Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

HEAnet CLG

N/A

5 Exchange Place

Dublin 1

Dublin

Contact person: Tenders Team

E-mail: tenders@heanet.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.heanet.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1118

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=241185&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=241185&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Multisupplier framework for Virtual Learning Environments/Learning Management Systems, associated services and support

Reference number: HEAnet_2023_VLE_LMS

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80420000 - E-learning services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

In summary the Services comprise of the provision of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)/ Learning Management Systems (LMS) and associated services and support. The Education sector in Ireland has an ongoing requirement for VLE/LMS services across the country. The purpose of this framework agreement is to allow HEAnet and its member institutions purchase VLE/LMS services, including support and value-added services (hereafter referred to as the Required Services) in support of operations. Cloud/Managed hosted solutions are sought. Tenderers may also provide information in relation to self-hosted solutions. Self-hosted solutions will not form a part of the evaluation process for admittance to the framework. It is intended to set up a multi-supplier, multiple lot framework

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 20000000.00 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

Brightspace VLE/LMS based platform

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80420000 - E-learning services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

Option to extend for 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: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Canvas VLE/LMS based platform

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000 - E-learning services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

option to extend for 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: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Moodle VLE/LMS based platform

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000 - E-learning services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

Option to extend for a further 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: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sakai VLE/LMS based platform

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000 - E-learning services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

Option to extend for a further 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: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Blackboard Learn VLE/LMS based platform

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000 - E-learning services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

Option to extend for a further 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: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

itsLearning VLE/LMS based platform

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000 - E-learning services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

Option to extend for a further 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: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

OLIVE based platform

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000 - E-learning services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

Option to extend for a further 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: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Other VLE/LMS platforms not listed above

Lot No: 8

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000 - E-learning services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There are eight (8) lots in this framework agreement and the top three (3) resellers/original VLE/LMS suppliers per lot will be admitted to the framework

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: 36

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:

Option to extend for a further 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: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.2)

Conditions related to 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: 19/05/2023

Local time: 12:30

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: 27/04/2024

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 19/05/2023

Local time: 12:30

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court

Dublin