Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 31/01/2022

External Reference: 2022-291515

TED Reference: 2022/S 025-063514

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman
N/A
Lincoln House
Dublin 2
Lincoln Place
IE
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.fspo.ie

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of External Drafting Services
Reference number:  FSPO22092021
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79100000  -  Legal services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The FSPO invites tenders from suitably qualified individuals for the provision of drafting services to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority seeks to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement of suitably qualified individuals for the provision of external drafting services.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  1200000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79130000  -  Legal documentation and certification services
79131000  -  Documentation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
79200000  -  Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000  -  Business and management consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE06 -  Eastern and Midland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The FSPO invites tenders from suitably qualified individuals for the provision of drafting services to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority seeks to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement of suitably qualified individuals for the provision of external drafting services. In summary, these services will comprise of the following:
• Drafting of Summaries of Complaint: The Summary of Complaint articulates the specific conduct complained of to the FSPO, to which the respondent Provider must answer. This incorporates a comprehensive and appropriate “Schedule of Questions” and “Schedule of Evidence Required” suitable to gathering of necessary detail and evidence, for the effective progression of the investigation of the individual complaint
• Drafting of Preliminary Decisions, suitable to the quasi-judicial function of the FSPO. The Preliminary Decision takes into account, inter alia, the nature of the conduct complained of, the respective parties’ contractual positions, the weight of the evidence made available, and includes comment as to the legal and regulatory responsibilities of the parties. The analysis within the draft Preliminary Decision also comes to a conclusion pursuant to Section 60/61 of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 and indicates suitable redress, if appropriate to the outcome
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  CV of nominated individual  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated drafting ability  /  Weighting:  500
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated investigative ability  /  Weighting:  200
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Knowledge of financial products and consumer protection environment  /  Weighting:  200
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (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.
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: 2021/S 187-486939

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Ms Amy Walsh BL
Bray
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr Andrew Moran BL
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr Anthony McGrath
Dublin 7
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Ms Catherine Elizabeth Dunne BL
Portarlington
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr Ciaran Mandal BL
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr David Lennon BL
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Ms Elizabeth Corcoran BL
Law Library Building
Dublin 7
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Ms Emily Walker BL
Law Library
Dublin 8
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr Jeffrey Horahan BL
Distillery Building
Dublin 7
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Ms Kate Conneely BL
Law Library
Dublin 7
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr Mark Curran
Law Library
Dublin 7
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 12

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr Michael Quigley BL
Belfast
UK
NUTS code:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 13

Title: Provision of External Drafting Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mr Patrick Crowe BL
Dublin 6
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  1200000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Dublin
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your legal advisors