ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 24/02/2023

Expire date: 25/03/2023

External Reference: 2023-297454

TED Reference: 2023/S 043-125302

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Macra Agricultural Skillnet
N/A
Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell
Dublin 12
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person: Gillian Richardson
Telephone: +353 860334583
E-mail: grichardson@macra.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.macraskillnet.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/131689

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=234900&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=234900&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  National not for project organisation
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Delivery of a Diploma in Leadership for Agriculture and Food sector & potential development of Masters programme
Reference number:  Diploma in Leadership ag sector
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Macra Agricultural Skillnet seek tenders for the development and delivery of a graduate programme for those working in the Agricultural Industry. The Tender is sought and will be awarded for a 3 year period subject to our successful application for funding to Skillnet Ireland for 2023-2025.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  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

Delivery of a Diploma in Leadership for Agriculture and Food sector
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03000000  -  Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
15000000  -  Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 12
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A one-year part-time hybrid learning (face to face and distance learning) programme which should aim to provide graduates the management and leadership needs of a graduate in the Food and Agriculture sector.
This should be a level 7 development programme designed to target the Agriculture and Food sector with a focus on SMEs.
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

Start: 01/08/2023  /  End: 01/08/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
2 x 12 month renewals
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Development & deliver of Masters programme
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03000000  -  Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
15000000  -  Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 12
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A two-year part time hybrid learning model, which should aim to provide participants with the management and leadership skills needed to support them in their organisation and everyday working lives.
The programme can be both online and face to face were participants complete modules and assignments. Assignments should be aiming to utilise a participants own working environment.
Requirements for the masters are as follows:
• Major award L9 NFQ, 90 ECTS, 2 years part-time
• Stackable qualification – multiple entry and exit points, recognition of prior learning and potential for personalised learning pathways approach
• An applied research project (30 ECTS – to include supervisory plan)
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

Start: 01/08/2023  /  End: 01/08/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
2 x 12 month renewal
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  25/03/2023
Local time:  00:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until:  01/08/2025
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  25/03/2023
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Irish Farm Centre
Dublin
R93AN88
IE
Telephone: +353 860334583
E-mail: grichardson@macra.ie
Internet address: www.macraskillnet.ie