Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/03/2020

Expire date: 24/04/2020

External Reference: 2020-236424

TED Reference: 2020/S 060-143774

Contract notice

[NoticeContract]

[Directive201424]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

Maynooth University
N/A
Maynooth
Maynooth
Co. Kildare
IE
[Contactpoint]: Gary Grant
[AddressPhone]: +353 14747679
[AddressEmail]: gary.grant@mu.ie
[Internets]:
I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=164707&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)

[CaType]

[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivEducation]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Multi-Party Framework Agreements for Provision of Academic Support Services for Students with Disabilities to Maynooth University
[Fileref]:  PCO/142F
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

98000000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

Maynooth University proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of four multi-party framework agreements for the delivery of Academic Support Services for students with disabilities.
II.1.5)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]

[ValueExclVat]: 1850000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]  [LotsAll]
[LotsCombinationPossible]:  
Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Academic Personal Assistants
[LotNumber]:  1
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79540000  - 
80300000  - 
80340000  - 
80400000  - 
80430000  - 
85121270  - 
98113000  - 
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Provision of appropriately qualified and trained Academic Personal Assistants to assist students with mobility around the campus, educational or physical tasks (i.e. photocopying, notetaking, carrying personal belongings) and some personal care needs that the student cannot complete independently.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as an Academic Personal Assistant.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 550000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
An option to extend for an additional twelve (12) month period.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [Yes]
[EuProgrRef]: These services are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Irish Sign Language Interpreters
[LotNumber]:  2
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

80300000  - 
98110000  - 
98113000  - 
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Provision of an Irish Sign Language Interpretation Service for Deaf students at the University. The interpretation service will facilitate students to access the teaching and learning environment at the University and will support, as much as is possible, the student’s full participation in college life.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as an Irish Sign Language Interpreter.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 400000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
An option to extend for an additional twelve (12) month period.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [Yes]
[EuProgrRef]: These services are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Academic Notetaking
[LotNumber]:  3
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

80300000  - 
80340000  - 
80400000  - 
98110000  - 
98113000  - 
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Provision of appropriately qualified and trained notetakers to take notes for students with disabilities in lectures, tutorials and other teaching environments.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply persons to work in the University as a Notetaker.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 300000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
An option to extend for an additional twelve (12) month period.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [Yes]
[EuProgrRef]: These services are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Psychology-Led Academic Support Programme for Students with Significant Learning Needs
[LotNumber]:  4
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

80300000  - 
80340000  - 
80430000  - 
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Provision of a psychology-led academic support programme for students with significant learning needs. The programme will predominantly work with students with ADD/ ADHD, students on the autistic spectrum and students with a mental health condition. Support provided will include a full assessment of need, caseload management and coordination of support, and delivery of a tailored programme of academic support for students registered with the programme. Essential requirements for the delivery of this programme will be a background and expertise in the area of mental health.
The programme will be delivered on-site in the Disability Office at Maynooth University. It is anticipated that two Assistant Psychologists will be required to deliver the programme. Support will be provided from 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. Some flexibility will be required outside these hours. Support will be provided five days per week for the full academic year (September-June). Some support will be required in July and August although exact arrangements have yet to be confirmed.
Duties: Tenderers must be able to supply one to two suitably qualified persons to provide a psychology-led academic support programme for students with significant learning needs registered with the Disability Office at Maynooth University. They will work with students with disabilities and staff in the Disability Office to support the transition, retention and progression of students supported through the programme
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 600000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
An option to extend for an additional twelve (12) month period.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [Yes]
[EuProgrRef]: These services are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020

[Section3]: [InfoLegal]

III.1)

[ConditionsParticip]

III.1.1)

[SituationPersonalIncl]

[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:  Please refer to the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 167539
III.1.2)

[EconomicFinancialStanding]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)

[TechnicalCapacity]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)

[ConditionsContract]

III.2.2)

[OtherConditions]

Please refer to the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 167539

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:  2
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.2)

[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]

[Date]:  24/04/2020
[Time]:  12:00
IV.2.4)

[LanguagesAllowed]

[Language_EN], [Language_GA]
IV.2.6)

[MinTimeMaintain]

[DurationMonths] : 12  ([FromStatedDate])
IV.2.7)

[OpeningConditions]

[Date]:  24/04/2020
[Time]:  12:00

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.1)

[RecurrenceInfo]

[RecurrentProcurement]:  [Yes]
VI.3)

[InfoAdditional]

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (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 Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. 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 tenderers 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 appointed service provider fails to meet their obligations, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tender responses with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tender responses in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
9) Please note that tenders must be submitted electronically via the www.etenders.gov.ie postbox facility. If tenderers are unsure how to use this please contact the eTenders Helpdesk for assistance
VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

The High Court
Dublin 7
IE