II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Four multi-party framework agreements for the provision of supports to the Business Supports Programmes
Reference number:
Business Supports Programmes
79400000
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Business and management consultancy and related services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
This RFT invites proposals from suitably qualified services providers to establish four multi-party framework agreements for the provision of supports to the Business Supports Programmes. Each framework agreement will cover a separate lot as listed below:
• Lot 1: Policy analysis and advisory support to SEAI business programmes
• Lot 2: Strategic support to large businesses
• Lot 3: Small Medium Enterprise (SME) programme supports
• Lot 4: Project Management, Co-ordination and Sustainability Consultancy
Tenderers may submit a response for one or more lots. There is no restriction on the number of lots any Tenderer may be appointed to. Tenderers may submit responses as part of consortiums for individual lots.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5000000.00
EUR
Lot 1: Policy Analysis and Advisory Support to SEAI Business Programmes
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71315200
-
Building consultancy services
71315210
-
Building services consultancy services
71356000
-
Technical services
71356300
-
Technical support services
71630000
-
Technical inspection and testing services
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73210000
-
Research consultancy services
79311200
-
Survey conduction services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79416200
-
Public relations consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79990000
-
Miscellaneous business-related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The purpose of Lot 1 is to put in place a framework of experts and advisors for services to both large companies and SMEs. With a rapidly changing landscape in which businesses operate, the requirement to provide supports and update policy requires a diverse and high-quality pool of expertise from which to consult.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of the subject area and SEAI requirements including the approach on sustainability.
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the approach and methodology to ensure effective delivery of the services required
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of proposed resources to deliver the services
/
Weighting:
300
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Cost of Service
/
Weighting:
400
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.2.14)
Additional information
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
Lot 2: Strategic Support to Large Businesses
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71315200
-
Building consultancy services
71315210
-
Building services consultancy services
71356000
-
Technical services
71356300
-
Technical support services
71630000
-
Technical inspection and testing services
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73210000
-
Research consultancy services
79311200
-
Survey conduction services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79416200
-
Public relations consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79990000
-
Miscellaneous business-related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is to put in place a framework of experts and advisors for large companies. SEAI engages directly with large businesses through operational or engineering department experts, and senior management to drive a structured energy management systems built on energy efficiency. The systems are based on ISO50001, IS399 Energy Efficient Design and other networking and communications initiatives increasingly focused on industry decarbonisation. For further information see RFT at www.etenders.gov.ie
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of the subject area and SEAI requirements including the approach on sustainability.
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the approach and methodology to ensure effective delivery of the services required
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of proposed resources to deliver the services
/
Weighting:
300
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Cost of Service
/
Weighting:
400
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.2.14)
Additional information
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
Lot 3: Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Programme Supports
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71315200
-
Building consultancy services
71315210
-
Building services consultancy services
71356000
-
Technical services
71356300
-
Technical support services
71630000
-
Technical inspection and testing services
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73210000
-
Research consultancy services
79311200
-
Survey conduction services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79416200
-
Public relations consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79990000
-
Miscellaneous business-related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for a framework of experts & advisors to support SMEs.
SEAI offers a wide range of training and financial supports to help SMEs on their energy efficiency journey. The SEAI Energy Academy is a free online learning resource for businesses. SEAI provides management workshops, Training, guidance documents, case studies grants & financial supports to SMEs.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of the subject area and SEAI requirements including the approach on sustainability.
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the approach and methodology to ensure effective delivery of the services required
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of proposed resources to deliver the services
/
Weighting:
300
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Cost of Service
/
Weighting:
400
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.2.14)
Additional information
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
Lot 4: Project Management, Co-ordination and Sustainability Consultancy
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71315200
-
Building consultancy services
71315210
-
Building services consultancy services
71356000
-
Technical services
71356300
-
Technical support services
71630000
-
Technical inspection and testing services
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73210000
-
Research consultancy services
79311200
-
Survey conduction services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79416200
-
Public relations consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79990000
-
Miscellaneous business-related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The purpose of Lot 4 is to assist with the strategic delivery of SEAI business supports, including specialised administration, engagement and communications.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of the subject area and SEAI requirements including the approach on sustainability.
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the approach and methodology to ensure effective delivery of the services required
/
Weighting:
150
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of proposed resources to deliver the services
/
Weighting:
300
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Cost of Service
/
Weighting:
400
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.2.14)
Additional information
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.