Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/10/2022

External Reference: 2022-263598

TED Reference: 2022/S 199-565960

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Tipperary Education & Training Board
N/A
Administrative Offices
Nenagh Co Tipperary
Church Rd
IE
Contact person: Loretto Slattery
Telephone: +353 6740023
NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Contracted Training Services for Tipperary ETB Training Services Division
Reference number:  2022 TETB 013
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80500000  -  Training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The provision of Contracted Training Services across various locations in Tipperary ETB.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  315541.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

LOT 1 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80531200  -  Technical training services
80560000  -  Health and first-aid training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80562000  -  First-aid training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Main site or place of performance:  
County Tipperary
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Contracted Training Services in various locations in Tipperary Education and Training Board
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Relevant experience  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality assurance  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tutor Qualification  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Securing relevant work placement  /  Weighting:  10
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Total 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: yes
Identification of the project: SOLAS Training Fund
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

LOT 2 - Hospitality Operations (Traineeship)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80531200  -  Technical training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
County Tipperary
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Contracted Training Services in various locations in Tipperary Education and Training Board
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Relevant experience  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality assurance  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tutor Qualifications  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Securing relevant work placement  /  Weighting:  10
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Total 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: yes
Identification of the project: SOLAS Training Fund
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

LOT 3 - National Tour Guiding (Traineeship)
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80531200  -  Technical training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Main site or place of performance:  
County Tipperary
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Contracted Training Services in various locations in Tipperary Education and Training Board
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Relevant experience  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality assurance  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tutor Qualifications  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Securing relevant work placement  /  Weighting:  10
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Total 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: yes
Identification of the project: SOLAS Training Fund
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

LOT 4 - Graphic Design for Print & Social Media with Visual Effects (Adobe Certified Professional)
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80531200  -  Technical training services
80533100  -  Computer training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Main site or place of performance:  
County Tipperary
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of Contracted Training Services in various locations in Tipperary Education and Training Board
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Relevant experience  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality assurance  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tutor qualifications  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Securing relevant work placement  /  Weighting:  10
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Total 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: yes
Identification of the project: SOLAS Training Fund

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: 2022/S 122-347317

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: LOT 1 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/09/2022
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

Future People Ltd
9782028Q
UNIT 14 TIPPERARY TECHNOLOGY PARK
Tipperary Town
ROSANNA ROAD
IE
Telephone: +353 6265781
NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Internet address: http://www.futurepeople.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

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

Lowest offer:  46560.00  EUR / Highest offer:  46560.00  EUR   taken into consideration

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: LOT 2 - Hospitality Operations (Traineeship)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/09/2022
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

Access Skills Ireland
6436793A
8-9 Celtic Apartments, Pearse Road
Letterkenny
Donegal
IE
Telephone: +353 749123890
NUTS code:  IE042 -  West

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

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

Lowest offer:  114700.00  EUR / Highest offer:  146740.00  EUR   taken into consideration

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 3

Title: LOT 3 - National Tour Guiding (Traineeship)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/09/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Future People Ltd
9782028Q
UNIT 14 TIPPERARY TECHNOLOGY PARK
Tipperary Town
ROSANNA ROAD
IE
Telephone: +353 6265781
NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Internet address: http://www.futurepeople.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

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

Lowest offer:  46750.00  EUR / Highest offer:  95835.00  EUR   taken into consideration

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 4

Title: LOT 4 - Graphic Design for Print & Social Media with Visual Effects (Adobe Certified Professional)

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

15/09/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Island Training Technologies
N/A
5 Court Yard House
Killarney
The Court Yard, Lewi
IE
Telephone: +353 0646670800
NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

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

Lowest offer:  64945.00  EUR / Highest offer:  116818.95  EUR   taken into consideration

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

1. Interested parties must register their interest on the etenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Governments Procurement opportunities portal only (www.etenders.gov.ie) Registration is free of charge. The Contracting Authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
2. This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3. The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4. Contract Award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5. It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6. If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement, and then deliver the contract as appropriate pertaining to the framework.
7. At it's absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this process.
8. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for references purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
9. Without prejudice to the principal of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefor, candidates are advised to ensure that they return FULLY COMPLETED questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Inn's Quay
Dublin 7
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
A standstill period of 14 calendar days will apply, which commences on the day following the date of notification of concerned candidates and tenderers, if such notice is sent electronic means.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Consult a legal advisor
Dublin
IE