Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Social Protection

N/A

College Road

Sligo

Contact person: Alan McGettigan

Telephone: +353 017043000

E-mail: Alan.McGettigan@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=235769&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=235769&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

RFT for the provision of case worker services by organisations involved in emergency food provision

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in up to four regions of Ireland: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway; by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 324000.00 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

Lot 1 - Dublin

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Dublin by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

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: 81000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up 6 months with a maximum of one (1) such 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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Cork

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Cork

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Cork by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

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: 81000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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

Lot 3 - Limerick

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Limerick

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Limerick by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

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: 81000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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

Lot 4 - Galway

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Galway

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Galway by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

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: 81000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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: 20/04/2023

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: 20/04/2023

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

Four Courts, Inns Quay

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000