Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/02/2023
Expire date: 23/03/2023
External Reference: 2023-246315
TED Reference: 2023/S 040-117413
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Enterprise Ireland
N/A
The Plaza
Dublin 3
East Point Business
IE
Contact person:
Greenville on behalf of Enterprise Ireland
Telephone:
+353 14020114
E-mail:
tenders@greenville.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.enterprise-ireland.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/434
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=233854&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=233854&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
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement services relating to the delivery of a series of virtual or in person events in the international education sector, across various geographic m
Reference number:
2022/33
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79950000
-
Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Education in Ireland’ is the national brand, under which Enterprise Ireland promotes Ireland as an international centre of excellence for higher education and a location for world class research. Enterprise Ireland manages the brand on behalf of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Education in Ireland engages in the recruitment of international students. Each academic cycle Education in Ireland runs a series of national fairs, aimed at connecting prospective students with Irish HEIs. These events serve to generate leads on behalf of the Irish HEIs, but also to build the brand in the respective markets among students and stakeholders.
The framework agreement will be established, with a single provider, on foot of a competition for an initial contract for the provision of a number of international education virtual and face to face events of different types across multiple geographic regions.
Education in Ireland engages in the recruitment of international students. Each academic cycle Education in Ireland runs a series of national fairs, aimed at connecting prospective students with Irish HEIs. These events serve to generate leads on behalf of the Irish HEIs, but also to build the brand in the respective markets among students and stakeholders.
The framework agreement will be established, with a single provider, on foot of a competition for an initial contract for the provision of a number of international education virtual and face to face events of different types across multiple geographic regions.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 2400000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79950000
-
Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Enterprise Irelands Head Office, Dublin 3 and worldwide
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
‘Education in Ireland’ is the national brand, under which Enterprise Ireland promotes Ireland as an international centre of excellence for higher education and a location for world class research. Enterprise Ireland manages the brand on behalf of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
As the national brand, Education in Ireland supports the internationalisation plans of its members; the Irish higher education institutions. A key component of that is engaging in the recruitment of international students. Each academic cycle Education in Ireland runs a series of national fairs, aimed at connecting prospective students with Irish HEIs. These events serve to generate leads on behalf of the Irish HEIs, but also to build the brand in the respective markets among students and stakeholders.
The framework agreement will be established, with a single provider, on foot of a competition for an initial contract for the provision of a number of international education virtual and face to face events of different types across multiple geographic regions. As the international education sector moves towards a mixed model of student recruitment, and stakeholder engagement blending face to face, with virtual events, the initial contract may involve up to 12 virtual events and two face to face events per 12-month recruitment cycle, across a number of geographic markets, as set out in the RFT. Most events will take place between September and March of each year, including some on weekend and weekday evenings. The types of virtual events include student recruitment fairs, webinars / briefings and B2B networking events. Events would typically have a duration of between two (2) and four (4) hours.
As the national brand, Education in Ireland supports the internationalisation plans of its members; the Irish higher education institutions. A key component of that is engaging in the recruitment of international students. Each academic cycle Education in Ireland runs a series of national fairs, aimed at connecting prospective students with Irish HEIs. These events serve to generate leads on behalf of the Irish HEIs, but also to build the brand in the respective markets among students and stakeholders.
The framework agreement will be established, with a single provider, on foot of a competition for an initial contract for the provision of a number of international education virtual and face to face events of different types across multiple geographic regions. As the international education sector moves towards a mixed model of student recruitment, and stakeholder engagement blending face to face, with virtual events, the initial contract may involve up to 12 virtual events and two face to face events per 12-month recruitment cycle, across a number of geographic markets, as set out in the RFT. Most events will take place between September and March of each year, including some on weekend and weekday evenings. The types of virtual events include student recruitment fairs, webinars / briefings and B2B networking events. Events would typically have a duration of between two (2) and four (4) hours.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 2400000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
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.2.14)
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of responses and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID. 232765
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
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
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 a single operator
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:
23/03/2023
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
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
23/03/2023
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
Etenders RFT ID: 232765
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
As set out in section 7 of the European Communities (Public Authorities’ Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations SI 130/2010, as amended.