ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/07/2021

Expire date: 23/08/2021

External Reference: 2021-224899

TED Reference: 2021/S 133-354107

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Kerry Education and Training Board
N/A
Centrepoint
Tralee
John Joe Sheehy Road
IE
Contact person: Edward O'Neill
Telephone: +353 0667121488
E-mail: eoneill@kerryetb.ie
Fax: +353 0667121531
NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.kerryetb.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/440

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=193011&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=193011&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

RFT for a service provider for the development of Microsoft 365 Architecture
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

In summary, the Services comprise: a service provider for the development of Microsoft 365 Architecture , a Digital Workplace software platform to improve communication, collaboration and staff engagement across the organisation.
Kerry ETB is committed to improving the organisation through the use of modern and innovative digital collaboration tools with particular focus on employee engagement. Kerry
ETB requires a Digital Workplace software platform to improve its internal and external communications, engage with mass employee audiences, targeted groups, and key stakeholders quickly, efficiently, and securely. For the purpose of this tender, it may be assumed that the user base will start off at 931 users
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 300000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Co. Kerry
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the Services comprise: a service provider for the development of Microsoft 365 Architecture , a Digital Workplace software platform to improve communication, collaboration and staff engagement across the organisation.
Kerry ETB is committed to improving the organisation through the use of modern and innovative digital collaboration tools with particular focus on employee engagement. Kerry
ETB requires a Digital Workplace software platform to improve its internal and external communications, engage with mass employee audiences, targeted groups, and key stakeholders quickly, efficiently, and securely. For the purpose of this tender, it may be assumed that the user base will start off at 931 users
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: 300000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of
up to 12 Months with a maximum of two such extension or extensions on the same terms
and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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:  As stated in the procurement documents.
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

III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  09/08/2021
Local time:  16:00
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

Duration in months : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  09/08/2021
Local time:  16:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Kerry Education and Traing Board
Tralee
IE