Dublin City Council

N/A

Civic Offices, Wood Quay

Dublin 8

Dublin

IE

Contact person: Patricia OKeeffe

Telephone: +353 2226053

E-mail: patricia.okeeffe@dublincity.ie

Main address: www.dublincity.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  

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=151032&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

Regional or local authority

General public services

Request for Tenders (RFT) to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Delivery of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City Mentoring Programme

Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City invites responses to this Request for Tenders (RFT) to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement from suitably qualified individuals (Tenderers) for the provision of the MENTORING PROGRAMME as described in this RFT. LEO Dublin City proposes to award contracts for 12 months with the option to extend for three (3) periods of 12 months subject to funding being available. The Contract will not exceed 48 months.
The Services are for the delivery of the annual Mentoring programme. In 2018, €225,000 was spent delivering mentoring services.
Applications are invited from competent persons with the relevant experience, expertise and qualifications across 7 Lots in the following areas - Business Advice, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Social Media & Digital Marketing, Technology, Food and Creative. Successful Tenderers will be offered mentoring assignments on a rotation basis or by direct assignment (where appropriate).

Tenders may be submitted for  all lots

Business Advice

Lot No:  1

Main site or place of performance:  

Business Model/Company Formation
Business Evaluations
Business Planning
Franchising
Growth Strategy/ Scaling
Idea Feasibility
Import/Export
Intellectual Property/Trademarks/Patents
Human Resources
Licensing
Manufacturing/ Production
Negotiation
Networking
Product Design/Innovation
Property
Resource Management
Retail
Route to Market
Supply Chain Management
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

Finance

Lot No:  2

Main site or place of performance:  

Accounting/Bookkeeping
Assisting Clients with the drawdown of funding
Business Evaluations
Costing/Pricing
Credit Control
Financial Management/Cashflow
Preparing Microfinance Ireland (MFI) Loan Applications
Pitching for Investment/ Borrowing
Preference Share Management
Preparing grant applications, associated paperwork and presentations for the LEO Evaluations and Approval Committee (EVAC)
Reviewing grant applications and associated paperwork
Taxation/Vat
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

Marketing & Sales

Lot No:  3

Main site or place of performance:  

Advertising
Branding
Event Management
International Marketing
Lead Generation/Sales
Market Research
Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Public Relations
Merchandising
Overseas Market Research
Packaging
Pitching/Presentation Skills
Product Development
Public Relations
Route to Market
Sales Planning
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

Social Media & Digital Marketing

Lot No:  4

Main site or place of performance:  

Analytics
Brand Awareness
Content Creation
eCommerce
Online Sales
Search Engine Optimisation
Strategy
Web Optimization
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

Technology

Lot No:  5

Main site or place of performance:  

Achieving Critical Mass
App Development
Artificial Intelligence
Automisation
Blockchain
Business Planning/Growth Strategy
Customer Validation
Developing Use Cases
Lead Generation/Sales
Pitching/Presentation Skills
Platform Development
Product Design/Development
Prototype Development and Testing
Raising Finance
Resource Management
Route to Market
Software Development
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

Food

Lot No:  6

Main site or place of performance:  

Business Planning/Growth Strategy
Food Safety/Hygiene
Marketing & Sales
Manufacturing/Production
Packaging
Product Design/Development/Innovation
Supply Chain Management
Route to Market
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

Creative

Lot No:  7

Main site or place of performance:  

Business Planning/Growth Strategy
Import/Export
Manufacturing/Production
Product Design/Development/Innovation
Supply Chain Management
Route to Market
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

Supplementary Mentoring

Lot No:  8

Main site or place of performance:  

Attending Networking Events
Internal mentoring requirements of Dublin City Council
Judging Business Awards
Representing LEO/Presentations on behalf of LEO (including weekly Business Advice Clinics)
Researching relevant entrepreneurial activities
Schools Presentations
Writing Reports/Articles
Representing LEO at/Attending Tradeshows on behalf of LEO
Any other relevant/related topic

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Description of options:

Identification of the project: Ireland's European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union
EU European Regional Development Fund

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 154607

List and brief description of conditions:  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 154607

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  49

Date:  26/08/2019

Local time:  12:00

Duration in months : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Date:  26/08/2019

Local time:  12:00

Place:  

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  

Additional information
1.Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act.
2.It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3.Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
4.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.
5.Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6.The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Culture, Recreation & Amenity Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7.Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.
8.Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• To enable submission of multiple documents concurrently, download and install the ‘Upload Manager ActiveX’ facility to your eTenders user profile.
• When using the ‘Upload Manager’ facility do not use the ‘Schedule’ option.
• Instead, use only the ‘Upload’ option, which will enable monitoring of the upload.
• Suppliers who do not use the Upload Manager can upload individual files, however please ensure to allow sufficient time for upload.
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Tel: 353 (0)21 2439277 (09:00am–17:30pm GMT)
9.Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
10.Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
11.Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.
12.All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID: 151227) as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response.
All queries must be submitted before 6th August, 2019 @ 12 noon to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
13.Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.

The High Court

Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay

Dublin

Dublin 7

IE

Telephone: +353 18886000

E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie

Please consult your solicitor