Establishment of Two Single Party Framework Agreements for Legal Services Providers
Irish Sports Council
The Irish Sports Council wishes to establish two single party frameworks for the provision of Legal Services. The areas of advise required have been split into two Lots, Lot 1 Corporate & Employment Law & Lot 2 Anti-Doping Law. The appointment in respect of each Lot will be for a period of up to 7 years, an initial appointment for 4 years with the option to extend for 3 further year.
Full details available on www.etenders.gov.ie
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2014-04-07. The procurement was published on 2014-03-10.
Who? What? Where?
Procurement history
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2014-03-10 | Contract notice |
Contract notice (2014-03-10)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Legal services
Quantity or scope:
“The estimated value of both frameworks is 400,000 EUR.4 000 000”
Total value of the procurement: 400 000 💰
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Legal services 📦
Procedure
Procedure type: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid: Submission for one or more lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender
Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Irish Sports Council
Postal address: Top Floor, Block A, Westend Office Park
Postal town: Blanchardstown
Contact
E-mail: gokeeffe@irishsportscouncil.ie 📧
Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2014-03-10 📅
Submission deadline: 2014-04-07 📅
Publication date: 2014-03-13 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2014/S 051-085408
OJ-S issue: 51
Additional information
“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...”
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Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The Irish Sports Council wishes to establish two single party frameworks for the provision of Legal Services. The areas of advise required have been split...”
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“Full details available on www.etenders.gov.ie”
Lot number: 1
Title of the lot: Corporate & Employment Law
Short description:
“ISC wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in...”
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“ISC wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in...”
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“This lot comprises the provision of legal advice and services relating to:”
“Corporate law, including but not limited to:”
“— Contracts (e.g. reviewing contracts with suppliers for the purchase of goods/services);”
“— Code of conduct (specifically in relation to a semi state organisation);”
“— Code of ethics (The Irish Sports Council and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland published a joint Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children's...”
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“— FOI requests received;”
“— Corporate compliance issues (e.g. ethics legislation, Corporate Governance legislation/requirements);”
“— General advice to Council;”
“— Insurances;”
“— Procurement advise;”
“— Advise re Local Sports Partnerships / National Governing Bodies set up as companies Limited by guarantee / part of County Councils;”
“— Representation at court / tribunals arising from the relevant legal areas.”
Duration: 48 months
Lot number: 2
Title of the lot: Anti-Doping Law
Quantity or scope: wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in carrying out their functions. The appointment in respect of each Lot will be for a period of up to 7 years.Under the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 the Irish Sports Council was given the task of combating doping in sport. Immediately the Council established the Irish Sport Anti-Doping Programme, which was launched in the autumn of 1999. It comprises three main elements: testing, education and research. The Council is proud to have put in place a Programme that is recognised nationally and internationally as of the highest quality. It makes a contribution to the development of Irish sport through guarding the ethical standards of sport and ensuring that competitors, mentors and spectators are involved with drug free sport.The Irish Sports Council wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in carrying out their functions.This contract comprises the provision of legal advice and services relating to Anti-Doping Law, including but not limited to:— Results management,— Preparation for Anti-Doping hearings,— Administrative Review of paperwork and procedures in anti-doping cases,— Meeting with witnesses,— Meetings/Discussions with Laboratory experts,— Full review of Rules, World Anti-Doping Code, International Standards, as appropriate,— Advice/preparation of NGBs in advance of Anti-Doping hearings,— Review of results management process and disciplinary process,— Assistance/Advice with issues arising e.g. data protection,— Development and review of contracts for services,— Assistance with training of stakeholders and partners as appropriate,— Advice in relation to anti-doping policy matters,— Advice in relation to relevant legislation (Sport Ireland Act, Misuse of Drugs Act etc)— Advice and assistance in developing processes around non-analytical anti-doping rule violations (including blood profiles, steroid profiles and intelligence and investigation cases),— Prosecution of Anti-Doping Rule Violations,— Advice and interpretation of the Irish Ant-Doping Rules and International Standards.
“wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in...”
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“Under the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 the Irish Sports Council was given the task of combating doping in sport. Immediately the Council established the...”
Show more
“The Irish Sports Council wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions,...”
Show more
“This contract comprises the provision of legal advice and services relating to Anti-Doping Law, including but not limited to:”
“— Results management,”
“— Preparation for Anti-Doping hearings,”
“— Administrative Review of paperwork and procedures in anti-doping cases,”
“— Meeting with witnesses,”
“— Meetings/Discussions with Laboratory experts,”
“— Full review of Rules, World Anti-Doping Code, International Standards, as appropriate,”
“— Advice/preparation of NGBs in advance of Anti-Doping hearings,”
“— Review of results management process and disciplinary process,”
“— Assistance/Advice with issues arising e.g. data protection,”
“— Development and review of contracts for services,”
“— Assistance with training of stakeholders and partners as appropriate,”
“— Advice in relation to anti-doping policy matters,”
“— Advice in relation to relevant legislation (Sport Ireland Act, Misuse of Drugs Act etc)”
“— Advice and assistance in developing processes around non-analytical anti-doping rule violations (including blood profiles, steroid profiles and...”
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“— Prosecution of Anti-Doping Rule Violations,”
“— Advice and interpretation of the Irish Ant-Doping Rules and International Standards.”
“The estimated value of both frameworks is 400,000 EUR.”
Duration: 84 months
Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Economic and financial standing:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Minimum level(s) of standards:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Technical and professional ability:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required:
“Not applicable.”
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“To be agreed with the successful service provider.”
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“A grouping if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity having joint and several liability.”
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession:
“Candidates must confirm their eligibility to provide legal services in Ireland under the Solicitors Act 1954 as amended.”
Names and professional qualifications of the staff ✅
Procedure
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 7
Justification for framework agreement duration over four years:
“As the subject matter of the framework agreement is a non-priority service and is therefore not subject to the full requirements of Directive 2004/18/EC,...”
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Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for selection:
“Based on responses to the qualification questionnaire it is envisaged that the top 5 scoring applicants for both Lots will be invited to participate in the...”
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Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Other languages: Ga
Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Gillian O'Keeffe
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Reference
Additional information
“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...”
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“2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.”
“3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.”
“4) Award will be subject to the approval of all relevant competent authorities.”
“5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Revenue...”
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“6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement the tenderer invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the...”
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“7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded...”
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“8) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of...”
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“9) This notice is being published on a voluntary basis in the OJEU as the framework agreement is for a service which is a non-priority service (Annex IIB)...”
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“To receive more information about this tender, including any amendments and/or clarifications and to request any clarifications and/or to respond to this...”
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Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: Four Courtns Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Please consult a legal servcie provider
Recurrent procurement
“7 Years Time”
Source: OJS 2014/S 051-085408 (2014-03-10)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Legal services
Quantity or scope:
“The estimated value of both frameworks is 400,000 EUR.4 000 000”
Total value of the procurement: 400 000 💰
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Legal services 📦
Procedure
Procedure type: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid: Submission for one or more lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender
Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Irish Sports Council
Postal address: Top Floor, Block A, Westend Office Park
Postal town: Blanchardstown
Contact
E-mail: gokeeffe@irishsportscouncil.ie 📧
Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2014-03-10 📅
Submission deadline: 2014-04-07 📅
Publication date: 2014-03-13 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2014/S 051-085408
OJ-S issue: 51
Additional information
“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...”
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The Irish Sports Council wishes to establish two single party frameworks for the provision of Legal Services. The areas of advise required have been split...”
“Full details available on www.etenders.gov.ie”
Lot number: 1
Title of the lot: Corporate & Employment Law
Short description:
“ISC wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in...”
“ISC wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in...”
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“This lot comprises the provision of legal advice and services relating to:”
“Corporate law, including but not limited to:”
“— Contracts (e.g. reviewing contracts with suppliers for the purchase of goods/services);”
“— Code of conduct (specifically in relation to a semi state organisation);”
“— Code of ethics (The Irish Sports Council and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland published a joint Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children's...”
“— FOI requests received;”
“— Corporate compliance issues (e.g. ethics legislation, Corporate Governance legislation/requirements);”
“— General advice to Council;”
“— Insurances;”
“— Procurement advise;”
“— Advise re Local Sports Partnerships / National Governing Bodies set up as companies Limited by guarantee / part of County Councils;”
“— Representation at court / tribunals arising from the relevant legal areas.”
Lot number: 2
Title of the lot: Anti-Doping Law
Quantity or scope: wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in carrying out their functions. The appointment in respect of each Lot will be for a period of up to 7 years.Under the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 the Irish Sports Council was given the task of combating doping in sport. Immediately the Council established the Irish Sport Anti-Doping Programme, which was launched in the autumn of 1999. It comprises three main elements: testing, education and research. The Council is proud to have put in place a Programme that is recognised nationally and internationally as of the highest quality. It makes a contribution to the development of Irish sport through guarding the ethical standards of sport and ensuring that competitors, mentors and spectators are involved with drug free sport.The Irish Sports Council wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in carrying out their functions.This contract comprises the provision of legal advice and services relating to Anti-Doping Law, including but not limited to:— Results management,— Preparation for Anti-Doping hearings,— Administrative Review of paperwork and procedures in anti-doping cases,— Meeting with witnesses,— Meetings/Discussions with Laboratory experts,— Full review of Rules, World Anti-Doping Code, International Standards, as appropriate,— Advice/preparation of NGBs in advance of Anti-Doping hearings,— Review of results management process and disciplinary process,— Assistance/Advice with issues arising e.g. data protection,— Development and review of contracts for services,— Assistance with training of stakeholders and partners as appropriate,— Advice in relation to anti-doping policy matters,— Advice in relation to relevant legislation (Sport Ireland Act, Misuse of Drugs Act etc)— Advice and assistance in developing processes around non-analytical anti-doping rule violations (including blood profiles, steroid profiles and intelligence and investigation cases),— Prosecution of Anti-Doping Rule Violations,— Advice and interpretation of the Irish Ant-Doping Rules and International Standards.
“wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions, responsibilities and powers in...”
“Under the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 the Irish Sports Council was given the task of combating doping in sport. Immediately the Council established the...”
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“The Irish Sports Council wishes to appoint legal advisors to advise the Council, its executives and Board in exercising their statutory functions,...”
“This contract comprises the provision of legal advice and services relating to Anti-Doping Law, including but not limited to:”
“— Results management,”
“— Preparation for Anti-Doping hearings,”
“— Administrative Review of paperwork and procedures in anti-doping cases,”
“— Meeting with witnesses,”
“— Meetings/Discussions with Laboratory experts,”
“— Full review of Rules, World Anti-Doping Code, International Standards, as appropriate,”
“— Advice/preparation of NGBs in advance of Anti-Doping hearings,”
“— Review of results management process and disciplinary process,”
“— Assistance/Advice with issues arising e.g. data protection,”
“— Development and review of contracts for services,”
“— Assistance with training of stakeholders and partners as appropriate,”
“— Advice in relation to anti-doping policy matters,”
“— Advice in relation to relevant legislation (Sport Ireland Act, Misuse of Drugs Act etc)”
“— Advice and assistance in developing processes around non-analytical anti-doping rule violations (including blood profiles, steroid profiles and...”
“— Prosecution of Anti-Doping Rule Violations,”
“— Advice and interpretation of the Irish Ant-Doping Rules and International Standards.”
“The estimated value of both frameworks is 400,000 EUR.”
Duration: 84 months
Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Economic and financial standing:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Minimum level(s) of standards:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Technical and professional ability:
“Pleae refer tot he qualification questionnaire to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 0573216.”
Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required:
“Not applicable.”
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“To be agreed with the successful service provider.”
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“A grouping if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity having joint and several liability.”
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession:
“Candidates must confirm their eligibility to provide legal services in Ireland under the Solicitors Act 1954 as amended.”
Names and professional qualifications of the staff ✅
Procedure
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 7
Justification for framework agreement duration over four years:
“As the subject matter of the framework agreement is a non-priority service and is therefore not subject to the full requirements of Directive 2004/18/EC,...”
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for selection:
“Based on responses to the qualification questionnaire it is envisaged that the top 5 scoring applicants for both Lots will be invited to participate in the...”
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Other languages: Ga
Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Gillian O'Keeffe
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Reference
Additional information
“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...”
“2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.”
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“3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.”
“4) Award will be subject to the approval of all relevant competent authorities.”
“5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Revenue...”
“6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement the tenderer invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the...”
“7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded...”
“8) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of...”
“9) This notice is being published on a voluntary basis in the OJEU as the framework agreement is for a service which is a non-priority service (Annex IIB)...”
“To receive more information about this tender, including any amendments and/or clarifications and to request any clarifications and/or to respond to this...”
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: Four Courtns Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Please consult a legal servcie provider
Recurrent procurement
“7 Years Time”
Source: OJS 2014/S 051-085408 (2014-03-10)
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