Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/11/2020

Expire date: 07/01/2021

External Reference: 2020-264472

TED Reference: 2020/S 217-531499

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Tusla
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
Telephone: +353 0761008000
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=177095&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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

PLI115F - RFT for the provision of Legal Services & Contract & Administration Services to Tusla
Reference number:  PROJ000005995
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79100000  -  Legal services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 36700000.00  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
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
The Successful Tenderer appointed to Lot 22 cannot be appointed to any other Lot; and
- A Tenderer may be successful and be appointed in:
(i) up to four (4) of Lots 1-17; and
(ii) up to six (6) Lots in total (from Lots 1-21).
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Dublin North
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Dublin North Central
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Dublin South Central
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Dublin South East, Wicklow
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Dublin South West, Kildare, West Wicklow
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Midlands
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law
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

Waterford, Wexford
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  50
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Cork
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Kerry
Lot No:  10
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Mid-West
Lot No:  11
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Galway, Roscommon
Lot No:  12
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Mayo
Lot No:  13
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law
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

Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan
Lot No:  14
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Donegal
Lot No:  15
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  50
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Cavan, Monaghan
Lot No:  16
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Louth, Meath
Lot No:  17
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1882352.96  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Special Care Services
Lot No:  18
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2340000.00  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Adoption Services
Lot No:  19
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 560000.00  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Corporate & Commercial Services
Lot No:  20
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 550000.00  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Employment Services
Lot No:  21
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  350
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 155000.00  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

Management & Administration Services
Lot No:  22
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor)
• Legal services relating to special care
• Legal services relating to adoption
• Corporate and commercial legal services
• Employment law services
• Management and administration services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B1. Quality of Approach & Methodology to Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B2. Quality of Proposed Service Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B3. Quality of Management Reporting Capability  /  Weighting:  200
Quality criterion  -  Name:  B4. Quality of Proposals for Value Added Service  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1100000.00  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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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 refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #179215)
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #179215)
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #179215)
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #179215)
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #179215)
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #179215)

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  22
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:  07/01/2021
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 : 4  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  07/01/2021
Local time:  12:00

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 of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your own legal advisors