Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/03/2022

External Reference: 2022-211469

TED Reference: 2022/S 055-144188

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

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
IE
Contact person: John O'Donovan
Telephone: +353 0872893211
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.tusla.ie

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.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  230000000.00  EUR
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Methodology  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management Proposals  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Compliance Proposals  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Promoting the use of Environmental and Social Considerations  /  Weighting:  5
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)

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Methodology  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management Proposals  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Compliance Proposals  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Promoting the use of Environmental and Social Considerations  /  Weighting:  5
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)

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Methodology  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management Proposals  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Compliance Proposals  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Promoting the use of Environmental and Social Considerations  /  Weighting:  5
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)

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Methodology  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management Proposals  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Compliance Proposals  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Promoting the use of Environmental and Social Considerations  /  Weighting:  5
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)

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Methodology  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management Proposals  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Compliance Proposals  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Promoting the use of Environmental and Social Considerations  /  Weighting:  5
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

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 167-437924

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Standard/General Foster Care

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Five Rivers Ireland
N/A
Unit 40 Stadium Business Park
Finglas
Ballycoolin Road
IE
Telephone: +353 018665290
Fax: +353 018976210
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:  170000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  170000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Standard/General Foster Care

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Fostering First Ireland
1234
Grantham House, Grantham Street
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 14171944
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ffi.ie

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:  170000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  170000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Standard/General Foster Care

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Horizon House / FCI (Sorcha Homes Ltd)
9572012E
324 Swords Road, Santry,
Dublin
Dublin 9
IE
Telephone: +353 867827833
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.aislinghomes.ie

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:  170000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  170000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: Standard/General Foster Care

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Orchard Childrens Service
376074
Park West Bus Pk
Dublin 12
IE
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:  170000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  170000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 1

Title: Standard/General Foster Care

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Origins Foster Care
3439296 DH
Unit 3, The Friary, Bow Street
Dublin 7
D7
IE
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:  170000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  170000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Title: Emergency (Out of Hours) Foster Care Placements

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Five Rivers Ireland
N/A
Unit 40 Stadium Business Park
Finglas
Ballycoolin Road
IE
Telephone: +353 018665290
Fax: +353 018976210
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:  14000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  14000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Lot No: 3

Title: Enhanced Foster Care (Therapeutic Placements)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Five Rivers Ireland
N/A
Unit 40 Stadium Business Park
Finglas
Ballycoolin Road
IE
Telephone: +353 018665290
Fax: +353 018976210
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:  26000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  26000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 3

Title: Enhanced Foster Care (Therapeutic Placements)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Fostering First Ireland
1234
Grantham House, Grantham Street
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 14171944
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ffi.ie

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:  26000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  26000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 3

Title: Enhanced Foster Care (Therapeutic Placements)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Orchard Childrens Service
376074
Park West Bus Pk
Dublin 12
IE
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:  26000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  26000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 4

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

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Fostering First Ireland
1234
Grantham House, Grantham Street
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 14171944
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ffi.ie

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:  10000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 4

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

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Orchard Childrens Service
376074
Park West Bus Pk
Dublin 12
IE
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:  10000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 12

Lot No: 5

Title: Aftercare (remaining with existing Carers after turning 18 years)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Five Rivers Ireland
N/A
Unit 40 Stadium Business Park
Finglas
Ballycoolin Road
IE
Telephone: +353 018665290
Fax: +353 018976210
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:  10000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 13

Lot No: 5

Title: Aftercare (remaining with existing Carers after turning 18 years)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Fostering First Ireland
1234
Grantham House, Grantham Street
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 14171944
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ffi.ie

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:  10000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 14

Lot No: 5

Title: Aftercare (remaining with existing Carers after turning 18 years)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Orchard Childrens Service
376074
Park West Bus Pk
Dublin 12
IE
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:  10000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Dublin
IE