Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/05/2023

External Reference: 2023-221433

TED Reference: 2023/S 102-320319

Contract award notice

[NoticeContractAward]

[NoticeContractAwardSub]

[Directive201424]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper, D01 PF72
Dublin
Dublin
IE
[Contactpoint]: OGP Support
[AddressPhone]: +353 17738000
[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]

Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of External Workplace Investigation Services
[Fileref]:  PROJ000007610 - THR059F
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

79400000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [Yes]
II.1.7)

[ValueTotal]

[ValueExclVat]:  19585414.00  EUR
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services
[LotNumber]:  1
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79414000  - 
79720000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderers Approach to Service Delivery to the Public Sector  /  [Weighting]:  200
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderer’s Approach to Contract Management  /  [Weighting]:  170
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderer’s approach to Governance, Quality Standards and Data Security  /  [Weighting]:  80
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Continuity of Services  /  [Weighting]:  50
[AwardLowestCost]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Total Cost  /  [Weighting]:  500
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 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: Trust in Care Investigation Services
[LotNumber]:  2
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79414000  - 
79720000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderers Approach to Service Delivery to the Public Sector  /  [Weighting]:  200
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderer’s Approach to Contract Management  /  [Weighting]:  170
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderer’s approach to Governance, Quality Standards and Data Security  /  [Weighting]:  80
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Continuity of Services  /  [Weighting]:  50
[AwardLowestCost]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Total Cost  /  [Weighting]:  500
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 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: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services
[LotNumber]:  3
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

79414000  - 
79720000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) issued a request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderers Approach to Service Delivery to the Public Sector  /  [Weighting]:  200
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderer’s Approach to Contract Management  /  [Weighting]:  170
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Quality of the Tenderer’s approach to Governance, Quality Standards and Data Security  /  [Weighting]:  80
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Continuity of Services  /  [Weighting]:  50
[AwardLowestCost]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Total Cost  /  [Weighting]:  500
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 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]: 2022/S 192-544493

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 1

[LotNumber]: 1

[TitleContract]: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[NumberTendersSme]:  5
[NumberTendersNonms]:  1
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

CollierBroderick Management Consultants
IE6384676
Unit 17, St. Olave's Business Centre, Malahide Road
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 018666426
[Nutscode]:  IE0 -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  7326000.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 2

[LotNumber]: 1

[TitleContract]: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Conflict Management Plus Limited
GB 665 8202 22
Low Farm, Brook Road, Bassingbourn
Royston Hertfordshire
SG8 5
UK
[Nutscode]:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  7326000.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 3

[LotNumber]: 1

[TitleContract]: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Raiseaconcern.com
9837615K
Lodge Park, Straffan
Kildare
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 16107929
[AddressFax]: +353 16107929
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  7326000.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 4

[LotNumber]: 1

[TitleContract]: Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

RSM Ireland
9649304S
Trinity House, Charleston Road, Ranelagh
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 14965388
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  7326000.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 5

[LotNumber]: 2

[TitleContract]: Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Conflict Management Plus Limited
GB 665 8202 22
Low Farm, Brook Road, Bassingbourn
Royston Hertfordshire
SG8 5
UK
[Nutscode]:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  11765190.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 6

[LotNumber]: 2

[TitleContract]: Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Raiseaconcern.com
9837615K
Lodge Park, Straffan
Kildare
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 16107929
[AddressFax]: +353 16107929
[Nutscode]:  IE0 -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  11765190.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 7

[LotNumber]: 2

[TitleContract]: Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

RSM Ireland
9649304S
Trinity House, Charleston Road, Ranelagh
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 14965388
[Nutscode]:  IE0 -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  11765190.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 8

[LotNumber]: 3

[TitleContract]: Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

CollierBroderick Management Consultants
IE6384676
Unit 17, St. Olave's Business Centre
Dublin
Malahide Road, Malah
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 018666426
[Nutscode]:  IE0 -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  494224.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 9

[LotNumber]: 3

[TitleContract]: Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

Raiseaconcern.com
9837615K
Lodge Park, Straffan
Kildare
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 16107929
[AddressFax]: +353 16107929
[Nutscode]:  IE0 -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  494224.00  EUR

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 10

[LotNumber]: 3

[TitleContract]: Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

19/05/2023
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo]

[OffersReceived]:  5
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName]

RSM Ireland
9649304S
Trinity House, Charleston Road, Ranelagh
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 14965388
[Nutscode]:  IE0 -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]
V.2.4)

[ValueContractInfo] ([ExclVat])

[ValueTotalFinal]:  494224.00  EUR

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18866000

VI.4.3)

[AppealsLodging]

[AppealsDeadline]: 
Please consult your own legal advisors.