Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/11/2022
Expire date: 15/12/2025
External Reference: 2022-220875
TED Reference: 2022/S 232-667503
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Furthr (Dublin Business Innovation Centre)
IE 4812654m
First Floor, The Tower, Trinity Technology & Enterprise Centre, Pearse Street/Grand Canal Quay
Dublin 2
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Conor Carmody
Telephone:
+353 866091142
E-mail:
Conor@theinnovationexchange.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
www.theinnovationexchange.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/205010
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=229561&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=229561&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
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO FORM A PANEL TO SUPPORT THE INNOVATION EXCHANGE BY WAY OF A DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (DPS)
Reference number:
FURTHRDPS
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79400000
-
Business and management consultancy and related services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Furthr is defining this DPS to establish an ongoing mechanism to enable new suppliers that meet the threshold to be added to the training panels that Furthr may wish to put in place over time. Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is unlike a traditional framework for the supply of goods, works or services. A DPS is an electronic system which suppliers can join at any time.
This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will operate by way of mini-competition draw down and will be in place for four years. Tenderers can join or leave the DPS at any stage during this period in line with provisions for DPS in the procurement directives. Appendix 1 contains the breakdown of the desired programmes. The DPS framework will be used to govern each standalone drawdown.
This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will operate by way of mini-competition draw down and will be in place for four years. Tenderers can join or leave the DPS at any stage during this period in line with provisions for DPS in the procurement directives. Appendix 1 contains the breakdown of the desired programmes. The DPS framework will be used to govern each standalone drawdown.
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
LOT 1: Acquisition Services
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
79342000
-
Marketing services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79411100
-
Business development consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79998000
-
Coaching services
80500000
-
Training services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
This is an outward facing role with overall responsibility for acquisition and onboarding.
The required services include:
• Develop and manage pipeline
• Build relationships across external partners and organisations
• Oversee the companies, their onboarding and journey through the programme
• Oversees a consistent approach across all account mentors/coaches
• Ensuring goals are met in areas including SME acquisition
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure goals are achieved.
• Meeting with stakeholders regularly to ensure they are kept briefed on deliverables
• Producing timely reporting of pipeline status throughout its life cycle.
The required services include:
• Develop and manage pipeline
• Build relationships across external partners and organisations
• Oversee the companies, their onboarding and journey through the programme
• Oversees a consistent approach across all account mentors/coaches
• Ensuring goals are met in areas including SME acquisition
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure goals are achieved.
• Meeting with stakeholders regularly to ensure they are kept briefed on deliverables
• Producing timely reporting of pipeline status throughout its life cycle.
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
Start:
03/01/2023
/
End:
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.2.13)
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
LOT 2: Marketing Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
79342000
-
Marketing services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79411100
-
Business development consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79998000
-
Coaching services
80500000
-
Training services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Responsibility will be assumed for designing and delivering internal and external communications for the Innovation Exchange to ensure a consistent and engaging message .
The required services include:
• Create and manage an annual communications roadmap
• Implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty brand awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver social campaigns to achieve the communications objectives
• Oversee the design, content, and production of all marketing materials.
• Design and deliver communication and marketing strategies for new products, launches, events, and promotions.
The required services include:
• Create and manage an annual communications roadmap
• Implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty brand awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver social campaigns to achieve the communications objectives
• Oversee the design, content, and production of all marketing materials.
• Design and deliver communication and marketing strategies for new products, launches, events, and promotions.
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
Start:
03/01/2023
/
End:
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.2.13)
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
LOT 3: Account Coaches/Mentors
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
79342000
-
Marketing services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79411100
-
Business development consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79998000
-
Coaching services
80500000
-
Training services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The required services include:
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all Corporate and SME account management issues
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships on behalf of The Innovation Exchange/
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key Corporates and SME’s executive sponsors
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of Innovation Exchange solutions according to customer needs and objectives
• Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Forecast and track key metrics (e.g. pipeline, deals in progress)
• Prepare regular reports on account status
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all Corporate and SME account management issues
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships on behalf of The Innovation Exchange/
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key Corporates and SME’s executive sponsors
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of Innovation Exchange solutions according to customer needs and objectives
• Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Forecast and track key metrics (e.g. pipeline, deals in progress)
• Prepare regular reports on account status
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
Start:
03/01/2023
/
End:
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.2.13)
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
LOT 4: Event Management
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
79342000
-
Marketing services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79411100
-
Business development consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79998000
-
Coaching services
80500000
-
Training services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The required services include:
• Development of an annual event plan
• Management of all external vendors to deliver events
• Management of budget controls to ensure cost effective delivery of events
• Event planning; contracting; organising and coordinating with venues
• Logistical management of travel and accommodation
• Relationship management and communications
• Event health & safety and security
• Record keeping, data collecting, reporting and evaluation
• Development of an annual event plan
• Management of all external vendors to deliver events
• Management of budget controls to ensure cost effective delivery of events
• Event planning; contracting; organising and coordinating with venues
• Logistical management of travel and accommodation
• Relationship management and communications
• Event health & safety and security
• Record keeping, data collecting, reporting and evaluation
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
Start:
03/01/2023
/
End:
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.2.13)
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
LOT 5: Market Research
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72224000
-
Project management consultancy services
79342000
-
Marketing services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79411100
-
Business development consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79413000
-
Marketing management consultancy services
79900000
-
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79998000
-
Coaching services
80500000
-
Training services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The required services include:
• The Innovation Exchange is looking to commission an organisation or consultant(s) to carry out research to inform its strategic marketing and customer development plan. The strategic marketing and audience development plan will support the organisation’s business plan and will aim to:
• Develop an understanding of the Corporate and SME markets in Ireland
• Research objectives
1. Explore SME and Corporate markets in Ireland
2. Complete a demographic profile of the market
3. Complete a market size and structure analysis
4. Develop a top level segmentation model
5. Develop a insight into Innovation within the sectors
• The Innovation Exchange is looking to commission an organisation or consultant(s) to carry out research to inform its strategic marketing and customer development plan. The strategic marketing and audience development plan will support the organisation’s business plan and will aim to:
• Develop an understanding of the Corporate and SME markets in Ireland
• Research objectives
1. Explore SME and Corporate markets in Ireland
2. Complete a demographic profile of the market
3. Complete a market size and structure analysis
4. Develop a top level segmentation model
5. Develop a insight into Innovation within the sectors
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
Start:
03/01/2023
/
End:
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.2.13)
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.1.8)
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:
15/12/2025
Local time:
13:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/12/2025
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