ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/02/2023

Expire date: 12/03/2023

External Reference: 2023-253326

TED Reference: 2023/S 032-095075

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Macra Agricultural Skillnet
N/A
Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell
Dublin 12
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person: Gillian Richardson
Telephone: +353 860334583
E-mail: grichardson@macra.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.macraskillnet.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/131689

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=233813&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=233813&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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Macra Agricultural Skillnet - provider for a Masters programme aimed at building performance in Agri Advisors, Educators and Sales People
Reference number:  Masters Development & Delivery
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Macra Agricultural Skillnet provides part funded training to our
members. We are procuring an organisation to develop course content and deliver the training course according to our Course specifications. We aim to train approx. 15 candidates in 2023. Tenders will be assessed on a number of criteria
including value for money, demonstration of ability to develop suitable course content, demonstration of ability to deliver training, location / area served, Module Descriptors and Course content, availability of training facilities where applicable and reputation / experience.
Organisations should be in a position, on awarding of a contract to
supply Macra Agricultural Skillnet with a Tax Clearance Code and a
copy of their Insurance. The provider will also be required to enter into a contract
with the network to comply with our operating procedures.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03000000  -  Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 12
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A two-year part time and distance learning programme, which should aim to provide graduates the skills and knowledge to support farmers in business development and innovation. Course participants are intended to be working in roles with farmers such as technical sales, consultancy, advisory services, and education delivery and the course duration, delivery and material should be suitable. The programme can be both online and face to face where students complete modules and assignments.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Methodology and Approach  /  Weighting:  35
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Relevant Experience  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Sustainability  /  Weighting:  10
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  30
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/08/2023  /  End: 31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Three years total contract - two one year renewals available
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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

The attached RFT includes more detailed information on the tender requirement.

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:  Third level institute
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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  12/03/2023
Local time:  12:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  01/02/2024
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  12/03/2023
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Irish farm Centre
DUBLIN
Dublin 12
IE
Telephone: +353 860334583
E-mail: grichardson@macra.ie
Internet address: www.macraskillnet.ie