Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/04/2023

Expire date: 22/05/2023

External Reference: 2023-221417

TED Reference: 2023/S 081-244984

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (Offaly)
N/A
Head Office, Ridge Road, Portlaoise
Co. Laois
Laois
IE
Contact person: Anne Carroll
Telephone: +353 579349400
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.loetb.ie

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=240833&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The provision of Concession Canteen Services to schools/centres under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Reference number:  Supply of Catering Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

55524000  -  School catering services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Laois and Offaly are seeking submissions from suitable candidates to provide canteen facilities to Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1500000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  6
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Ard Scoil Chiarain Naofa
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55500000  -  Canteen and catering services
55520000  -  Catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Laois and Offaly ETB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Concession Canteen Services to schools/centres under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

Colaiste Naomh Cormac
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55500000  -  Canteen and catering services
55520000  -  Catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Laois and Offaly ETB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Concession Canteen Services to schools/centres under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

Oaklands Community College
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55500000  -  Canteen and catering services
55520000  -  Catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Laois and Offaly ETB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Concession Canteen Services to schools/centres under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

Portlaoise College
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55500000  -  Canteen and catering services
55520000  -  Catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Laois and Offaly ETB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Concession Canteen Services to schools/centres under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

St. Fergal’s Community College
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55500000  -  Canteen and catering services
55520000  -  Catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Laois and Offaly ETB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Concession Canteen Services to schools/centres under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

Tullamore College
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55500000  -  Canteen and catering services
55520000  -  Catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Laois and Offaly ETB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Concession Canteen Services to schools/centres under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  All tenders will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted in response to this notice.
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:  22/05/2023
Local time:  16:00
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 : 60  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  22/05/2023
Local time:  16:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

All tenderers will be evaluated on the basis of the information submitted in response to this notice (All
criteria have a minimum standard). The submission of the apparently successful tenderer will be
validated prior to awarding the contract.
The contract will be awarded on the basis of most economically advantageous tender.
The scope of works requirements may be extended to include additional works of a similar nature at the
discretion of the Contracting Authority. All additional scope of works are subject to the restrictions as
set out in Article 72 of Directive 2014/24/EC (Regulation 72, SI 284 of 2016).
It is a condition precedent to the award of the Contract that the successful Tenderer will provide a
current tax clearance certificate or in the case of a non-resident Tenderer a statement of suitability on
tax grounds from the Revenue Commissioners of Ireland.
The Funding Agency, the Department of Education & Skills, is subject to the requirements of the
Freedom of Information Acts, 1997, 2003 and 2014. If a tenderer considers that any of the information
supplied in response to this notice is either commercially sensitive or confidential, this should be
highlighted and reasons for its sensitivity given. The relevant material will, in response to a request
under the Act, be examined in the light of exemptions provided for in the Act
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Laois and Offaly ETB
Admin Offices, Mountrath Road
Portlaoise
IE