Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/11/2020
External Reference: 2020-211618
TED Reference: 2020/S 223-548884
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Road Safety Authority (RSA)
N/A
Moy Business Park
Ballina
Primrose Hill
IE
Contact person:
Procurement & Contracts Office
Telephone:
+353 9625000
E-mail:
procurement@rsa.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
www.rsa.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/481
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Road Safety and Public Service Provision
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Provision of Learning and Development Services to the RSA
Reference number:
ET2004
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
80511000
-
Staff training services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The RSA previously issued a Contract Notice seeking Tenders to establish a multi-party framework for the provision of learning and development services under the following lots:
• Lot 1 – Business and Personal Skills Training;
• Lot 2 – Project Management & Change Management Training;
• Lot 3 – Compliance Training;
• Lot 4 – IT Training;
• Lot 5 – Management Training;
Following evaluation of the tenders received, the RSA has now concluded a Framework Agreement with several suppliers as set out in this Notice.
• Lot 1 – Business and Personal Skills Training;
• Lot 2 – Project Management & Change Management Training;
• Lot 3 – Compliance Training;
• Lot 4 – IT Training;
• Lot 5 – Management Training;
Following evaluation of the tenders received, the RSA has now concluded a Framework Agreement with several suppliers as set out in this Notice.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
700000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Business and Personal Skills Training
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79632000
-
Personnel-training services
80500000
-
Training services
80531200
-
Technical training services
80532000
-
Management training services
80533100
-
Computer training services
80570000
-
Personal development training services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The type of learning and development interventions that may be required under Lot 1 include but are not limited to:
- Assertiveness
- Building Resilience
- Conflict Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Excellence
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Dignity at Work
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Effective Business Writing
- Effective Communications
- Effective Meetings
- Influencing Skills
- Interviewee Skills
- Minute Taking
- Negotiation Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Report Writing
- Telephone Techniques
- Thinking Creatively
- Time Management
- Train the Trainer
- Assertiveness
- Building Resilience
- Conflict Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Excellence
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Dignity at Work
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Effective Business Writing
- Effective Communications
- Effective Meetings
- Influencing Skills
- Interviewee Skills
- Minute Taking
- Negotiation Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Report Writing
- Telephone Techniques
- Thinking Creatively
- Time Management
- Train the Trainer
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Resources
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Method Statement
/
Weighting:
40
Price
-
Weighting:
30
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Project Management and Change Management Training
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79632000
-
Personnel-training services
80500000
-
Training services
80531200
-
Technical training services
80532000
-
Management training services
80533100
-
Computer training services
80570000
-
Personal development training services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The type of learning and development interventions that may be required under Lot 2 include but are not limited to:
- Change Management
- Contract Management
- LEAN
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Contract Management
- LEAN
- Project Management
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Resources
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Method Statement
/
Weighting:
40
Price
-
Weighting:
30
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Compliance Training
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79632000
-
Personnel-training services
80500000
-
Training services
80531200
-
Technical training services
80532000
-
Management training services
80533100
-
Computer training services
80570000
-
Personal development training services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The type of learning and development interventions that may be required under Lot 2 include but are not limited to:
- Freedom of Information
- GDPR
- Public Procurement
- Freedom of Information
- GDPR
- Public Procurement
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Resources
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Method Statement
/
Weighting:
40
Price
-
Weighting:
30
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
IT Training
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79632000
-
Personnel-training services
80500000
-
Training services
80531200
-
Technical training services
80532000
-
Management training services
80533100
-
Computer training services
80570000
-
Personal development training services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The type of learning and development interventions that may be required under Lot 2 include but are not limited to:
- Android
- Data Analytics
- ECDL
- MS Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel / Excel Online
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft One Drive
- Microsoft One Note
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft SharePoint / SharePoint Online
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word / Word Online
- SQL
- Tableau
- Windows 10
- Android
- Data Analytics
- ECDL
- MS Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel / Excel Online
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft One Drive
- Microsoft One Note
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft SharePoint / SharePoint Online
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word / Word Online
- SQL
- Tableau
- Windows 10
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Resources
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Method Statement
/
Weighting:
40
Price
-
Weighting:
30
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Management Training
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79632000
-
Personnel-training services
80500000
-
Training services
80531200
-
Technical training services
80532000
-
Management training services
80533100
-
Computer training services
80570000
-
Personal development training services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The type of learning and development interventions that may be required under Lot 2 include but are not limited to:
- People Management Skills
- The New Manager
- People Management Skills
- The New Manager
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Resources
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Method Statement
/
Weighting:
40
Price
-
Weighting:
30
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 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: 2020/S 042-100166
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Business and Personal Skills Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
14
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Carr Communications
IE9F54784R
5 Northumberland Road
Dublin 4
Ballsbridge
IE
Telephone:
+353 017728900
E-mail:
angela@carrcommunications.ie
Fax:
+353 017728902
Internet address:
http://www.carrcommunications.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:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Business and Personal Skills Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
14
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Distinctions Coaching and Consultancy
504195
40 Kill Avenue
Dun Laoghaire
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 15490319
E-mail:
dayna@distinctions.ie
Internet address:
http://www.distinctions.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:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Business and Personal Skills Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
14
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton
N/A
13-18 City Quay
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 016805902
E-mail:
susan.lynch@ie.gt.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Business and Personal Skills Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
14
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Optima Training and Consulting
3397494DH
Aras Mumhan, Castletroy
Limerick
Limerick
IE
E-mail:
a.carmody@optimatraining.ie
Internet address:
http://www.OptimaTraining.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:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Business and Personal Skills Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
14
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
The Beacon HRM Group
523483
Suite 12, Brabazon Green
Bettystown
Meath
IE
Telephone:
+353 419886182
E-mail:
kglynn@beaconhrm.com
Internet address:
http://www.beaconhrm.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Project Management and Change Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
AspiraCon Ltd., trading as Aspira
IE9655305G
Aspira House, 1102 Euro Business Park, Little Island
Cork
Cork
IE
Telephone:
+353 212352550
E-mail:
procurement@aspira.ie
Internet address:
http://www.aspira.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:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Project Management and Change Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton
N/A
13-18 City Quay
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 016805902
E-mail:
susan.lynch@ie.gt.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Project Management and Change Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Optima Training and Consulting
3397494DH
Aras Mumhan, Castletroy
Limerick
Limerick
IE
E-mail:
a.carmody@optimatraining.ie
Internet address:
http://www.OptimaTraining.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:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 9
Title: Lot 3 - Compliance Training
V.1)
Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejectedSection V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - IT Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Compupac Ireland Ltd.,
9689731P
unit 9, Cleveragh Industrial Park, The Back Avenue
Sligo
Cleveragh
IE
Telephone:
+353 719158700
E-mail:
gmcmanus@compupacit.ie
Fax:
+353 719169702
Internet address:
http://compupacit.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:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - IT Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton
N/A
13-18 City Quay
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 016805902
E-mail:
susan.lynch@ie.gt.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - IT Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Hartley People
N/A
29 Manor Street
Waterford
Waterford
IE
Telephone:
+353 51878813
E-mail:
rhartley@hartleypeople.com
Fax:
+353 51878827
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - IT Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
IACT - Irish Academy of Computer Training
8207579K
32 Fitzwilliam St. Upr
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Telephone:
+353 14347602
E-mail:
eleanor@iact.ie
Internet address:
http://www.iact.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:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - IT Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
InspiringWays Training and Consultancy
637982
14/15 Parliament Street
Dublin 2
IE
E-mail:
geoff@inspiringways.com
Internet address:
http://www.inspiringways.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
16
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Carr Communications
IE9F54784R
5 Northumberland Road
Dublin 4
Ballsbridge
IE
Telephone:
+353 017728900
E-mail:
angela@carrcommunications.ie
Fax:
+353 017728902
Internet address:
http://www.carrcommunications.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:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
16
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Distinctions Coaching and Consultancy
504195
40 Kill Avenue
Dun Laoghaire
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 15490319
E-mail:
dayna@distinctions.ie
Internet address:
http://www.distinctions.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:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
16
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton
N/A
13-18 City Quay
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 016805902
E-mail:
susan.lynch@ie.gt.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
16
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Optima Training and Consulting
3397494DH
Aras Mumhan, Castletroy
Limerick
Limerick
IE
E-mail:
a.carmody@optimatraining.ie
Internet address:
http://www.OptimaTraining.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:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Management Training
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
30/10/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
16
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
The Beacon HRM Group
523483
Suite 12, Brabazon Green
Bettystown
Meath
IE
Telephone:
+353 419886182
E-mail:
kglynn@beaconhrm.com
Internet address:
http://www.beaconhrm.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
The value specified in respect of each Lot is an approximate breakdown of the total estimated value of the Framework which is circa €700,000 in total. The actual breakdown per Lot may vary over the Framework Agreement Term depending on the RSA's requirements, budget availability and demand depending on the outcome of various training needs analysis activities.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court of Ireland
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please consult your legal advisors