Tender to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Delivery of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City Training Services

Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council (the ‘Contracting Authority’) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) lots and tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under 1 or more lots.
Tenderers applying for admission to more than 1 lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each lot for which they are applying.
A maximum of 3 service providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) lots:
— Lot 1: Start Your Own Business Skills,
— Lot 2: General Business Skills,
— Lot 3: Marketing Skills,
— Lot 4: Financial Skills,
— Lot 5: Library Talks,
— Lot 6: Trading Online Voucher workshop.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2019-08-15. The procurement was published on 2019-07-15.

Suppliers

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

Who?

• Dublin City Council

What?

Where?

• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2019-07-15	Contract notice
2019-10-01	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2019-07-15)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Education and training services
Short description:

Dublin City Council (the ‘Contracting Authority’) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) lots and tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under 1 or more lots. Tenderers applying for admission to more than 1 lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each lot for which they are applying. A maximum of 3 service providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) lots: — Lot 1: Start Your Own Business Skills, — Lot 2: General Business Skills, — Lot 3: Marketing Skills, — Lot 4: Financial Skills, — Lot 5: Library Talks, — Lot 6: Trading Online Voucher workshop.

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: Education and training services 📦
Additional CPV: Miscellaneous business and business-related services 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Dublin 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all 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: Dublin
Postal town: Dublin 8
Contact
Internet address: http://www.dublincity.ie 🌏
E-mail: david.ashe@dublincity.ie 📧
Phone: +353 2225623 📞
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=150274&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=150274&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2019-07-15 📅
Submission deadline: 2019-08-15 📅
Publication date: 2019-07-17 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2019/S 136-335457
OJ-S issue: 136
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 ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Tenderers applying for admission to more than 1 lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each lot for which they are applying.

A maximum of 3 service providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) lots:

— Lot 1: Start Your Own Business Skills,

— Lot 2: General Business Skills,

— Lot 3: Marketing Skills,

— Lot 4: Financial Skills,

— Lot 5: Library Talks,

— Lot 6: Trading Online Voucher workshop.

Estimated total value: 800 000 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Start Your Own Business Skills
Lot number: 1
Short description:

Dublin City Council (the “Contracting Authority”) wishes to establish a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Training Services for the LEO. The requirements of this Framework Agreement are divided into six (6) Lots and Tenderers may apply for admission to the Framework Agreement under one or more Lots.

Tenderers applying for admission to more than one Lot must complete a separate Tender Response Document (TRD) in respect of each Lot for which they are applying.

A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. The Framework Agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots;

• Lot 1 Start your own Business Skills

• Lot 2 General Business Skills

• Lot 3 Marketing Skills

• Lot 4 Financial Skills

• Lot 5 Library Talks

• Lot 6 Trading Online Voucher workshop

The term of this Framework Agreement shall be for one year. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three (3) such extension(s) on the same terms and condition. The duration of any contract entered into under the Framework Agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.

The total estimated value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately €800,000 over the term and any possible extensions (4 years). The estimated value of the lots is as follows;

• Lot 1 €380,000

• Lot 2 €140,000

• Lot 3 €130,000

• Lot 4 €110,000

• Lot 5 €22,500

• Lot 6 €17,500

The Framework Agreement will operate as follows:

• A maximum of 3 Service Providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot

• Successful Tenderers to be evaluated and ranked 1,2 and 3 in respect of each Lot for the term of the Framework Agreement

• The Successful Tenderer ranked number 1 will have first option on all business for the term of the Framework Agreement for the Lot or Lots for which they have applied and are selected for in the Framework Agreement. If unable to meet requirements as stated, cascade method will be used – i.e. 2nd ranked tenderer will be consulted, followed by 3rd.

Tenderers should note that there is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this Framework Agreement and that the Contracting Authority shall be under no obligation to purchase any minimum value of service under this Framework Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement no obligation whatsoever exists on the Contracting Authority to award any contract(s). No contract awarded pursuant to this competition will confer exclusivity to the Service Providers where appointed.

The appointment to the Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive Tender using the Open Procedure. The regulatory framework applicable to the Tender process comprises Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts implemented into Irish law by European Communities (Award of Public Authorities’ Contracts) Regulations 2016, S.I. No. 329 of 2016. The Tender process is being conducted in compliance with the legal framework established by this legislation.

Admission to the Framework Agreement may be subject to a presentation and clarification meeting. It would be essential that the key personnel assigned to this contract should be available and present at this meeting.

Estimated value excluding VAT: 380 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 48 months
Description of renewals:

This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.

Description of options:

This contract is for twelve (12) months with the option to extend for an additional thirty-six (36) subject to annual, periodic and other reviews.

Name of EU-financed project or programme: 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 ID 153909. Funded by European Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014-2020 and the European Regional Development Fund.
Additional information:

Title of the lot: General Business Skills
Lot number: 2
Estimated value excluding VAT: 140 000 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Marketing Skills
Lot number: 3
Estimated value excluding VAT: 130 000 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Financial Skills
Lot number: 4
Estimated value excluding VAT: 110 000 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Library Talks
Lot number: 5
Estimated value excluding VAT: 22 500 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Trading Online Voucher workshop
Lot number: 6
Estimated value excluding VAT: 17 500 EUR 💰
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:

Dublin City Council Administrative Area.

Dublin City Council Administrative Area

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:

For further information please consult the associated documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909

Contract execution
Contract performance conditions:

For further information please consult the associated documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 153909

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Number of participants to be contemplated: 18
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Irish 🗣️
Tender validity period: 12 months
Tender opening date: 2019-08-15 📅
Tender opening time: 12:00
Place: The date and time set out above for the opening of tenders is subject to change at the discretion of Dublin City Council.

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: David Ashe
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=150274&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information
Estimated timing for further notices: 2021.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000 📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Information about review deadlines: Please consult your solicitor.
Source: OJS 2019/S 136-335457 (2019-07-15)

Contract award notice (2019-10-01)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Dublin City Council (the ‘Contracting Authority’) wishes to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of training services for the LEO. The requirements of this framework agreement are divided into six (6) lots and tenderers may apply for admission to the framework agreement under 1 or more lots. Tenderers applying for admission to more than 1 lot must complete a separate tender response document (TRD) in respect of each lot for which they are applying. A maximum of 3 service providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the framework agreement in respect of each lot. The framework agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots: — Lot 1: Start Your Own Business Skills, — Lot 2: General Business Skills, — Lot 3: Marketing Skills, — Lot 4: Financial Skills, — Lot 5: Library Talks, — Lot 6: Trading Online Voucher workshop.

Total value of the procurement: 777 500 EUR 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Postal address: Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
Postal town: Dublin

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2019-10-01 📅
Publication date: 2019-10-03 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2019/S 191-464605
Refers to notice: 2019/S 136-335457
OJ-S issue: 191

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Tenderers applying for admission to more than 1 lot must complete a separate tender response document (TRD) in respect of each lot for which they are applying.

A maximum of 3 service providers, subject to that number qualifying under the terms of the tender, will be admitted to the framework agreement in respect of each lot. The framework agreement will comprise of following six (6) Lots:

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed course content, course delivery and supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for
Quality criterion (weighting): 30
Quality criterion (name): Quality and balance of the training resources proposed for delivery of programmes
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 40
Quality criterion (name): Quality and fitness for purpose of the proposed Course Content, Course Delivery and Supporting materials in respect of the Lot being applied for
Quality and Balance of the Training Resources proposed for delivery of programmes
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate Cost

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2019-10-01 📅
Name: Dublin Business Innovation Centre
National registration number: 481265M
Postal address: 1st Floor, The Tower, Trinity Enterprise Centre, P
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 16713111 📞
E-mail: grainnetallon@dublinbic.ie 📧
Country: Dublin 🏙️
Internet address: http://www.dublinbic.ie 🌏
Total value of the procurement: 380 000 EUR 💰
Name: Talentpool Ltd.
National registration number: 9811580V
Postal address: 2 Railway Terrace,
Postal town: Naas
Postal code: Kildare
Phone: +353 863746230 📞
E-mail: cosmo@talentpoolltd.ie 📧
Internet address: http://www.talentpoolltd.ie 🌏
Name: The Entrepreneurs Academy
National registration number: 8288685Q
Postal address: 16 Fitzwilliam Street
Phone: +353 14197000 📞
E-mail: lorraine@entrepreneursacademy.ie 📧
Internet address: http://www.entrepreneursacademy.ie 🌏
Total value of the procurement: 140 000 EUR 💰
130 000 EUR 💰
Name: Optimum Limited
National registration number: N/a
Postal address: 28 Westland Square
Postal code: Pearse Street
Phone: +353 872570246 📞
E-mail: maryh@optimum.ie 📧
Total value of the procurement: 110 000 EUR 💰
17 500 EUR 💰
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Source: OJS 2019/S 191-464605 (2019-10-01)

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