Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/08/2022
Expire date: 22/08/2022
External Reference: 2022-216365
TED Reference: 2022/S 155-442678
Prior information notice
Information
Published
Prior information notice
Prior information notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
PSI - the Pharmacy Regulator
N/A
PSI House
Dublin
Fenian Street
IE
Contact person:
Elaine Cronin
Telephone:
+353 12184000
E-mail:
procurement@psi.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
www.thepsi.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1254
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=220830&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Regulation
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Market Soundings - Future procurement strategy regarding Irish Institute of Pharmacy (IIOP) services
Reference number:
220401
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
80300000
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Higher education services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
This is not a call for competition. The purpose of this market soundings is to engage with the market to determine the future strategy for the Institute of Pharmacy (IIOP). The IIOP is currently outsourced and the contract is due to expire in Q2 2023. Without prejudice to competition in the marketplace, the purpose of this Market Soundings will be to examine and consider the various technical and commercial options which might present themselves through a competitive tender process should it be advertised in the near future in the context of a short-term contract (3 years) to allow completion of the PSI’s multi-annual strategic project, Review of the CPD Model for Pharmacists (recently advertised on www.etenders.gov.ie under RFT ID 220189), and implementation of any agreed changes, which would influence the future direction of a new contract for the operation of the IIOP and delivery of its services.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
75121000
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Administrative educational services
80000000
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Education and training services
80320000
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Medical education services
80430000
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Adult-education services at university level
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
This is not a call for competition. The purpose of this market soundings is to engage with the market to determine the future strategy for the Institute of Pharmacy (IIOP). The IIOP is currently outsourced and the contract is due to expire in Q2 2023. Without prejudice to competition in the marketplace, the purpose of this Market Soundings will be to examine and consider the various technical and commercial options which might present themselves through a competitive tender process should it be advertised in the near future in the context of a short-term contract (3 years) to allow completion of the PSI’s multi-annual strategic project, Review of the CPD Model for Pharmacists (recently advertised on www.etenders.gov.ie under RFT ID 220189), and implementation of any agreed changes, which would influence the future direction of a new contract for the operation of the IIOP and delivery of its services. This exercise is being carried out in accordance with Art. 40 of Directive 2014/24/EU and the key objectives of this exercise are to:
Identify the extent of potential market players; Identify the market appetite for a short-term contract; Inform the Contracting Authority with regard to the possible contractual approaches; Assist the Contracting Authority in identifying optimum procurement and commercial arrangements.
Identify the extent of potential market players; Identify the market appetite for a short-term contract; Inform the Contracting Authority with regard to the possible contractual approaches; Assist the Contracting Authority in identifying optimum procurement and commercial arrangements.
II.2.14)
Additional information
In order to respond, please complete the short questionnaire available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFI ID 220401
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/10/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)