ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 06/09/2018

Expire date: 10/10/2018

External Reference: 2018-283553

TED Reference: 2018/S 174-394699

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála
N/A
80 St Stephens Green
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Contact person: Derek Lalor
Telephone: +353 14082238
E-mail: derek.lalor@dfa.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dfa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/246

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=134861&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=134861&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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Ireland Reaching out to its Diaspora abroad
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73210000  -  Research consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Tenderers are sought to deliver a large scale diaspora engagement project, using innovative technological solutions to link the global Irish with local communities, or specific communities of interest, in Ireland. It is proposed that the successful contractor will be funded for two years with an option to extend for a third year through a contract, on completion of the tender process. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) will form part of a contract which will define exactly what services the service provider will provide and the required level or standard for those services. The project will be funded through the Department's Diaspora Affairs budget stream.
The key aim of the project will be to generate a significant increase or enhancement in diaspora engagement through use of innovative technology.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 750000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73220000  -  Development consultancy services
79411000  -  General management consultancy services
79419000  -  Evaluation consultancy services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Tenderers are sought to deliver a large scale diaspora engagement project, using innovative technological solutions to link the global Irish with local communities, or specific communities of interest, in Ireland. It is proposed that the successful contractor will be funded for two years with an option to extend for a third year through a contract, on completion of the tender process. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) will form part of a contract which will define exactly what services the service provider will provide and the required level or standard for those services. The project will be funded through the Department's Diaspora Affairs budget stream.
The key aim of the project will be to generate a significant increase or enhancement in diaspora engagement through use of innovative technology.
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: 750000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
There is an option to renew for a further 12 months.
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:  Please see RFT and attached documents.
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:  10/10/2018
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 : 24  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  10/10/2018
Local time:  17:00
Place:  
Dublin

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

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
DO2 VY53
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
DO2 VY53
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The Register
Central Office of the High Court, Ground Floor, (East Wing), Inns Quay, Four Courts.
Dublin
DO2 VY53
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000