SEAI invite proposals from suitably qualified service providers with a view to establishing a multiparty framework for the provision of mentoring and coordination services to support SEAI’s sustainable energy communities and to support SEAI’s SEC Team.
The RFT is divided into 5 lots:
Lot 1: Border/West Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 2: Dublin/Mid East Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 3: Midlands/South East Regional Support Services;
Lot 4: Mid West/South West Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 5: National Mentoring and Support
EAI intends to appoint one (1) framework member to each of the framework Lots 1-4. SEAI intends to appoint a maximum of eight (8) framework members under Lot 5.
Please note tenderers can only bid for 1 lot between Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4; tenderers can also submit a second tender for Lot 5 if they wish.
For more information, on this notice please refer to the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2019-10-18.
The procurement was published on 2019-09-13.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Provision of Community Energy Mentoring Support Services Framework
Community Energy Mentoring”
Products/services: Energy-efficiency consultancy services📦
Short description:
“SEAI invite proposals from suitably qualified service providers with a view to establishing a multiparty framework for the provision of mentoring and...”
Short description
SEAI invite proposals from suitably qualified service providers with a view to establishing a multiparty framework for the provision of mentoring and coordination services to support SEAI’s sustainable energy communities and to support SEAI’s SEC Team.
The RFT is divided into 5 lots:
Lot 1: Border/West Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 2: Dublin/Mid East Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 3: Midlands/South East Regional Support Services;
Lot 4: Mid West/South West Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 5: National Mentoring and Support
EAI intends to appoint one (1) framework member to each of the framework Lots 1-4. SEAI intends to appoint a maximum of eight (8) framework members under Lot 5.
Please note tenderers can only bid for 1 lot between Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4; tenderers can also submit a second tender for Lot 5 if they wish.
For more information, on this notice please refer to the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 8 720 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 2
It is envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member will be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include:
— 1 x regional coordinator service, to manage county mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation,
— 1 x county mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional Coordinators are responsible for coordinating activities in each region, including:
— acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements,
— for building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the learn — plan — do journey,
— to update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learnings and success stories,
— ensuring a high level of service is provided by the County Mentors in a consistent manner,
— providing back up technical knowledge where required to the County Mentors,
— managing the availability of County Mentors in a responsive and timely manner,
— ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year),
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided,
— ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels,
— inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks, etc, management of regional working groups,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate,Ad hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each LA area, including:
— day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan do model,
— identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate,
— providing a short event report after such events,
— host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, ‘How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time,
— representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants, etc.,
— tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC,
— identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate,
— maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI,
— identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions Engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required,
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks, etc.,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad hoc duties as they arise.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 930 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 12
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals:
“SEAI reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of 3 such extensions on the same terms and conditions,...”
Description of renewals
SEAI reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of 3 such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of 4 years.
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Information about European Union funds: Erdf
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Dublin/Mid East Regional Mentoring Support Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member will be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services...”
Description of the procurement
It is envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member will be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include:
— 1 x regional coordinator service, to manage county mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation,
— 1 x county mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional coordinators are responsible for coordinating activities in each region, including,
— acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements,
— for building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the learn — plan — do journey,
— to update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learnings and success stories,
— ensuring a high level of service is provided by the County Mentors in a consistent manner,
— providing back up technical knowledge where required to the County Mentors,
— managing the availability of county mentors in a responsive and timely manner,
— ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves.
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year),
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided,
— ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels, inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks ,etc, management of regional working groups,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate,Ad hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for coordinating activities in each LA area, including:
— day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan do model,
— identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate,
— providing a short event report after such events,
— host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, ‘How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time,
— representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants, etc.,
— tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC,
— identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate,
— maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI,
— identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required,
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks, etc.,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad hoc duties as they arise.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 930 000 💰
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Midlands/South East Regional Mentoring Support Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member will be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services...”
Description of the procurement
It is envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member will be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include:
— 1 x regional coordinator service, to manage County Mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation,
— 1 x county mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional Coordinators are responsible for coordinating activities in each region, including:
— acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements,
— for building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the learn — plan — do journey,
— to update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learnings and success stories,
— ensuring a high level of service is provided by the county mentors in a consistent manner,
— providing back up technical knowledge where required to the county mentors,
— managing the availability of county mentors in a responsive and timely manner,
— ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves.
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year),
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided,
— ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels,
— inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks, etc., management of regional working groups,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate,Ad hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for coordinating activities in each LA area, including:
— day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan do model,
— identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate,
— providing a short event report after such events,
— host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, ‘How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time,
— representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants, etc.,
— tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC,
— identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate,
— maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI,
— identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required,
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks, etc.,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad hoc duties as they arise.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 930 000 💰
4️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Mid West/South West Regional Support Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 4
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member will be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services...”
Description of the procurement
It is envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member will be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include:
— 1 x regional coordinator service, to manage county mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation,
— 1 x county mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional Coordinators are responsible for coordinating activities in each region, including:
— acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements,
— for building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the learn — plan — do journey,
— to update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learnings and success stories,
— ensuring a high level of service is provided by the county mentors in a consistent manner,
— providing back up technical knowledge where required to the county mentors,
— managing the availability of county mentors in a responsive and timely manner,
— ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves.
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year),
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided,
— ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels, Inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks, etc., management of regional working groups,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for coordinating activities in each LA area, including:
— day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan do model,
— identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate,
— providing a short event report after such events,
— host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, ‘How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time,
— representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants, etc.,
— tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC,
— identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate,
— maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI,
— identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions Engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
— attend monthly skype calls,
— attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required,
— attend bi-annual training (2 per year),
— inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks, etc.,
— share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors,
— represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad hoc duties as they arise.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 930 000 💰
5️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: National Mentoring and Support Tasks
Title
Lot Identification Number: 5
Description
Description of the procurement:
“SEAI seeks to appoint a maximum of eight (8) framework members under Lot 5 to provide national mentoring and support services to the SEC Programme.
National...”
Description of the procurement
SEAI seeks to appoint a maximum of eight (8) framework members under Lot 5 to provide national mentoring and support services to the SEC Programme.
National mentors will undertake diverse tasks, which may include some or all of the following, but not limited to the following list:
— manage national SECs (e.g. housing associations, national education facility based communities, etc.),
— event coordination (national events on behalf/in support of SEAI),
— support for community-led energy events (advice to communities on how to host and deliver a community energy event),
— representing SEAI at events (presentations, event reports, deliver workshops, etc.),
— provision of secretariat services for national SEC steering group,
— management of national steering group, consultative body for SECs,
— provision of secretariat services for sectoral working groups,
— moderate online platforms for SEC network, if required,
— aid SEC team with data collection, surveys and feedback,
— provide support in the provision of community energy advisory services by other local and/or national enabler organisations,
— support working/focus groups (sectoral), e.g. coordination of coastal communities,
— living lab coordination, e.g. Dingle, Aran. research groups liaison/advocate,
— support the programme development/strategy,
— support the development of programme collateral,
— stakeholder mapping,
— build awareness of the full suite of SEAI programmes,
— general technical advice, aligned with skills in the competency assessment (energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart e, transport planning, finance and energy champions).
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 000 000 💰
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 090-215919
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2019-10-18
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 12
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2019-10-18
12:00 📅
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: Four Courts, Ground Floor (East Wing), Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪 Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: The High Court, Dublin, IRELAND.
Source: OJS 2019/S 179-436437 (2019-09-13)
Contract award notice (2020-03-18) Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“SEAI invited proposals from suitably qualified service providers with a view to establishing a multiparty framework for the provision of mentoring and...”
Short description
SEAI invited proposals from suitably qualified service providers with a view to establishing a multiparty framework for the provision of mentoring and co-ordination services to support SEAI’s Sustainable Energy Communities and to support SEAI’s SEC team.
The RFT was divided into 5 lots.
Lot 1: Border/West Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 2: Dublin/Mid East Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 3: Midlands/South East Regional Support Services;
Lot 4: Mid West/South West Regional Mentoring Support Services;
Lot 5: National Mentoring and Support.
SEAI intended to appoint one (1) framework member to each of the framework lots 1-4. SEAI intended to appoint a maximum of eight (8) framework members under lot 5.
Please note tenderers can only bid for one lot between lot 1, lot 2, lot 3 and lot 4; tenderers can also submit a second tender for lot 5 if they wish.
For more information, on this notice please refer to the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 8 297 208 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Description
Description of the procurement:
“It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of...”
Description of the procurement
It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include;
• 1 x regional co-ordinator service, to manage County Mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation;
• 1 x County mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional co-ordinators are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each region, including,
• Acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements.
• For building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the learn – plan – do journey.
• To update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learning and success stories.
• Ensuring a high level of service is provided by the County mentors in a consistent manner.
• Providing back up technical knowledge where required to the County mentors.
• Managing the availability of County Mentors in a responsive and timely manner.
• Ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves.
Other tasks will include:
• Attend monthly skype calls, attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year), attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided, Ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels, Inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks etc, management of regional working groups, Share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators, represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad-hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each LA area, including,
• Day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan Do model.
• Identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate.
• Providing a short event report after such events.
• Host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time.
• Representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants etc.
• Tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC.
• Identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI.
• Identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
• Attend monthly skype calls, attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required, Attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks etc, Share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors, represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad-hoc duties as they arise.
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Quality criterion (name):
“1) Range and depth of relevant organisation experience with regard to the subject area”
Quality criterion (weighting): 15
Quality criterion (name):
“2) Quality and level of resources to be applied to the project/s (including a resource management plan to allow for upscaling of activity if required)”
Quality criterion (name):
“3) Demonstrated understanding of the subject area (specific to the lot applied for)”
Quality criterion (weighting): 10
Quality criterion (name): 4) Quality of tender proposal
Quality criterion (weighting): 5
Quality criterion (name):
“5) Ability to deliver, including proposed management of assignment; incorporating deliverables, timescales and best practice solutions proposed”
Price (weighting): 40
Scope of the procurement
Information about European Union funds: Erdf.
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of...”
Description of the procurement
It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include;
• 1 x regional co-ordinator service, to manage County mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation;
• 1 x County mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional co-ordinators are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each region, including,
• Acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements.
• For building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the Learn – Plan – Do journey.
• To update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learning and success stories.
• Ensuring a high level of service is provided by the County mentors in a consistent manner.
• Providing back up technical knowledge where required to the County mentors.
• Managing the availability of County mentors in a responsive and timely manner.
• Ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves.
Other tasks will include:
• Attend monthly skype calls, Attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year), Attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided, Ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels, Inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks etc, Management of regional working groups, share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators, represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad-hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each LA area, including,
• Day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan Do model.
• Identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate.
• Providing a short event report after such events.
• Host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time.
• Representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants etc.
• Tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC.
• Identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI.
• Identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions Engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
• Attend monthly skype calls, Attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required, Attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks etc, share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors, Represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, Ad hoc duties as they arise.
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Description of the procurement:
“It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of...”
Description of the procurement
It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include;
• 1 x regional co-ordinator service, to manage County mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation;
• 1 x County mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional Co-Ordinators are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each region, including,
• Acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements.
• For building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the learn – plan – Do journey.
• To update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learning and success stories.
• Ensuring a high level of service is provided by the County mentors in a consistent manner.
• Providing back up technical knowledge where required to the County mentors.
• Managing the availability of County Mentors in a responsive and timely manner.
• Ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves
Other tasks will include:
• Attend monthly skype calls, attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year), Attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided, Ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels, Inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks etc, management of regional working groups, Share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators.
Represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad-hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each LA area, including,
• Day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan Do model..
• Identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate.
• Providing a short event report after such events.
• Host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time.
• Representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants etc.
• Tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC.
• Identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI.
• Identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
• Attend monthly skype calls, attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required, Attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks etc, share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors, Represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, ad-hoc duties as they arise.
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Description of the procurement:
“It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of...”
Description of the procurement
It was envisaged that a maximum of one (1) framework member would be appointed to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 to provide resources and manage the delivery of services in each of the regional lots.
Resources required within each of the regions 1-4 include;
• 1 x regional co-ordinator service, to manage County mentors at community level and deliver regional cooperation;
• 1 x County mentor in each of the local authority areas, to provide on the ground mentoring support for SECs.
Regional co-ordinators are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each region, including,
• Acting as the main point of contact to SEAI, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tasks as laid out below for promotion, delivery, development, communications and reporting for the evolving and growing SEC programme requirements.
• For building community knowledge within SECs with consistency of approach and even distribution of allocated resources, providing value for money in the guidance of new and existing communities through the learn – plan – Do journey.
• To update SEAI on the potential to develop case studies of pioneering SEC members, to include them at national events to share their learnings and success stories.
• Ensuring a high level of service is provided by the County mentors in a consistent manner.
• Providing back up technical knowledge where required to the County mentors
• Managing the availability of County Mentors in a responsive and timely manner.
• Ensuring appropriate levels of resources are available to meet the demand of the SEC Network as it evolves
Other tasks will include:
• Attend monthly skype calls, Attend quarterly face-to-face regional coordinator meetings (4 per year), Attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Report and plan SEC activities to SEAI on a monthly basis in the format/templates provided, Ensure invoicing is correct and submitted through the appropriate channels, Inform SEAI of relevant regional developments such as new grants, support networks etc, Management of regional working groups, Share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors and coordinators, represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate,Ad hoc duties as they arise.
County mentors are responsible for co-ordinating activities in each LA area, including,
• Day to day operational support to SECs in their county in the development of each SECs journey through the learn plan Do model.
• Identification of training needs of SECs and coordinate the delivery of this training including the promotion of the event, coordination of speakers, stands, programme collateral, attendees and registration as appropriate.
• Providing a short event report after such events.
• Host regular information sessions on SEC activities such as ‘Joining the SEC Network’, How to Develop an Energy Master Plan’, ‘Funding Options for Communities’ and any other appropriate events that may be needed from time to time.
• Representing SEAI at events hosted by others, to promote the various community energy supports and availability of grants etc.
• Tracking and monitoring the progress of each SEC.
• Identify SECs that are inactive and seek options to reactivate where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent working relationships between SECs and SEAI.
• Identify opportunities for synergies with other local or national organisations to deepen the impact of SEC actions Engagement with other stakeholders in the alignment of programme requirements.
Other tasks will include:
•Attend monthly skype calls, Attend quarterly face-to-face mentor meetings (2 per year), if required, Attend bi-annual training (2 per year), Inform SEAI of relevant county developments such as new grants, support networks etc, Share common solutions with SEAI and other mentors, represent SEAI at various events if deemed appropriate, Ad hoc duties as they arise.
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Description of the procurement:
“SEAI sought to appoint a maximum of eight (8) framework members under lot 5 to provide national mentoring and support services to the SEC...”
Description of the procurement
SEAI sought to appoint a maximum of eight (8) framework members under lot 5 to provide national mentoring and support services to the SEC Programme.
National mentors will undertake diverse tasks, which may include some or all of the following, but not limited to the following list:
• manage national SECs (e.g. housing associations, national education facility based communities etc.;
• event coordination (national events on behalf/in support of SEAI);
• support for Community-led energy events (advice to communities on how to host and deliver a community energy event);
• representing SEAI at events (presentations, event reports, deliver workshops etc);
• provision of secretariat services for national SEC steering group;
• management of National steering group, consultative body for SECs;
• provision of secretariat services for sectoral working groups;
• moderate online platforms for SEC network, if required;
• Aid SEC team with data collection, surveys and feedback;
• provide support in the provision of community energy advisory services by other local and/or national enabler organisations;
• support working/focus groups (sectoral), e.g. coordination of coastal communities;
• living lab coordination, e.g. Dingle, Aran. Research groups liaison/advocate;
• support the programme development/ strategy;
• support the development of programme collateral;
• stakeholder mapping;
• build awareness of the full suite of SEAI programmes;
• general technical advice, aligned with skills in the competency assessment (energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart e, transport planning, finance and energy champions).
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Quality criterion (name):
“1) Range and depth of relevant organisation’s experience with regard to the subject area”
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 179-436437
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Lot 1: Border/West Regional Mentoring Support Services
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-03-05 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Institute of Technology Sligo
Postal address: Ash Lane
Postal town: Sligo
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 930 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 800 680 💰
2️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Lot 2: Dublin/Mid East Regional Mentoring Support Services
Name and address of the contractor
Name: City of Dublin Energy Management Agency trading as CODEMA
Postal address: The Loft, 2-4 Crown Alley Temple Bar
Postal town: Dublin 2
The contractor is an SME ✅ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 930 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 795 615 💰
3️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: Lot 3: Midlands/South East Regional Mentoring Support Services
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ors
Postal address: Block A, Marlinstown Office Park, Co. Westmeath
Postal town: Mullingar
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 930 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 864 800 💰
4️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 4
Title: Lot 4: Mid West/South West Regional Support Services
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ballyhoura Development CLG
Postal address: The Development Centre, Main Street, Co Limerick
Postal town: Kilfinane
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 930 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 878 065 💰
5️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 5
Title: Lot 5: National Mentoring and Support Tasks
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 958 048 💰
6️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Name and address of the contractor
Name: MCO Projects Ltd
Postal address: 121-122 Capel Street
Postal town: Dublin 1
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 958 048 💰
7️⃣
Contract Number: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Postal address: 2 Dubling Landings, North Wall Quay
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 958 048 💰
8️⃣
Contract Number: 4
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Plan Energy
Postal address: Innovation Centre, IT Sligo, Ash Lane
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 958 048 💰
9️⃣
Contract Number: 5
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Sustainability Works Ltd
Postal address: 39 Colpe Park, Deepforde, Co Meath
Postal town: Drogheda
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 958 048 💰
1️⃣0️⃣
Contract Number: 6
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Rotha trading as The Wheel
Postal address: 48 Fleet Street
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 958 048 💰
Complementary information Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: The High Court, Dublin, Ireland
Source: OJS 2020/S 058-139198 (2020-03-18)