Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/02/2022
Expire date: 23/03/2022
External Reference: 2022-231596
TED Reference: 2022/S 041-106718
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Small Firms Association/Ibec
IE0051524W..
84-86 Lower Baggot Street
Dublin 2
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Tony Corrigan
Telephone:
+353 866091142
E-mail:
tonydcorrigan@googlemail.com
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/179852
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=208251&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=208251&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
Request for Proposals for Content Creation and Delivery of Training Services as part of the SME Productivity Scheme
Reference number:
SFA20221
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
80521000
-
Training programme services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The purpose of this RFT is to appoint one or more training providers who will develop and deliver interventions designed to improve the productivity of Irish SME Owner/Managers and their organisations.
The successful tenderers will assist SFA to deliver the Scheme through till 31st December 2023, (subject to all performance and funding criteria as outlined) and is subject to funding approval by Skillnet Ireland.
The successful tenderers will assist SFA to deliver the Scheme through till 31st December 2023, (subject to all performance and funding criteria as outlined) and is subject to funding approval by Skillnet Ireland.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 750000.00
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
PEOPLE
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
80521000
-
Training programme services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Scheme is centred around 32 x competencies linked to SME Productivity identified as a result of industry research and consultation. Collectively these form the overall Scheme Competency Framework (detailed in APPENDIX 2). This framework provides the basis of the initial SME Owner/Manager self-assessment, the required learning and development initiatives, and the measures of success in improving overall SME productivity.
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
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:
24
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:
no
II.2.12)
Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
FINANCE AND GROWTH
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
80521000
-
Training programme services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Scheme is centred around 32 x competencies linked to SME Productivity identified as a result of industry research and consultation. Collectively these form the overall Scheme Competency Framework (detailed in APPENDIX 2). This framework provides the basis of the initial SME Owner/Manager self-assessment, the required learning and development initiatives, and the measures of success in improving overall SME productivity.
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
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:
24
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:
no
II.2.12)
Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
DIGITALISATION AND AUTOMATION
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
80521000
-
Training programme services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Scheme is centred around 32 x competencies linked to SME Productivity identified as a result of industry research and consultation. Collectively these form the overall Scheme Competency Framework (detailed in APPENDIX 2). This framework provides the basis of the initial SME Owner/Manager self-assessment, the required learning and development initiatives, and the measures of success in improving overall SME productivity.
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
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:
24
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:
no
II.2.12)
Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
80521000
-
Training programme services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Scheme is centred around 32 x competencies linked to SME Productivity identified as a result of industry research and consultation. Collectively these form the overall Scheme Competency Framework (detailed in APPENDIX 2). This framework provides the basis of the initial SME Owner/Manager self-assessment, the required learning and development initiatives, and the measures of success in improving overall SME productivity.
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
These 32 x competencies have been grouped into Four Thematic Pillars as outlined below. Each of these pillars has a number of broad aims/target areas to help SMEs improve productivity:
1. People
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation & Creativity
• Skills for the Digital Transformation Age
2. Finance and Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Intermediate/ Advanced Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Preparing Tender Responses
• Accessing Finance
3. Digitalisation & Automation
• Digital Literacy
• New technologies and impact for SMEs
• Tech Threats
• Automation
4. Business Processes
• Efficient Business Processes
• Improving team productivity
• Lean
• ISO 9001/2015
• Pathways to other standards
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:
24
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:
no
II.2.12)
Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
32
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: no
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
23/03/2022
Local time:
16:00
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:
23/03/2022
Local time:
16:00
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
The High Court of Ireland
DUBLIN
IE
Telephone:
+353 18866000