ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/01/2020

Expire date: 26/02/2020

External Reference: 2020-208249

TED Reference: 2020/S 017-036874

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Insolvency Service of Ireland
N/A
Block 2, Phoenix House, Conyngham road
Dublin 8
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person: Deirdre Cleary
Telephone: +353 761064617
E-mail: dgcleary@isi.gov.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.isi.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/169525

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=161193&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=161193&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of legal services as described in Appendix 1 of the RFT
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79100000  -  Legal services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of legal services as described in Appendix 1 of the RFT.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 8
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Insolvency Service of Ireland invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators who wish to be considered for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of legal services as described in Appendix 1 of the RFT.
This request for tender is to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services to the Official Assignee in bankruptcy within the Insolvency Service of Ireland.
Bankruptcy
Advising on the duties and responsibilities of the Official Assignee under the Bankruptcy Act. Advising on the operation of the Bankruptcy Act and all other associated legislation (including regulations, rules of court, EU directives/Regulations, cross border insolvency). Providing legal advice and representation in legal proceedings taken by or against the Official Assignee in relation to the administration of bankruptcy estates.
Property (real and personal) and Banking
Advising on complex property and security issues affecting bankruptcy estates including: land & buildings, trusts, financial instruments and equitable/beneficial interests & charges. Acting for the Official Assignee in the realisation of assets in pursuance of his functions under the Bankruptcy Act. Advising on complex legal issues relating to pension schemes and arrangements, retirement schemes, life assurance policies and other property matters on a cross border basis.
Corporate and Commercial
Advising on corporate and commercial matters including, but not limited to; company law, tax law, corporate governance, partnership law.
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: 3252000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

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:  All solicitors proposed to provide the Services must hold valid practicing certificates to act as a solicitor in Ireland issued by the Law Society of Ireland in accordance with the Solicitors Act 1954 (as amended) or the appropriate regulatory authority if outside of the Republic of Ireland.
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

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:  3
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:  26/02/2020
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  26/02/2020
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

County Registrar
the High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Consult your legal adviser