The Law Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest legal Local Authority Office in the country. It provides a comprehensive service to the City Council in the entire area of Local Government Law including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial, Arbitration and EU Procurement. It is also a partner in a special project dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and Proceedings. However there are occasions when particular specialist legal services are required by the Council which are not available within the Law Department itself or if available the Law Department does not have the requisite personnel available to provide those legal services at the time in question. Dublin City Council therefore wishes to establish multi-operator framework agreements in respect of 4 Lots for the provision of Legal Services over a period of three years commencing in 2015, with a possibility of extension for a further year.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2015-01-15.
The procurement was published on 2014-11-14.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Contract notice (2014-11-14) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Legal services
Quantity or scope:
The Law Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest legal Local Authority Office in the country. It provides a comprehensive service to the City Council in the entire area of Local Government Law including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial, Arbitration and EU Procurement. It is also a partner in a special project dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and Proceedings. However there are occasions when particular specialist legal services are required by the Council which are not available within the Law Department itself or if available the Law Department does not have the requisite personnel available to provide those legal services at the time in question.Dublin City Council therefore wishes to establish multi-operator framework agreements in respect of 4 Lots for the provision of Legal Services over a period of three years commencing in 2015, with a possibility of extension for a further year. The requirements are divided into four lots and tenderers may apply for admission to the relevant framework under one or more lots. Separate competitions will be conducted for each lot.200 0005 000 000
The Law Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest legal Local Authority Office in the country. It provides a comprehensive service to the City Council in the entire area of Local Government Law including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial, Arbitration and EU Procurement. It is also a partner in a special project dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and Proceedings. However there are occasions when particular specialist legal services are required by the Council which are not available within the Law Department itself or if available the Law Department does not have the requisite personnel available to provide those legal services at the time in question.Dublin City Council therefore wishes to establish multi-operator framework agreements in respect of 4 Lots for the provision of Legal Services over a period of three years commencing in 2015, with a possibility of extension for a further year. The requirements are divided into four lots and tenderers may apply for admission to the relevant framework under one or more lots. Separate competitions will be conducted for each lot.200 0005 000 000
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Legal services📦
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Type of bid: Submission for one or more lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender
Contracting authority Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Regional or local authority
Awarding authority name: Dublin City Council
Postal address: Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Postal code: 8
Postal town: Dublin
Contact
Internet address: http://www.dublincity.ie🌏
Phone: +353 12222222📞
Additional Information — Dublin City Council.
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 1997, 2003. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging.
7. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is — The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.
9. All queries regarding this tender must be emailed to Sean Casey at this email address: sean.casey@dublincity.ie
Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie
The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 5.1.2015 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
10. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 1997, 2003. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging.
7. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is — The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.
9. All queries regarding this tender must be emailed to Sean Casey at this email address: sean.casey@dublincity.ie
Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie
The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 5.1.2015 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
10. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
Object Scope of the procurement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 200 000 💰
5 000 000 💰
Short description:
The Law Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest legal Local Authority Office in the country. It provides a comprehensive service to the City Council in the entire area of Local Government Law including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial, Arbitration and EU Procurement. It is also a partner in a special project dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and Proceedings. However there are occasions when particular specialist legal services are required by the Council which are not available within the Law Department itself or if available the Law Department does not have the requisite personnel available to provide those legal services at the time in question.
The Law Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest legal Local Authority Office in the country. It provides a comprehensive service to the City Council in the entire area of Local Government Law including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial, Arbitration and EU Procurement. It is also a partner in a special project dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and Proceedings. However there are occasions when particular specialist legal services are required by the Council which are not available within the Law Department itself or if available the Law Department does not have the requisite personnel available to provide those legal services at the time in question.
Dublin City Council therefore wishes to establish multi-operator framework agreements in respect of 4 Lots for the provision of Legal Services over a period of three years commencing in 2015, with a possibility of extension for a further year.
Lot number: 1
Title of the lot: Employment Law
Short description:
The services that are within Lot 1 include specialised advice on Employment Law and related issues which arise from time to time, including the drafting of employment agreements and human resource documentation. This advice will generally be required by Senior Management in the Human Resources Department in Dublin City Council in their dealings with its employees and the trade union representatives.
The services that are within Lot 1 include specialised advice on Employment Law and related issues which arise from time to time, including the drafting of employment agreements and human resource documentation. This advice will generally be required by Senior Management in the Human Resources Department in Dublin City Council in their dealings with its employees and the trade union representatives.
Lot number: 2
Title of the lot: Construction Law
Short description:
Dublin City Council may require firms to provide advice regarding contentious and non-contentious issues which may include litigation / dispute resolution services in relation to disputes and contract management issues as may arise in connection with construction contracts, ranging from residential developments to infrastructural and utilities related projects.
Dublin City Council may require firms to provide advice regarding contentious and non-contentious issues which may include litigation / dispute resolution services in relation to disputes and contract management issues as may arise in connection with construction contracts, ranging from residential developments to infrastructural and utilities related projects.
Lot number: 3
Title of the lot: Commercial Conveyancing
Short description:
In general terms, services within Lot 3 shall include advice and the provision of legal services to DCC in relation to any commercial transaction involving land. Such transactions may be by way of sale or acquisition; the services shall include advice, negotiation, preparation of legal documentation, the implementation of any such agreements to completion and the hand over at the end of each transaction to DCC's Property Management Division in the Development Department. Services shall include dealing with any ancillary legal matters or disputes as arise during the course of such transactions.
In general terms, services within Lot 3 shall include advice and the provision of legal services to DCC in relation to any commercial transaction involving land. Such transactions may be by way of sale or acquisition; the services shall include advice, negotiation, preparation of legal documentation, the implementation of any such agreements to completion and the hand over at the end of each transaction to DCC's Property Management Division in the Development Department. Services shall include dealing with any ancillary legal matters or disputes as arise during the course of such transactions.
Lot number: 4
Title of the lot: Public Procurement Law
Short description:
Under this Lot DCC may seek legal advice and support in respect of the law governing (or relating to) public procurement.
Quantity or scope:
The Law Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest legal Local Authority Office in the country. It provides a comprehensive service to the City Council in the entire area of Local Government Law including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial, Arbitration and EU Procurement. It is also a partner in a special project dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and Proceedings. However there are occasions when particular specialist legal services are required by the Council which are not available within the Law Department itself or if available the Law Department does not have the requisite personnel available to provide those legal services at the time in question.
The Law Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest legal Local Authority Office in the country. It provides a comprehensive service to the City Council in the entire area of Local Government Law including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial, Arbitration and EU Procurement. It is also a partner in a special project dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and Proceedings. However there are occasions when particular specialist legal services are required by the Council which are not available within the Law Department itself or if available the Law Department does not have the requisite personnel available to provide those legal services at the time in question.
Dublin City Council therefore wishes to establish multi-operator framework agreements in respect of 4 Lots for the provision of Legal Services over a period of three years commencing in 2015, with a possibility of extension for a further year. The requirements are divided into four lots and tenderers may apply for admission to the relevant framework under one or more lots. Separate competitions will be conducted for each lot.
Dublin City Council therefore wishes to establish multi-operator framework agreements in respect of 4 Lots for the provision of Legal Services over a period of three years commencing in 2015, with a possibility of extension for a further year. The requirements are divided into four lots and tenderers may apply for admission to the relevant framework under one or more lots. Separate competitions will be conducted for each lot.
Reference number: etenders file reference number 90055
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin 8.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity: Please see tender documents on www.etenders.gov.ie for full details.
Economic and financial standing: Please see tender documents on www.etenders.gov.ie for full details.
Minimum level(s) of standards: Please see tender documents on www.etenders.gov.ie for full details.
Technical and professional ability: Please see tender documents on www.etenders.gov.ie for full details.
Contract execution
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession:
Tenderers must be eligible to provide legal services in Ireland under the terms of the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2008 and/or applicable EU law. All of the personnel proposed for each Lot must hold a current and valid practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Ireland or equivalent professional body. Further information on registration procedures can be found at http://www.pointofsinglecontact.ie/Browse-by-Sector/Legal/Solicitors.html. The Irish Point of Single Contact (PSC) has been established as the point of single contact for Ireland as required under the Services Directive 2006/123/EC. The role of the PSC is to assist service providers who wish to provide services in Ireland, by connecting them with the relevant competent authorities in order to complete all relevant procedures.
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Tenderers must be eligible to provide legal services in Ireland under the terms of the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2008 and/or applicable EU law. All of the personnel proposed for each Lot must hold a current and valid practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Ireland or equivalent professional body. Further information on registration procedures can be found at http://www.pointofsinglecontact.ie/Browse-by-Sector/Legal/Solicitors.html. The Irish Point of Single Contact (PSC) has been established as the point of single contact for Ireland as required under the Services Directive 2006/123/EC. The role of the PSC is to assist service providers who wish to provide services in Ireland, by connecting them with the relevant competent authorities in order to complete all relevant procedures.
Names and professional qualifications of the staff ✅
Procedure
Maximum number of operators of the framework agreement: 40
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 4
Tender validity period: 012 months Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Irish 🗣️
Reference Identifiers
Reference number attributed by the contracting authority: etenders file reference number 90055
Additional information
Additional Information — Dublin City Council.
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 1997, 2003. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 1997, 2003. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. 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.
4. 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.
4. 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.
5. Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
5. Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging.
7. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is — The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.
9. All queries regarding this tender must be emailed to Sean Casey at this email address: sean.casey@dublincity.ie
Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie
Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie
The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 5.1.2015 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
10. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: The Four Courts, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 8
Name: Please contact your legal representative
Information about review deadlines: Please contact your legal representative.
Source: OJS 2014/S 222-392700 (2014-11-14)
Contract award notice (2016-02-25) Object Scope of the procurement
Total value of the procurement: 1 246 800 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Procedure Award criteria
Criterion: 1. Cost (4000)
2. Quality and balance of resources (4000)
3. Nethod Statement (2000)
Award of contract
1️⃣
Date of contract conclusion: 2015-12-17 📅
Name: Beauchamps Solicitors
Postal address: Riverside Two, Sir John Rogerson's Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: c.osullivan@beauchamps.ie📧
Internet address: http://www.beauchamps.ie🌏
2️⃣2️⃣
Name: Eames Solicitors
Postal address: 2 Malt House Square, Smithfield
Postal code: 7
E-mail: d.mcnulty@eames.ie📧
Internet address: http://www.eames.ie🌏