Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/05/2023
External Reference: 2023-221433
TED Reference: 2023/S 102-320319
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper, D01 PF72
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
OGP Support
Telephone:
+353 17738000
E-mail:
support@ogp.gov.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.ogp.gov.ie/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)
Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of External Workplace Investigation Services
Reference number:
PROJ000007610 - THR059F
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79400000
-
Business and management consultancy and related services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
19585414.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79414000
-
Human resources management consultancy services
79720000
-
Investigation services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 1
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderers Approach to Service Delivery to the Public Sector
/
Weighting:
200
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderer’s Approach to Contract Management
/
Weighting:
170
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderer’s approach to Governance, Quality Standards and Data Security
/
Weighting:
80
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Continuity of Services
/
Weighting:
50
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Total Cost
/
Weighting:
500
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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
Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79414000
-
Human resources management consultancy services
79720000
-
Investigation services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 1
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderers Approach to Service Delivery to the Public Sector
/
Weighting:
200
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderer’s Approach to Contract Management
/
Weighting:
170
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderer’s approach to Governance, Quality Standards and Data Security
/
Weighting:
80
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Continuity of Services
/
Weighting:
50
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Total Cost
/
Weighting:
500
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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
Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79414000
-
Human resources management consultancy services
79720000
-
Investigation services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 1
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderers Approach to Service Delivery to the Public Sector
/
Weighting:
200
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderer’s Approach to Contract Management
/
Weighting:
170
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of the Tenderer’s approach to Governance, Quality Standards and Data Security
/
Weighting:
80
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Continuity of Services
/
Weighting:
50
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Total Cost
/
Weighting:
500
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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: 2022/S 192-544493
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:
5
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
CollierBroderick Management Consultants
IE6384676
Unit 17, St. Olave's Business Centre, Malahide Road
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 018666426
E-mail:
pcollier@collierbroderick.ie
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://collierbroderick.com/
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
7326000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Conflict Management Plus Limited
GB 665 8202 22
Low Farm, Brook Road, Bassingbourn
Royston Hertfordshire
SG8 5
UK
E-mail:
tenderbids@cmpsolutions.com
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
7326000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Raiseaconcern.com
9837615K
Lodge Park, Straffan
Kildare
IE
Telephone:
+353 16107929
E-mail:
philipbrennan@raiseaconcern.com
Fax:
+353 16107929
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.raiseaconcern.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
7326000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
RSM Ireland
9649304S
Trinity House, Charleston Road, Ranelagh
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 14965388
E-mail:
graham.murphy@rsmireland.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
7326000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Conflict Management Plus Limited
GB 665 8202 22
Low Farm, Brook Road, Bassingbourn
Royston Hertfordshire
SG8 5
UK
E-mail:
tenderbids@cmpsolutions.com
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
11765190.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 6
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Raiseaconcern.com
9837615K
Lodge Park, Straffan
Kildare
IE
Telephone:
+353 16107929
E-mail:
philipbrennan@raiseaconcern.com
Fax:
+353 16107929
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.raiseaconcern.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
11765190.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 7
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
RSM Ireland
9649304S
Trinity House, Charleston Road, Ranelagh
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 14965388
E-mail:
graham.murphy@rsmireland.ie
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
11765190.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 8
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
CollierBroderick Management Consultants
IE6384676
Unit 17, St. Olave's Business Centre
Dublin
Malahide Road, Malah
IE
Telephone:
+353 018666426
E-mail:
pcollier@collierbroderick.ie
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://collierbroderick.com/
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
494224.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 9
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Raiseaconcern.com
9837615K
Lodge Park, Straffan
Kildare
IE
Telephone:
+353 16107929
E-mail:
philipbrennan@raiseaconcern.com
Fax:
+353 16107929
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.raiseaconcern.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
494224.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 10
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2023
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
RSM Ireland
9649304S
Trinity House, Charleston Road, Ranelagh
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 14965388
E-mail:
graham.murphy@rsmireland.ie
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
494224.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 18866000
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please consult your own legal advisors.