Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/10/2019

External Reference: 2019-283779

TED Reference: 2019/S 191-464605

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

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.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.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  777500.00  EUR
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed Course Content, Course Delivery and Supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and Balance of the Training Resources proposed for delivery of programmes  /  Weighting:  30
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  40
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed Course Content, Course Delivery and Supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and Balance of the Training Resources proposed for delivery of programmes  /  Weighting:  30
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  40
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed Course Content, Course Delivery and Supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and Balance of the Training Resources proposed for delivery of programmes  /  Weighting:  30
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  40
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed Course Content, Course Delivery and Supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and Balance of the Training Resources proposed for delivery of programmes  /  Weighting:  30
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  40
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed Course Content, Course Delivery and Supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and Balance of the Training Resources proposed for delivery of programmes  /  Weighting:  30
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  40
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed Course Content, Course Delivery and Supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and Balance of the Training Resources proposed for delivery of programmes  /  Weighting:  30
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  40
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 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
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: 2019/S 136-335457

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Start your own Business Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Dublin Business Innovation Centre
481265M
1st Floor, The Tower, Trinity Enterprise Centre, P
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 16713111
Internet address: http://www.dublinbic.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  380000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Start your own Business Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Talentpool Ltd.
9811580V
2 Railway Terrace,
Naas
Kildare
IE
Telephone: +353 863746230
Internet address: http://www.talentpoolltd.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  380000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Start your own Business Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

The Entrepreneurs Academy
8288685Q
16 Fitzwilliam Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 014197000

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  380000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 1

Lot No: 2

Title: General Business Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

The Entrepreneurs Academy
8288685Q
16 Fitzwilliam Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 014197000

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  140000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 2

Lot No: 3

Title: Marketing Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Talentpool Ltd.
9811580V
2 Railway Terrace,
Naas
Kildare
IE
Telephone: +353 863746230
Internet address: http://www.talentpoolltd.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  130000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 1

Lot No: 3

Title: Marketing Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

The Entrepreneurs Academy
8288685Q
16 Fitzwilliam Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 014197000

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  130000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 1

Lot No: 4

Title: Financial Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Optimum Limited
N/A
28 Westland Square
Dublin
Pearse Street
IE
Telephone: +353 872570246
Fax: +353 16728628

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  110000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 2

Lot No: 4

Title: Financial Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

The Entrepreneurs Academy
8288685Q
16 Fitzwilliam Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 014197000

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  110000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Lot 5

Title: Library Talks

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: Ranked 1

Title: Trading Online Voucher workshop

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/10/2019
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  11
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

The Entrepreneurs Academy
8288685Q
16 Fitzwilliam Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 014197000

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  17500.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

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.