Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education and Training Boards Ireland

Pipers Hill, Kilcullen Road,

Naas, Co Kildare

W91 K729

Contact person: Tender Operations

Telephone: +353 761008000

E-mail: support@ogp.gov.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.ogp.gov.ie/

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351

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=188740&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=188740&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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

FW for Contracted Training Services for ETB

Reference number: PROJ000007051

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000 - Education and training services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

There are 16 Education and Training Boards (each a “Contracting Authority”) issuing this invitation to participate, Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (“PQQ”), to call for requests from Economic Operators (“Candidates”) to participate in this competition. The ultimate purpose of the competition is the award of a Framework Agreement (“the Framework Agreement”) and Services Contracts (the “Services Contract”) for the provision of Contracted Further Education & Training (FET) Services to the ETBs. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing and services on behalf of the public service.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 160674304.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cavan & Monaghan (CMETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for CMETB

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

This public procurement competition (the “Competition”) will be conducted in accordance with Regulations 74-77 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016) (the “Regulations”) giving effect to Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

City of Dublin (CDETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for CDETB

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cork (CETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for CETB

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Donegal (DETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for DETB

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Dublin & Dun Laoghaire South (DDLETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for DDLETB

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Dublin & Dun Laoghaire West (DDLETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for DDLETB

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Dublin & Dun Laoghaire North (DDLETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for DDLETB

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Galway & Roscommon (GRETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for GRETB

Lot No: 8

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Kerry (KETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for KETB

Lot No: 9

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Kildare & Wicklow (KWETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for KWETB

Lot No: 10

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Kilkenny & Carlow (KCETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for KCETB

Lot No: 11

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Laois & Offaly (LOETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for LOETB

Lot No: 12

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Limerick & Clare (LCETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for LCETB

Lot No: 13

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Longford & Westmeath (LWETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for LWETB

Lot No: 14

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Louth & Meath (LMETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for LMETB

Lot No: 15

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim (MSLETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for MSLETB

Lot No: 16

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Tipperary (TETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for TETB

Lot No: 17

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Waterford & Wexford (WWETB) - FW for Contracted Training Services for WWETB

Lot No: 18

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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:

2 x 12 months

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project: This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the “ESF+ 2021-2027” (European Social Fund) Fund & the Government of Ireland.

II.2.14)

Additional information

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 consult the PQQ documentation for this competition (RFT 190168)

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Please consult the PQQ documentation for this competition (RFT 190168)

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

Please consult the PQQ documentation for this competition (RFT 190168)

III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Please consult the PQQ documentation for this competition (RFT 190168)

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

Please consult the PQQ documentation for this competition (RFT 190168)

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please consult the PQQ documentation for this competition (RFT 190168)

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted 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: 40

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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 239-590883

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 18/06/2021

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.3)

Additional information

This public procurement competition (the “Competition”) which is being conducted under the Restricted Procedure, concerns social & other specific services and will be conducted in accordance with Regulations 74-77 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016) (the “Regulations”) giving effect to Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement.

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18866000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

Please consult your own legal advisors.