Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/03/2019
Expire date: 29/04/2019
External Reference: 2019-253691
TED Reference: 2019/S 063-146794
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Central Bank of Ireland
N/A
PO Box 559
Dublin 1
New Wapping Street,
IE
Contact person:
Geraldine Sherlock
Telephone:
+353 12246485
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.centralbank.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/329
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=144202&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=144202&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
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Assessment Tools
Reference number:
2019P011
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79635000
-
Assessment centre services for recruitment
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Central Bank’s requirement to deliver our talent acquisition strategy as well as to continue to develop the talent of the Central Bank is to offer a full end to end service across the full recruitment and selection lifecycle which supports the development of individuals if selected for roles.
As such, the Central Bank has two specific requirements in order to assist with the delivery of our talent acquisition strategy:
Lot 1 – Online Assessment Tools for Recruitment and Assessment Centres
Lot 2 – Senior Leadership Roles, Career Assessment and Talent Analytics
As such, the Central Bank has two specific requirements in order to assist with the delivery of our talent acquisition strategy:
Lot 1 – Online Assessment Tools for Recruitment and Assessment Centres
Lot 2 – Senior Leadership Roles, Career Assessment and Talent Analytics
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1600000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
one lot only
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online Assessment Tools for Recruitment and Assessment Centres
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
-
Recruitment services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
As part of it's recruitment and selection process, the Central Bank has utilised online psychometric tests as a supporting element of the selection process from entry level to experienced individuals across the organisation. For each applicant shortlisted we have issued online verbal reasoning and numerical testing, using public sector norms for all roles. With the development and enhancements of assessment tools, the Central Bank would like to consider methods of assessment that will support not only the selection of individuals, but their own self-awareness and development while pursuing their careers with the organisation.
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: 400000.00
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:
Option to extend for 2 additional 12 month periods
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
Senior Leadership Roles, Career Assessment and Talent Analytics
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
-
Recruitment services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Central Bank also run an annual Graduate Programme which is a key part of our resourcing strategy with the aim of hiring 50+ Graduates on a yearly basis. Our programme attracts circa 1500 applicants annually with circa 300 candidates shortlisted for interview and assessment centre annually. The Central Bank may also run up to three additional bespoke recruitment campaigns (other than Graduate Recruitment) of a similar scale and nature to the Graduate Recruitment on an ad-hoc basis during each year as required.
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: 1200000.00
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:
Option to renew for 2 additional 12 month periods
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
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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:
29/04/2019
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
Duration in months
: 6
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/04/2019
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
4 years
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886511
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie/