Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 24/11/2022

External Reference: 2022-207368

TED Reference: 2022/S 230-664453

Contract award notice

[NoticeContractAward]

[NoticeContractAwardSub]

[Directive201424]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper
Dublin
Dublin 1
IE
[AddressEmail]: support@ogp.gov.ie
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[Internets]:
I.2)

[JointProcurement]

[JointProcurementCentral]
I.4)

[CaType]

[MaintypeMinistry]
I.5)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivGeneral]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Framework for Interpretation Services (excluding Irish Language Services)
[Fileref]:  PROJ000005301 EMS051F RFT#169692
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

79540000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

(The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the award of four (4) single supplier framework contracts (each a “Framework Contract”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
Interpretation services (excluding Irish Language)
The spoken language interpretation services required are:
1. Face to Face Interpretation Services
2. Telephone Interpretation Services
3. Video Remote Interpretation Services
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [Yes]
II.1.7)

[ValueTotal]

[ValueExclVat]:  20000000.00  EUR
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot 1 Interpretation Services, The Courts Service
[LotNumber]:  1
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79540000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Multiple locations around Ireland
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the award of four (4) single supplier framework contracts (each a “Framework Contract”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
Interpretation services (excluding Irish Language)
The spoken language interpretation services required are:
1. Face to Face Interpretation Services
2. Telephone Interpretation Services
3. Video Remote Interpretation Services
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Key Account Management  /  [Weighting]:  250
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality Control Processes  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Complaints Procedures  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardLowestCost]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  COST Proposal  /  [Weighting]:  500
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
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. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot 2 Interpretation Services, An Garda Siochana
[LotNumber]:  2
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79540000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Multiple locations around Ireland
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the award of four (4) single supplier framework contracts (each a “Framework Contract”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
Interpretation services (excluding Irish Language)
The spoken language interpretation services required are:
1. Face to Face Interpretation Services
2. Telephone Interpretation Services
3. Video Remote Interpretation Services
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Key Account Management  /  [Weighting]:  250
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality Control Processes  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Complaints Procedures  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardLowestCost]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Cost  /  [Weighting]:  500
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
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. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot 3 Interpretation Services, DoJ, LAB, DEASP
[LotNumber]:  3
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79540000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Multiple locations around Ireland
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the award of four (4) single supplier framework contracts (each a “Framework Contract”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
Interpretation services (excluding Irish Language)
The spoken language interpretation services required are:
1. Face to Face Interpretation Services
2. Telephone Interpretation Services
3. Video Remote Interpretation Services
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Key Account Management  /  [Weighting]:  250
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality Control Processes  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Complaints Procedures  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardLowestCost]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Cost  /  [Weighting]:  500
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
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. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot 4 Interpretation Services, All other FW Clients
[LotNumber]:  4
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79540000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Multiple locations around Ireland
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the award of four (4) single supplier framework contracts (each a “Framework Contract”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
Interpretation services (excluding Irish Language)
The spoken language interpretation services required are:
1. Face to Face Interpretation Services
2. Telephone Interpretation Services
3. Video Remote Interpretation Services
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Key Account Management  /  [Weighting]:  250
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality Control Processes  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Complaints Procedures  /  [Weighting]:  125
[AwardLowestCost]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Cost  /  [Weighting]:  500
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
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. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.1)

[PubPrevious]

[NumberOj]: 2020/S 105-254121

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 1

[LotNumber]: 1

[TitleContract]: Lot 1 Interpretation Services, The Courts Service

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

21/11/2022
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [Yes]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Forbidden City Ltd. t/a translation.ie
46 Mount Street Upper
Dublin
D02RX88
IE
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
Schedule Intelligence Ltd.
96 The Drumlins
Virginia
Cavan
IE
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  5000000.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 2

[LotNumber]: 2

[TitleContract]: Lot 2 Interpretation Services, An Garda Siochana

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

21/11/2022
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Forbidden City Ltd. t/a translation.ie
46 Mount Street Upper
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 16520760
[AddressEmail]: ronan@translation.ie
[AddressFax]: +353 16520766
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  5000000.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 3

[LotNumber]: 3

[TitleContract]: Lot 3 Interpretation Services, DoJ, LAB, DEASP

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

21/11/2022
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [Yes]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Freelance Providers Ltd (t/a TRANSLIT)
18 Mallow Street Upper
Limerick
Co. Limerick
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 14595158
[AddressEmail]: alex@translit.ie
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
EFFECTIFF, LLC
275 Commercial Blvd, Ste 301
Lauderdale by the Sea
Florida
US
[Nutscode]:  US -  United States

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  5000000.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 4

[LotNumber]: 4

[TitleContract]: Lot 4 Interpretation Services, All other FW Clients

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

18/11/2022
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Language Training & Translating Ltd.
Context
Galway
Maree, Oranmore
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 091790255
[AddressEmail]: tenders@context.ie
[AddressFax]: +353 091790514
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  5000000.00  EUR

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.3)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #169692).
The successful tenderer for Lot 1 is a consortium known as 'InterpretingServicesIreland' which is comprised of Forbidden City Ltd. t/a translation.ie and Schedule Intelligence Ltd. Both constituent economic operators are noted within Section V of this notice.
The successful tenderer for Lot 3 is a consortium known as 'TRANSLIT Consortium' which is comprised of Freelance Providers Ltd. t/a Translit and Effectiff, LLC. Both constituent economic operators are noted within Section V of this notice.
VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE

VI.4.3)

[AppealsLodging]

[AppealsDeadline]: 
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