Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/11/2022

Expire date: 28/11/2022

External Reference: 2022-292601

TED Reference: 2022/S 221-636348

Prior information notice

Cached Version

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Central Statistics Office
N/A
Skehard Road, Mahon
Cork
Cork
IE
Contact person: Olivia Brady
Telephone: +353 18951345
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.cso.ie

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=228526&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
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

Market Soundings for the Provision of all in one Helpdesk Solution
Reference number:  HD2027
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72253000  -  Helpdesk and support services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The CSO wishes to engage with suitable service providers to discuss options/functionality etc. in relation to the provision of an all in one, robust, omni-channel helpdesk/contact centre to facilitate citizens engagement with the Census 2027. The solution will facilitate the CSO in capturing Census queries and responding effectively to these via the use of appropriate market technologies.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

64200000  -  Telecommunications services
64227000  -  Integrated telecommunications services
72253100  -  Helpdesk services
79512000  -  Call centre
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The CSO wishes to engage with suitable service providers to discuss options/functionality etc. in relation to the provision of an all in one, robust, omni-channel helpdesk/contact centre to facilitate citizens engagement with the Census 2027. The solution will facilitate the CSO in capturing Census queries and responding effectively to these via the use of appropriate market technologies.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/03/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information