ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/10/2021

Expire date: 05/11/2021

External Reference: 2021-205112

TED Reference: 2021/S 194-505561

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
N/A
Government Buildings, Old Abbeyleix Road
Portlaoise
R32 RPA6
IE
Contact person: Carmel Tobin
Telephone: +353 578674400
E-mail: Carmel.Tobin@agriculture.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/307

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=198710&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=198710&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
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

e-Training Material for Agricultural Advisor CPD Programme in Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation, Farm Health & Safety, Soil Quality and Grassland Management, and Water Quality
Reference number:  RFT 199572
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority, DAFM, is seeking a provider to design, develop and deliver online e-learning content for 5 courses covering key priority areas.
The online e-learning content must be compatible to be uploaded onto an existing cloud-based training platform.
The online e-learning content must cover the 5 key priority areas, i.e. Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation, Farm Health & Safety, Soil Health & Quality Assessment and Water Quality.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 200000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80540000  -  Environmental training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority, DAFM, is seeking a provider to design, develop and deliver online e-learning content for 5 courses covering key priority areas.
The online e-learning content must be compatible to be uploaded onto an existing cloud-based training platform.
The online e-learning content must cover the 5 key priority areas, i.e. Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation, Farm Health & Safety, Soil Health & Quality Assessment and Water Quality.
Each course should consider the need to develop the Irish Agricultural Knowledge & Innovation System by including the following cross-cutting elements:
a. Highlighting key research and innovation in each of the module areas.
b. Identifying key elements that should be considered by Advisors for Knowledge Transfer facilitation from research and demonstration
c. Introducing the Advisor to the concept of ‘interactive innovation’ and the advisors role as an innovation broker linking farmers to research, farm demonstration such as the Teagasc Signpost Farm Series and innovation opportunities.
Each of the 5 training courses will be equivalent to a half day i.e. at least 2.5 - 3 hours per course (excluding the assessment).
The online e-learning course content must also include an assessment before and after each key priority area to determine and assess the knowledge and skills acquired during the training and to assess if the participant has acquired sufficient knowledge e.g. provide multiple choice questions, scoring sheet and pass mark.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 200000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Two possible renewals of up to 12 months
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:  05/11/2021
Local time:  17:00
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

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  05/11/2021
Local time:  17:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
In 2-4 years
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

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

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE