Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Quarterly Print and Digital Economic Monitor for Dublin

Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council (DCC) is seeking tenders to establish a single party framework agreement for the provision and promotion of a quarterly print and digital economic monitor for Dublin (the DEM). The current DEM tracks economic developments in Dublin. It is published quarterly in print and digital form and it is intended that this will continue. It consists of 16 A4 pages of graphs and commentary on the Dublin, National and Global economic outlook, benchmarking, insight articles and an additional four-page central pull out. Printing and distribution are done by DCC. The next iteration of the DEM will also focus on developing the accompanying website, www.dublineconomy.ie to provide regular blogs, vlogs, podcasts or other insight pieces on a variety of topics relevant to the Dublin economy. In addition, hosting and updating the content of the website is required. A communications strategy to promote the DEM with measurable targets is also required.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-06-29. The procurement was published on 2020-05-27.

Suppliers

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

• Grant Thornton

Who?

• Dublin City Council

What?

Where?

• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2020-05-27	Contract notice
2020-09-14	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2020-05-27)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Reference number: 169073
Short description:

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: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security 📦
Additional CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support 📦
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 town: Dublin 8
Contact
Internet address: http://www.dublincity.ie 🌏
E-mail: juliet.passmore@dublincity.ie 📧
Phone: +353 2222222 📞
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=166349&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=166349&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2020-05-27 📅
Submission deadline: 2020-06-29 📅
Publication date: 2020-05-29 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2020/S 104-251355
Refers to notice: 2020/S 011-021611
OJ-S issue: 104
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 169073.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value: 500 000 EUR 💰
Short description:

Dublin City Council (DCC) wishes to establish a single party framework agreement for the provision and promotion of a quarterly print and digital economic monitor for Dublin for a period of 24 months. DCC reserves the right to renew the framework agreement for an additional period of 2 years. Extension of the framework agreement will be solely at the discretion of DCC. For the avoidance of all doubt, the maximum framework agreement term is 4 years, however contracts may be awarded which extend beyond the lifetime of the framework.

The current Dublin Economic Monitor (DEM) tracks economic developments in Dublin. It is published quarterly in print and digital form and it is intended that this will continue. It consists of 16 A4 pages of graphs and commentary on the Dublin, National and Global economic outlook, benchmarking, insight articles and an additional four-page central pull out. Printing and distribution are done by DCC. The next iteration of the DEM will also focus on developing the accompanying website, www.dublineconomy.ie to provide, regular blogs, vlogs, podcasts or other insight pieces on a variety of topics relevant to the Dublin economy. In addition, hosting and updating the content of the website is required. A communications strategy to promote the DEM with measurable targets is also required.

Please note that this project is subject to funding.

For further information please consult the appropriate documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 169073.

Estimated value excluding VAT: 500 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 48 months
Description of renewals:

The framework agreement is for 24 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months solely at the discretion of DCC.

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 169073.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: 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 169073.

Contract execution
Contract performance conditions:

For further information please consult the associated documentation, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 169073.

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
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: 2020-06-29 📅
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 DCC.

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Juliet Passmore
Internet address: www.dublincity.ie 🌏
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=166349&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information
Estimated timing for further notices: 2024.

Please note that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, clarification meetings and assessments of sample products, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted. Where possible DCC will put in place alternative arrangements such as online meetings, etc. Likewise, anticipated dates (closing date for receipt of clarifications or tender submissions) may change. Suppliers will be kept fully up to date at all stages through the eTenders messaging platform.

1) It will be a condition for the award of any contract by DCC that the successful tenderer and all subcontractors (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) Suppliers must register their interest on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.

3) Please note that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie only. Registration is free of charge. DCC will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

4) Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.

5) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:

• To enable submission of multiple documents concurrently, download and install the ‘Upload Manager ActiveX’ facility to your eTenders user profile.

• When using the ‘Upload Manager’ facility do not use the ‘Schedule’ option.

• Instead, use only the ‘Upload’ option, which will enable monitoring of the upload.

• Suppliers who do not use the Upload Manager can upload individual files, however please ensure to allow sufficient time for upload.

• There is a maximum upload limit of 2 GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.

• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click ‘Submit Response’. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the ‘Submit Response’ button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.

• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.

• Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353(0) 212439277 (9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m. GMT).

6) All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie RFT ID: 169073. Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on 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 15 June 2020 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.

7) Where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF will take precedence.

8) Please see ‘Additional Document’ available on www.etenders.gov.ie RFT ID 169073 for further information.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000 📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Information about review deadlines: Please consult your solicitor as applicable.
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Please contact your solicitor as applicable
Postal town: As applicable
Source: OJS 2020/S 104-251355 (2020-05-27)

Contract award notice (2020-09-14)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Dublin City Council (DCC) is seeking tenders to establish a single party framework agreement for the provision and promotion of a quarterly print and digital economic monitor for Dublin (the DEM). The current DEM tracks economic developments in Dublin. It is published quarterly in print and digital form and it is intended that this will continue. It consists of 16 A4 pages of graphs and commentary on the Dublin, National and Global economic outlook, benchmarking, insight articles and an additional 4-page central pull out. Printing and distribution are done by DCC. The next iteration of the DEM will also focus on developing the accompanying website, www.dublineconomy.ie, to provide regular blogs, vlogs, podcasts or other insight pieces on a variety of topics relevant to the Dublin economy. In addition, hosting and updating the content of the website is required. A communications strategy to promote the DEM with measurable targets is also required.

Total value of the procurement: 465 000 EUR 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2020-09-14 📅
Publication date: 2020-09-18 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2020/S 182-439243
Refers to notice: 2020/S 104-251355
OJ-S issue: 182

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

The current Dublin Economic Monitor (DEM) tracks economic developments in Dublin. It is published quarterly in print and digital form and it is intended that this will continue. It consists of 16 A4 pages of graphs and commentary on the Dublin, National and Global economic outlook, benchmarking, insight articles and an additional 4-page central pull out. Printing and distribution are done by DCC. The next iteration of the DEM will also focus on developing the accompanying website, www.dublineconomy.ie, to provide, regular blogs, vlogs, podcasts or other insight pieces on a variety of topics relevant to the Dublin economy. In addition, hosting and updating the content of the website is required. A communications strategy to promote the DEM with measurable targets is also required.

Description of options: 2 year with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Demonstation of understanding of requirements
Quality criterion (weighting): 15
Quality criterion (name): Overall approach and methodology
Quality criterion (weighting): 35
Quality criterion (name): Contract management
Innovation
Quality criterion (weighting): 5
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 30

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2020-08-11 📅
Name: Grant Thornton
National registration number: IE4611215N
Postal address: 13-18 City Quay
Postal town: Dublin 2
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +1 6469001 📞
E-mail: andrea.dempster@ie.gt.com 📧
Country: Dublin 🏙️
Internet address: http://www.grantthornton.ie 🌏
Total value of the procurement: 465 000 EUR 💰
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4

Reference
Additional information

Please note that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, clarification meetings, and assessments of sample products, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted. Where possible DCC will put in place alternative arrangements such as on-line meetings, etc. Likewise, anticipated dates (closing date for receipt of clarifications or tender submissions) may change. Suppliers will be kept fully up to date at all stages through the eTenders messaging platform.

1) It will be a condition for the award of any contract by DCC 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) Please note that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications & changes, will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie only. Registration is free of charge. DCC will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

• to enable submission of multiple documents concurrently, download and install the ‘Upload Manager ActiveX’ facility to your eTenders user profile.

• when using the ‘Upload Manager’ facility do not use the ‘Schedule’ option.

• instead, use only the ‘Upload’ option, which will enable monitoring of the upload.

• suppliers who do not use the Upload Manager can upload individual files, however please ensure to allow sufficient time for upload.

• there is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.

• in order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click ‘Submit Response’. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the ‘Submit Response’ button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.

• suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.

• should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (9 a.m. – 17:30 p.m. GMT)

6) All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. RFT ID: 169073. Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on 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 noon on 15 June 2020 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.

8) Please see 'Additional Document' available on www.etenders.gov.ie RFT ID 169073 for further information.

Complementary information
Review body
Information about review deadlines: Please consult your solicitor as applicable
Source: OJS 2020/S 182-439243 (2020-09-14)

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