Advanced Driving and Driver Training

Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

The Contracting Entity intends to procure a framework contract for the provision of Advanced Driving and Driver-Support training to include:
— Advanced Driving Modules 1 and 2 (including completion of the Institute of Advanced Motorist test);
— Driver Intervention training;
— Driver Support and Assessment post-Collision training.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2017-04-30. The procurement was published on 2017-03-31.

Suppliers

The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

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Procurement history
Date Document
2017-03-31 Contract notice
2018-12-24 Contract award notice
Contract notice (2017-03-31)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Specialist training services
Reference number: SS/CON/2601
Short description:
The Contracting Entity intends to procure a framework contract for the provision of Advanced Driving and Driver-Support training to include: — Advanced Driving Modules 1 and 2 (including completion of the Institute of Advanced Motorist test); — Driver Intervention training; — Driver Support and Assessment post-Collision training.
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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: Specialist training services 📦
Additional CPV: Driving-school services 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Éire/Ireland 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Utilities entity
Awarding authority name: Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
Postal address: 2 Gateway, East Wall Road
Postal code: 3
Postal town: Dublin
Contact
Internet address: http://www.esb.ie 🌏
E-mail: richard.german@esbi.ie 📧
Phone: +353 17026125 📞
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110659&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110659&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2017-03-31 📅
Submission deadline: 2017-04-30 📅
Publication date: 2017-04-04 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2017/S 066-124862
OJ-S issue: 66
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID116324.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The Contracting Entity intends to procure a framework contract for the provision of Advanced Driving and Driver-Support training to include:
— Advanced Driving Modules 1 and 2 (including completion of the Institute of Advanced Motorist test);
— Driver Intervention training;
— Driver Support and Assessment post-Collision training.
Advanced Driver Training Description:
Educating staff in method of driving which will enable them to achieve the Institute of Advanced Motorist's Advanced Driving Standard and pass the IAM Advanced Driving test.
The Course will consist of 2 separate day's education/training.
Training Day 1:
— Morning time the trainer will explain the theoretical elements of Advanced Driver Training in a ‘classroom’ environment (Mainly 4 participants).
— Afternoon, drivers will learn and practice the practical elements of Advanced Driver Training by both observing a colleague driving and also driving themselves under the direction of the trainer.
— The driver is issued with a report on completion of Day listing elements of their driving which should be adjusted/improved upon and they are encouraged to work on those points for the following 4 weeks.
Training Day 2:
— The trainer carries out another session of observation and driving practice with each driver.
— The driver is tested by and independent IAM tester.
Driver Intervention Training:
ESB may require an employee to complete some type of driving intervention training for any one of the reasons listed below (but not exclusively the list below):
— Excessive speeding.
— Being involved in numerous road safety incidents/collision.
— Returning to driving after completing a statutory driving ban.
This training would comprise of:
— The trainer has a discussion with the driver to discuss the reason(s) for the intervention training.
— The trainer undertakes a practical training session with the driver focusing on the area of concern.
— The trainer issues ESB with a report from the training, stating how the driver performed in the session, highlighting any concerns and indicating if any follow-up is required, etc.
Post Collision Support Training/Assessment:
In the event that an employee of ESB is involved in a very serious collision, it is policy that the driver must complete Post Collision Support Training/Assessment.
Similarly to the Intervention Training the trainer meets the driver and discusses the incident and all relevant information associated with the incident.
The trainer accompanies the driver on a drive to assess driving and offer advice.
The Trainer prepares a report following the training session which is sent to ESB Road Safety Bureau and advises whether the driver should return to driving duties for ESB.
Duration: 36 months
Description of options:
On the completion of framework period three (3) years ESB retain the option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to and including a further 48 months in one or more increments.
Additional information:
Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID116324.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 116324.
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 116324.
Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 116324.
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 116324.
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 116324.

Procedure
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the qualification questionnaire and at least the top scoring five applicants will be invited to tender, subject to that number qualifying.
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender validity period: 12 months

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Richard German
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110659&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

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 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 entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
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2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
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7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) 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.
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9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
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10) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 applicants will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 5 applicants subject to that number qualifying.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: Chief Registrar
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000 📞
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie 🌏
Source: OJS 2017/S 066-124862 (2017-03-31)
Contract award notice (2018-12-24)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The Contracting Entity has awarded a a framework contract for the provision of advanced driving and driver-support training to include: — advanced driving modules 1 and 2 (including completion of the Institute of Advanced Motorist's test), — driver intervention training, — driver support and assessment post-collision training.
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Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Postal address: 2 Gateway
Postal code: East Wall Road
Postal town: Dublin 3

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2018-12-24 📅
Publication date: 2018-12-28 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2018/S 249-576382
Refers to notice: 2017/S 066-124862
OJ-S issue: 249

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The Contracting Entity has awarded a a framework contract for the provision of advanced driving and driver-support training to include:
— advanced driving modules 1 and 2 (including completion of the Institute of Advanced Motorist's test),
— driver intervention training,
— driver support and assessment post-collision training.
Advanced driver training description:
Educating staff in method of driving which will enable them to achieve the Institute of Advanced Motorist's advanced driving standard and pass the IAM advanced driving test.
The course will consist of 2 separate day’s education/training.
Training day 1:
— morning time the trainer will explain the theoretical elements of advanced driver training in a “classroom” environment (mainly 4 participants),
— afternoon, drivers will learn and practice the practical elements of advanced driver training by both observing a colleague driving and also driving themselves under the direction of the trainer,
— the driver is issued with a report on completion of day listing elements of their driving which should be adjusted/improved upon and they are encouraged to work on those points for the following 4 weeks.
Training day 2:
— the trainer carries out another session of observation and driving practice with each driver,
— the driver is tested by and independent IAM tester.
— excessive speeding,
— being involved in numerous road safety incidents/collision,
— returning to driving after completing a statutory driving ban.
— the trainer has a discussion with the driver to discuss the reason(s) for the intervention training,
— the trainer undertakes a practical training session with the driver focusing on the area of concern,
— the trainer issues ESB with a report from the training, stating how the driver performed in the session, highlighting any concerns and indicating if any follow-up is required, etc.
Post collision support training/assessment:
In the event that an employee of ESB is involved in a very serious collision, it is policy that the driver must complete post collision support training/assessment.
Similarly to the intervention training, the trainer meets the driver and discusses the incident and all relevant information associated with the incident.
The trainer prepares a report following the training session which is sent to ESB Road Safety Bureau and advises whether the driver should return to driving duties for ESB.
Description of options:
On the completion of framework period three (3) years ESB retain the option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to and including a further 48 months in 1 or more increments.

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2018-12-19 📅
Name: The Cpl Institute
National registration number: IE9701984J
Postal address: 5 St. Fintans
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: North Street, Swords
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Internet address: http://www.thecplinstitute.ie 🌏

Complementary information
Review body
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Source: OJS 2018/S 249-576382 (2018-12-24)
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