ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/12/2020

Expire date: 12/12/2021

External Reference: 2020-297367

TED Reference: 2020/S 242-597757

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper
Dublin 1. D01 PF72.
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
E-mail: support@ogp.gov.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ogp.gov.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=179607&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
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

Prior Information Notice for the provision of External ICT Technical Support for Irish Public Sector Bodies.
Reference number:  PROJ000005516 - IPS011F
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Office of Government Procurement, as a central purchasing body, intends to invite tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement(s) to replace its existing multi-supplier framework for the provision of External ICT Technical Support which is due to expire during 2021.
It is likely that two separate calls for competition will be made: 1) for the provision of teams (i.e. multiple resources) of technical ICT roles/resources to provide ICT projects/support services and 2) for the provision of individual ICT technical roles/resources on an ad-hoc basis to provide ICT Technical Support.
The services may include but are not limited to the provision of skilled ICT resources for; ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support; Helpdesk and Field/Desktop Support; Applications Development, Management and Support; Business Intelligence and Analytics Services and Support; Cyber Security Services; and associated ICT services.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72200000  -  Software programming and consultancy services
72230000  -  Custom software development services
72300000  -  Data services
72400000  -  Internet services
72500000  -  Computer-related services
72600000  -  Computer support and consultancy services
72700000  -  Computer network services
72800000  -  Computer audit and testing services
72900000  -  Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only and not a call for competition – a call, or calls, for competition may be made early in 2021.
The Office of Government Procurement, as a central purchasing body, intends to invite tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement(s) to replace its existing multi-supplier framework for the provision of External ICT Technical Support which is due to expire during 2021.
It is likely that two separate calls for competition will be made: 1) for the provision of teams (i.e. multiple resources) of technical ICT roles/resources to provide ICT projects/support services and 2) for the provision of individual ICT technical roles/resources on an ad-hoc basis to provide ICT Technical Support.
The services may include but are not limited to the provision of skilled ICT resources for; ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support; Helpdesk and Field/Desktop Support; Applications Development, Management and Support; Business Intelligence and Analytics Services and Support; Cyber Security Services; and associated ICT services.
This PIN is being made, to inform the market of potential frameworks or contracts, by way of information only. It does not constitute an offer or commitment to enter into a Framework Agreement and/or any contract. Details of individual procurements pursuant to this notice will be advertised as separate notices in due course.
The Office of Government Procurement does not seek or require a response to this PIN.
II.2.14)

Additional information

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only and not a call for competition – a call, or calls, for competition may be made early in 2021.
The Office of Government Procurement does not seek or require a response to this PIN.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

15/01/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice only