ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/08/2022

Expire date: 16/09/2022

External Reference: 2022-274242

TED Reference: 2022/S 155-443444

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Social Protection
N/A
College Road
Sligo
IE
IE
Contact person: Edel Mulvihill
Telephone: +353 10000
E-mail: Edel.Mulvihill@welfare.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-employment-affairs-and-social-protection/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/349

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=220720&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=220720&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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

Social protection

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The Provision for the design, validation and delivery of an existing National Framework of Qualifications accredited educational programme for DSP staff
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The delivery, of an existing accredited programme in support of a number of established Department roles, with the opportunity for development of additional or replacement programmes during the contract duration .
The Department currently delivers a set of seven tailored QQI-accredited courses in partnership with an established Service-Delivery Partner for which the contract concludes in July 2023. Responses to tender are now sought for the next Service-Delivery Partner(s) by way of an open-procurement process.
The successful bidder(s) will work with the Department to review and, where appropriate, refine the existing programme offering, including the possible inclusion of further programmes in line with the Department's learning and development strategy .
The existing programmes, and any new programmes developed over the lifetime of the contract, will be delivered to an agreed level of accreditation.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1500000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80511000  -  Staff training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

The delivery, of an existing accredited programme in support of a number of established Department roles, with the opportunity for development of additional or replacement programmes during the contract duration .
The Department currently delivers a set of seven tailored QQI-accredited courses in partnership with an established Service-Delivery Partner for which the contract concludes in July 2023. Responses to tender are now sought for the next Service-Delivery Partner(s) by way of an open-procurement process.
The successful bidder(s) will work with the Department to review and, where appropriate, refine the existing programme offering, including the possible inclusion of further programmes in line with the Department's learning and development strategy .
The existing programmes, and any new programmes developed over the lifetime of the contract, will be delivered to an agreed level of accreditation. The level of accreditation required will range from a minimum NFQ Level 6 (HETAC) to Level 8 depending on each individual programme and will be agreed between the Department and the successful bidder that has delegated-authority from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
The existing accredited programme being delivered is designed as a series of modules that attract credits as part of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Students, on acquiring the requisite number of credits, are awarded an appropriate qualification by an awarding body recognised under the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Material in use in the delivery of the existing seven courses will be made available to the successful bidder(s) as a basis for future development and delivery of a set of updated programme syllabi in partnership with the Department. The new learning programme must be capable of being delivered to staff to include face-to-face learning, remote office and home-based learning environments.The option of regional delivery is also required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality, comprehensiveness and suitability  /  Weighting:  400
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Calibre and balance of the personnel  /  Weighting:  200
Price  -  Weighting:  400
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
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 one year 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.1.2)

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

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:  16/09/2022
Local time:  17:00
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  16/09/2022
Local time:  17:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000