Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/07/2020
Expire date: 14/08/2020
External Reference: 2020-212630
TED Reference: 2020/S 134-329729
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
9510201H
Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street
Dublin, D08 DK10
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Emma Kelly
Telephone:
+353 16463441
E-mail:
emma.kelly@tii.ie
Internet address(es):
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/120261
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=169195&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=169195&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Roads, Metro and Light Rail
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Learning and Development Services Framework
Reference number:
TII263
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
80500000
-
Training services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Learning and Development Team in TII is committed to creating an environment which drives high performance and provides continuous learning opportunities for employees. To assist with staff development over the coming 4 years, TII is now inviting tenders from suitably experienced, qualified and reputed companies to provide a range of learning and development training and support services through a combination of traditional classroom and virtual settings. Services would include but not be limited to the following areas:
1. Line Management Training and Support
2. E-Learning Services (Preparation, Development and Implementation)
3. Soft Skills training including Holding Effective Conversations
4. Coaching
5. Team Development
6. Mentoring Support
7. Facilitation Support
8. Psychometric Testing / Assessment Tools
1. Line Management Training and Support
2. E-Learning Services (Preparation, Development and Implementation)
3. Soft Skills training including Holding Effective Conversations
4. Coaching
5. Team Development
6. Mentoring Support
7. Facilitation Support
8. Psychometric Testing / Assessment Tools
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 480000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
80511000
-
Staff training services
80521000
-
Training programme services
80522000
-
Training seminars
80532000
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Management training services
80570000
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Personal development training services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The mission of TII is to provide high quality transport infrastructure and services, delivering a better quality of life and supporting economic growth. TII is funded by a number of national and European bodies within a strategic context. As recipients of public funding, we are highly accountable for ensuring we are continuously delivering value to our stakeholders and customers.
Our Vision is:
• To be leaders in the delivery and operation of transport infrastructure.
• To ensure that Ireland’s national road and light rail infrastructure is safe, sustainable and resilient, delivering better accessibility and mobility for people and goods.
• To be recognised as an organisation that values its people, customers and partners.
Key amongst TII’s strategic goals sits its ‘People’ objective i.e. to maintain, enhance and harness the capability of the TII team and promote the values of collaboration, innovation, integrity and the spirit of public service.
TII currently employs c275 employees, most of whom are based in its Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 offices. The remainder are regionally or site based.
To assist with staff development over the coming 4 years, TII is now inviting tenders to provide a range of learning and development training and support services through a combination of traditional classroom and virtual settings. Services would include but not be limited to the following areas:
Line Management Training and Support
E-Learning Services (Preparation, Development and Implementation)
Soft Skills training e.g. Holding Effective Conversations
Coaching
Team Development
Mentoring Support
Facilitation Support
Psychometric Testing / Assessment Tools
Our Vision is:
• To be leaders in the delivery and operation of transport infrastructure.
• To ensure that Ireland’s national road and light rail infrastructure is safe, sustainable and resilient, delivering better accessibility and mobility for people and goods.
• To be recognised as an organisation that values its people, customers and partners.
Key amongst TII’s strategic goals sits its ‘People’ objective i.e. to maintain, enhance and harness the capability of the TII team and promote the values of collaboration, innovation, integrity and the spirit of public service.
TII currently employs c275 employees, most of whom are based in its Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 offices. The remainder are regionally or site based.
To assist with staff development over the coming 4 years, TII is now inviting tenders to provide a range of learning and development training and support services through a combination of traditional classroom and virtual settings. Services would include but not be limited to the following areas:
Line Management Training and Support
E-Learning Services (Preparation, Development and Implementation)
Soft Skills training e.g. Holding Effective Conversations
Coaching
Team Development
Mentoring Support
Facilitation Support
Psychometric Testing / Assessment Tools
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: 480000.00
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.2.12)
Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.1.2)
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:
4
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:
14/08/2020
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/01/2021
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
14/08/2020
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
TII will not be liable for any participant’s costs arising in connection with participating in the competition, irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is cancelled or postponed.
- TII has the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the contract by other means,
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information
or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed appropriate. In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
- If any past or future contracts or other documents are summarised or described in this document, or in other information given to Candidates, the summary or description must not be taken as comprehensive, or as a substitute for reading the contract or other document itself when it becomes available.
- Award of contract will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
- Award of contract may be subject to successful interview.
- Interested parties are advised that TII is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information). If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Please note, it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response.
- An ITT and ESPD are available on the etenders Website at http://www.etenders.gov.ie. Interested parties wishing to participate should ensure that the ESPD, supporting documents, and Criterion Responses relating to the tender are completed and returned in accordance with the requirements set out in the ITT.
- TII has the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the contract by other means,
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information
or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed appropriate. In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
- If any past or future contracts or other documents are summarised or described in this document, or in other information given to Candidates, the summary or description must not be taken as comprehensive, or as a substitute for reading the contract or other document itself when it becomes available.
- Award of contract will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
- Award of contract may be subject to successful interview.
- Interested parties are advised that TII is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information). If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Please note, it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response.
- An ITT and ESPD are available on the etenders Website at http://www.etenders.gov.ie. Interested parties wishing to participate should ensure that the ESPD, supporting documents, and Criterion Responses relating to the tender are completed and returned in accordance with the requirements set out in the ITT.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886511
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax:
+353 18886125
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie