Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/12/2020

External Reference: 2020-226308

TED Reference: 2020/S 248-618126

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Foreign Affairs /An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha
N/A
80 St Stephen's Green
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Patricia Owens
Telephone: +353 14082000
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dfa.ie

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

Senior Consultancy Services to provide Specialist Support – Global Health and HIV and AIDS
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75210000  -  Foreign affairs and other services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

In 2020 and 2021 there are a number of key developments taking place in the area of Global Health including HIV and AIDS and SRHR, which will require enhanced policy support. These developments include Ireland assuming a seat on the Board of the Global Fund for Malaria, TB and AIDS in June 2021.
A consultant will be engaged to provide an external professional service and expertise and it is envisaged that the consultant’s responsibilities will cover the following areas:
• Providing professional expert technical services in relation to policy work in thematic areas relevant to DFA, with a particular emphasis on technical issues;
• Providing specific expert technical services as required for DFA engagement in Key Partner Countries;
• Attending relevant fora in relation to the above areas, as required;
• Providing external expert analysis and briefings as required.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  154500.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75211000  -  Foreign-affairs services
85140000  -  Miscellaneous health services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In 2020 and 2021 there are a number of key developments taking place in the area of Global Health including HIV and AIDS and SRHR, which will require enhanced policy support. These developments include Ireland assuming a seat on the Board of the Global Fund for Malaria, TB and AIDS in June 2021.
A consultant will be engaged to provide an external professional service and expertise and it is envisaged that the consultant’s responsibilities will cover the following areas:
• Providing professional expert technical services in relation to policy work in thematic areas relevant to DFA, with a particular emphasis on technical issues;
• Providing specific expert technical services as required for DFA engagement in Key Partner Countries;
• Attending relevant fora in relation to the above areas, as required;
• Providing external expert analysis and briefings as required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated understanding of the Terms of Reference as evidenced by the proposed plan and methodology outlining an approach to the required services.  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated evidence that the Tenderer has the depth, breadth and relevant employment history, particularly in the area of delivering output and technical support similar to those required.  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated evidence that the Tenderer has the relevant skills, education and expertise to provide the services required to a high standard.  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  30
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 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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 202-490059

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Senior Consultancy Services to provide Specialist Support – Global Health and HIV and AIDS

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Anne Nolan
38492890
13 Cherbury Gardens
Dublin
A94Y1Y2
IE
Telephone: +353 894406061

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  154500.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE