Description of the procurement
Córas Iompair Éireann is the main provider of surface land public transport services within the Republic of Ireland. CIÉ is a statutory body, reporting to the Minister for Transport. CIÉ has three wholly owned subsidiary limited liability companies (Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Bus Éireann-Irish Bus and Bus Atha Cliath-Dublin Bus), set up under the companies acts as provided for in the Transport (Reorganisation of Córas Iompair Éireann) Act 1986.
CIE seeks to engage a suitably qualified company to provide independent, vendor neutral technology related advice and research access, analysis and guidance across ICT sectors and technologies.
The service may be delivered in a variety of formats or media — but must include the following as a minimum:
— direct access to analysts/experts in specific fields to discuss research, analysis, issues and opportunities,
— briefings on key topics addressing the research needs outlined above,
— access to on line reports and materials through an online portal,
— access that is available to a number of individuals within the CIE Group,
— local account management and measurement of engagement.
More details please see the attached PQQ documentation.