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Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 29/09/2021

External Reference: 2021-236487

TED Reference: 2021/S 192-500495

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Limerick
N/A
Castletroy
Limerick
Limerick
IE
Contact person: Majella O'Gorman
Telephone: +353 061213078
E-mail: majella.ogorman@ul.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.ul.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1124

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Panel for Higher Education International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
Reference number:  UL0660
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80300000  -  Higher education services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
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

East Asia
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80400000  -  Adult and other education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Panel based on completion of QQ  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
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.2.14)

Additional information

23 Agents approved on lot 1:
Beijing EBI
Beijing IO
Beijing Joy Chen
Beijing Qiande Wuzhong
Beijing Zhaolong
Brand New Consult
Bright Can-Achieve
Castel
D&LT Consultancy
Dalian Tuozhong
EDU Global China
Education Int (EIC)
Golden Arrow
Huatong Xin Nuo
Liucheng International
Muhe International
NEA
Shanzi Dandelion
Smith Education
Winplus
Wiseway Global
Zhejiang Shining
UKEAS
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

South Asia
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80300000  -  Higher education services
80430000  -  Adult-education services at university level
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Completion of QQ criteria  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
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.2.14)

Additional information

18 Suppliers Added:
Asia World Education AWE
Castel
Fateh Education
GeeBee Education Pvt Ltd
Gesu Cristo Group
Global Edge
Grad Abroad
Newstrides
Oberoi's Education Link PvT Ltd
Prem N Kapur
Preston Education
Sarem Education
SS Group of Educational Institutions
Recruitnet Education Consultancy
UKEAS
KC Overseas Education
Edwise
Maryland Consultancy
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Southeast Asia
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80300000  -  Higher education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Completion of QQ criteria  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
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.2.14)

Additional information

15 Agents accepted:
Castel
O'Brien Associates
UKEAS
KC Overseas Education
Go! 21 Education
Global Study Partners
PHC Edu Links
VEC
Prestige UHAK
Smart Global Education
QStudy
IEC Abroad
Study Ireland
Global Education
MyStudy
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Middle East & North Africa
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Completion of QQ criteria  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
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.2.14)

Additional information

7 Agents accepted:
Castel
Gesu Cristo Group
O'Brien Associates
Uniserv
AFA
Worldview
Morgan Oxford Education
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sub-Sahara Africa
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80300000  -  Higher education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Completion of QQ criterion  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
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.2.14)

Additional information

22 Agents accepted on this lot:
Astolinks Co. Ltd
Castel
Riabisel
Ricburn
Sharz
TG Marchnata Enterprises
IE Abroad
LOJ
Uniserv
MB Edu Consult
Glory Edcuation
Solid Links
Study Options
UKEAS
Worldview
Morgan Oxford Education
Regal Uno Consulting RUC
LinkPro
Elle Jacobs
M-Renoy International
WR Education
ICAS (Inspiring Careers)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

The Americas
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80300000  -  Higher education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Completion of QQ criterion  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  `0
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.2.14)

Additional information

5 Agents accepted to lot 6:
Castel
Estudios Profesionales En Ingels
GDL Travel
KOM Consultants
Logos Global
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Rest of World
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80300000  -  Higher education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Completion of QQ criterion  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
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.2.14)

Additional information

2 Agents accepted:
Castel
UKEAS
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

North America/Canada specifically for School of Medicine & School of Allied Health
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80300000  -  Higher education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Creation of a Panel with 8 regions/lots to secure the services of International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Completion of QQ criterion  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
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.2.14)

Additional information

1 Agent accepted:
Atlantic Bridge (Lot 7 & 8) as it applies to School of Medicine & School of Allied Health only.

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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2021/S 095-249548

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Panel for Higher Education International Student Recruitment Agents for the University of Limerick

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/09/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  94
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  94
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  88
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  94
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Panel Listing
Different per supplier
Various countries
Limerick
IE
Telephone: +00 35361202700
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
Panel Listing
Various Countries
Limerick
IE
Telephone: +353 61202700
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  700000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  700000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Dublin
IE
Internet address: www.courts.ie