ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 29/04/2022

Expire date: 07/06/2022

External Reference: 2022-234777

TED Reference: 2022/S 087-236470

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
IE3229842HH
Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street,
Dublin 1. D02 R583
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
Telephone: +353 017738000
E-mail: Support@ogp.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ogp.gov.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351

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=212383&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=212383&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

Request for Tenders for the Provision of Executive Leadership (Talent Management) Programmes for Principal Officer and Senior Public Service Grades in the Civil Service
Reference number:  PROJ000007499
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80500000  -  Training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

In summary, the services comprise: the design and delivery of two comprehensive programmes, each of nine [9] months duration, within a Talent Management context for:
(1) Deputy Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries and equivalents (SPS level) and
(2) Principal Officers and equivalents.
The two programmes may run concurrently but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to require one programme to be delivered in advance of the other.
The focus of the programmes will be on strengthening participants’ leadership awareness and capability in their current roles and increasing their readiness to effectively transition to a more senior role. Participants on the two programmes will be selected from across Departments and Offices of the Civil Service. Participation will be subject to a competitive selection process. The selection processes will be managed by the Contracting Authority.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1260000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80511000  -  Staff training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80532000  -  Management training services
80570000  -  Personal development training 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

In summary, the services comprise: the design and delivery of two comprehensive programmes, each of nine [9] months duration, within a Talent Management context for:
(1) Deputy Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries and equivalents (SPS level) and
(2) Principal Officers and equivalents.
The two programmes may run concurrently but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to require one programme to be delivered in advance of the other.
The focus of the programmes will be on strengthening participants’ leadership awareness and capability in their current roles and increasing their readiness to effectively transition to a more senior role. Participants on the two programmes will be selected from across Departments and Offices of the Civil Service. Participation will be subject to a competitive selection process. The selection processes will be managed by the Contracting Authority.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s Approach in relation to Programme Content and Delivery  /  Weighting:  340
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s Approach in relation to Training Personnel  /  Weighting:  230
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of the Tenderer’s approach in relation to measuring Learning Outcomes and Evaluation  /  Weighting:  105
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s Approach in relation to Administration, Facilities and Invoicing  /  Weighting:  40
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s Approach in relation to the Contract Management  /  Weighting:  85
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Price  /  Weighting:  200
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1260000.00  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:  
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.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the documentation for this competition (RFT 212489)

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 212489)
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.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 212489)
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:  07/06/2022
Local time:  12:00
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 : 3  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  07/06/2022
Local time:  12:00

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

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

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