ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/07/2022

Expire date: 25/08/2022

External Reference: 2022-256358

TED Reference: 2022/S 145-413782

Prior information notice

Cached Version

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, D01 PF72
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Brian Smith
Telephone: +76 1008261
E-mail: brian.smith@ogp.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
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=219881&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

RFI - PROJ000008012 - ISW023F - Request for Information in preparation for the establishment a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Microsoft Licensing Services
Reference number:  RFI - PROJ000008012 - ISW023F
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72260000  -  Software-related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Microsoft licensing services are commonly procured across the Irish public service. The OGP has decided to put in place a national framework to replace the existing framework, which will expire in 2023.
The OGP is now undertaking a process to review, refresh and combine the current Multi Supplier Framework which was established under RFT 150530 (Ted Ref: 2019/S 091-219327).
The OGP intends to run a competitive procurement process for the establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework for the provision of Microsoft licensing services in early 2023. This will result in the establishment of a Framework Agreement available for use by public sector bodies. As part of this process the OGP wishes to take market soundings to identify market capabilities, supply cost factor and general market dynamics. Our aim is to establish a fit for purpose whole-of-government Framework Agreement for the provision of Microsoft licensing services for the proposed term 2023 to 2027.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

RFI - PROJ000008012 - ISW023F - Request for Information in preparation for the establishment a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Microsoft Licensing Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72261000  -  Software support services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72268000  -  Software supply services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Microsoft licensing services are commonly procured across the Irish public service. Due to the considerable level of expenditure in this area the OGP has decided (in line with its mandate to establish central procurement arrangements) to put in place a national framework to replace the existing national framework (which will expire in 2023).
In this regard, the OGP is undertaking a process to review, refresh and combine the current Multi Supplier Framework for the provision of Microsoft Licensing Services which was established under RFT 150530 (Ted Ref: 2019/S 091-219327).
The OGP intends to run a competitive procurement process for the establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework for the provision of Microsoft licensing services in early 2023. This will result in the establishment of a Framework Agreement available for use by public sector bodies. As part of this process the OGP wishes to take market soundings to identify market capabilities, supply cost factor and general market dynamics. Our aim is to establish a fit for purpose whole-of-government Framework Agreement for the provision of Microsoft licensing services for the proposed term 2023 to 2027.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

09/01/2023

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

See documents enclosed for detailed information.