ETENDERS

Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/04/2022

External Reference: 2022-263027

TED Reference: 2022/S 084-227104

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
N/A
Dublin Road
Galway
H91 T8NW
IE
Contact person: Ann Healy, Greenville
Telephone: +353 876294518
E-mail: ann.healy@greenville.ie
NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gmit.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1160

Institute of Technology, Sligo
Ash Ln, Ballytivnan,
Sligo
F91 YW50
IE
Contact person: Mary Feighney
E-mail: admissions@itsligo.ie
NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.itsligo.ie

Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Port Road
Letterkenny
F92 FC93
IE
Contact person: Lorraine Kessack
E-mail: reception@lyit.ie
NUTS code:  IE041 -  Border
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.lyit.ie/

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Education
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The provision of graphic design and digital services to GMIT
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79822500  -  Graphic design services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a multiparty framework agreement for the provision of graphic design and digital services (the ‘Services’). The aim of the framework is to supply the Contracting Authority with graphic design services for multiple media purposes. The Contracting Authority’s requirements relate to:
• Graphic Design
• Digital Services
• Brand and Marketing Services
as more fully described in the RFT.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  900000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79340000  -  Advertising and marketing services
79415200  -  Design consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
NUTS code:  IE041 -  Border
NUTS code:  IE04 -  Northern and Western
Main site or place of performance:  
Galway, Sligo, Letterkenny
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a multiparty framework agreement for the provision of graphic design and digital services (the ‘Services’). The aim of the framework is to supply the Contracting Authority with graphic design services for multiple media purposes. The Contracting Authority’s requirements are outlined as follows:
Graphic Design
• Design of printed marketing and communications materials
• Brand design, development, and management
• Design of signage, display, and interior/exterior graphics
Digital Services
• Digital marketing campaign planning, set-up, management, and analysis
• Creation of digital advertisements using video, animation, and/or imagery
• Creation of complementary images for use on website and on organic social media posts
• Creation of templates for videos (intros, outros, text, transitions)
• The Contracting Authority may require the framework members to place digital advertisements and/or provide digital advertisement buying services
Brand and Marketing Services
This framework is predominantly for graphic design and digital services. However, the Contracting Authority expects that the successful tenderer will work in partnership with its Marketing Officer throughout the year and act as a brand guardian to ensure the Contracting Authority’s branding is followed at all times.
From time to time, the Contracting Authority may require assistance with brand and marketing activities such as:
• Marketing campaign strategy and development (approx. twice per year)
• Market research (for example focus groups and online questionnaires) on specific projects
• Art direction of photo shoots as required
• Copywriting/proofing on larger projects
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Methodology for delivery of the Services  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tender Exercise  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality and balance of Proposed Team  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management  /  Weighting:  15
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  20
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.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2021/S 149-397359

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: The provision of graphic design and digital services to GMIT

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

18/04/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Proactive Design & Marketing
N/A
Unit 3
Tuam Rd, Galway
Liosban Business Par
IE
Telephone: +353 091565154
E-mail: breda@proactive.ie
NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Internet address: http://www.proactive.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  900000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  900000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: The provision of graphic design and digital services to GMIT

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

18/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

The Pierce Partnership Limited
GB 120 7930 37
17 Dargan Crescent
Belfast
BT3 9RP
UK
Telephone: +44 2890372505
E-mail: rick@thepiercepartnership.com
NUTS code:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.thepiercepartnership.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  900000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  900000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

The Contracting Authority anticipates that the value of the Framework Agreement will be within the range of €300,000 to €900,000 (excluding VAT).
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address: www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
As set out at section 7 of the European Communities (Public Authorities’ Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations SI 130/2010, as amended