Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Tusla Child and Family Agency

3218849KH

The Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter

Dublin 8

Dublin

Contact person: John O'Donovan

Telephone: +353 0872893211

E-mail: john@iprocure.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.tusla.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/105768

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=195974&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=195974&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

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) invites tenders to this request for tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Non-Statutory Providers for the provision of Private Foster Care Services

Reference number: 196992

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85000000 - Health and social work services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

Tusla wishes to procure Private Foster Care Services to complement existing community based private foster care services.
Tusla intends to meet this requirement by putting in place a Bespoke Panel Arrangement to complement Tusla’s existing fostering services and supports with suitable Panel Approved Provider (i.e. Non Statutory suppliers/service providers).
Tusla’s service requirements are broken into five lots for the purposes of this tender competition.
This tender process is being conducted under Annex XIV of Procurement Directives 2014/24/EU. The required services are listed as Annex XIV services, and accordingly, only Articles 74 to 77 of Directive 2014/24/EU applies to the award of any contract(s) that arise from this process

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 230000000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Standard/General Foster Care

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of Private Foster Care Services for Lot 1 -Standard/General Foster Care- as per tender documents.

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: 170000000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Provision of two extensions, of up to 48 months and 36 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions.

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Emergency (Out of Hours) Foster Care Placements

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of Private Foster Care Services for Lot 2 -Emergency (out of hours) Foster Care Placements - as per tender documents.

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: 13650000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Provision of two extensions, of up to 48 months and 36 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions.

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Enhanced Foster Care (Therapeutic Placements)

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of Private Foster Care Services for Lot 3 -Enhanced Foster Care (Therapeutic Placements) - as per tender documents.

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: 26000000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Provision of two extensions, of up to 48 months and 36 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions.

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supported Lodgings for Young People (16 - 18 years old)

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of Private Foster Care Services for Lot 4 -Supported Lodgings for Young People (16 - 18 years old) - as per tender documents.

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: 11000000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Provision of two extensions, of up to 48 months and 36 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions.

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Aftercare (remaining with existing Carers after turning 18 years)

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of Private Foster Care Services for Lot 5 -Aftercare (remaining with existing Carers after turning 18 years) - as per tender documents.

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: 10000000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Provision of two extensions, of up to 48 months and 36 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions.

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 per tender 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.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As per tender documents

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 : yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 26/09/2021

Local time: 15:00

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 : 18 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 26/09/2021

Local time: 15:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Between 36 and 120 months

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court

Dublin