information please consult the associated documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909

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:  18
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:  15/08/2019
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Irish
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:  15/08/2019
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
The date and time set out above for the opening of tenders is subject to change at the discretion of Dublin City Council.

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
2021
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your solicitor.