ITT for the Provision of Legal and Related Services for the Central Bank of Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland

The Central Bank invites tenders for appointment to one or more framework agreements for the provision of the legal and related services described in Appendix 1A of the ITT document, and in more detail in the individual appendices relating to each service, which have been uploaded with this notice. The legal and related services are required in respect of a number of separate lots.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2021-01-12. The procurement was published on 2020-12-03.

Suppliers

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

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Procurement history
Date Document
2020-12-03 Contract notice
2022-05-27 Contract award notice
Contract notice (2020-12-03)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Legal services
Reference number: 2020P088
Short description:
The Central Bank invites tenders for appointment to one or more framework agreements for the provision of the legal and related services described in Appendix 1A of the ITT document, and in more detail in the individual appendices relating to each service, which have been uploaded with this notice. The legal and related services are required in respect of a number of separate lots.
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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: Legal services 📦
Additional CPV: Legal advisory and representation 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: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Central Bank of Ireland
Postal address: PO Box 559, New Wapping Street
Postal town: Dublin 1
Contact
Internet address: http://www.centralbank.ie 🌏
E-mail: tenders@centralbank.ie 📧
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=179272&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=179272&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2020-12-03 📅
Submission deadline: 2021-01-12 📅
Publication date: 2020-12-08 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2020/S 239-591062
OJ-S issue: 239
Additional information
Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value: 67 500 000 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Lot A — Core Legal Services Lot A
Lot number: 1
Short description:
Core Legal Services – Lot A — relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank’s primary responsibilities as described in the ITT.
Duration: 48 months
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the framework term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the framework term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
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Description of options: See II.2.7).
Title of the lot: Lot B1 Employment and Related Services (General Legal Services)
Lot number: 2
Short description:
Lot B relates to general legal services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate lots. This Lot B1 relates to Employment and related services.
Title of the lot: Lot B2 Commercial and Operations (General Legal Services)
Lot number: 3
Short description:
Lot B relates to general legal services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate lots. This Lot B2 relates to commercial and operations.
Title of the lot: Lot C — Enforcement-related Legal Services
Lot number: 4
Short description:
Lot C Enforcement-related legal services relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities.
Title of the lot: Lot D1 – Senior Counsel
Lot number: 5
Short description:
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate lots. This Lot D1 is for Senior Counsel services.
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Duration: 24 months
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the framework term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the framework term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
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Title of the lot: Lot D2 – Experienced Junior Counsel (8+ years PQE)
Lot number: 6
Short description:
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate lots. This Lot D2 relates to Experienced Junior Counsel (8+ years PQE) services.
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Title of the lot: Lot D3 – Junior Counsel (4 to 7 Years PQE)
Lot number: 7
Short description:
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D3 relates to Junior Counsel (4 to 7 years PQE) services.
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Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the framework term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law — maximum duration of the framework term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
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Title of the lot: Lot D4 – Junior Counsel (0 to 3 years PQE)
Lot number: 8
Short description:
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate lots. This Lot D4 relates to Junior Counsel (0 to 3 years PQE) services.
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Name of EU-financed project or programme: See II.2.7
Title of the lot: Lot E — Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services
Lot number: 9
Short description:
Lot E — Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services regarding the provision of data management and eDiscovery and services, legal and professional support services and document review services.
Additional information:
Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services.
Title of the lot: Lot F — Document Review Services
Lot number: 10
Short description:
Lot F — Document Review Services regarding the provision of document review and analysis services, including in support of the Central Bank’s ongoing inquiries and investigations.
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Information about a particular profession: Services
Reference to relevant legislative or regulatory provisions: See tender documents for details.

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Number of participants to be contemplated: 15
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender opening date: 2021-01-12 📅
Tender opening time: 12:00

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Ann Healy
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/329 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=179272&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information
Estimated timing for further notices: On the termination of the framework agreements awarded under this competition.
• tenderers should note that this competition is being run under Regulation 74 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (the ‘Regulations’), and accordingly is subject only to limited aspects of the Regulations.
• tenderers should note that full documentation for each lot is contained in the individual lot folders;
• as this is a framework, the value is an estimated figure only and the Central Bank currently anticipates that the spend under the framework over its full duration could be in the region of EUR 30 650 000 — EUR 67 500 000.
• tenderers should read the ITT document in conjunction with the individual lot specific documents.
• the number to be admitted to each framework varies for each lot and tenderers should read the individual Lot appendices for details of the numbers for each lot.
• call-off contracts awarded during the framework term may be for periods continuing after the expiry of the framework term.
• tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services.
• tenderers should send in a separate response document for each lot applied for in accordance with the requirements set out in the individual Lot Appendix document.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Internet address: www.courts.ie 🌏
Information about review deadlines:
As set out at section 7 of the European Communities (Public Authorities’ Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations SI 130/2010, as amended.
Source: OJS 2020/S 239-591062 (2020-12-03)
Contract award notice (2022-05-27)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The Central Bank invited Tenders for appointment to one or more Framework Agreements for the provision of the legal and related services described in Appendix 1A of the ITT document, and in more detail in the individual appendices relating to each service, which were uploaded with the contract notice. The legal and related services are required in respect of a number of separate lots.
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Total value of the procurement: 67 500 000 EUR 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Postal address: PO Box 559
Postal code: New Wapping Street,

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2022-05-27 📅
Publication date: 2022-06-01 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2022/S 105-294000
Refers to notice: 2020/S 239-591062
OJ-S issue: 105
Additional information
Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services

Object
Scope of the procurement
Title of the lot: Lot A - Core Legal Services Lot A
Short description:
Core Legal Services – Lot A - relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank’s primary responsibilities as described in the ITT.
Duration in months: 48
Description of options:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the framework term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the framework term shall be five (5) years in aggregate
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Title of the lot: Lot B1 Employment and related services (General Legal Services)
Short description:
Lot B relates to General Legal Services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate Lots. This Lot B1 relates to Employment and related services.
Title of the lot: Lot B2 Commercial and operations (General Legal Services)
Short description:
Lot B relates to General Legal Services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate Lots. This Lot B2 relates to Commercial and operations.
Title of the lot: Lot C - Enforcement-related Legal Services
Short description:
Lot C Enforcement-related Legal Services relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities.
Lot D1 is for Senior Counsel services.
Duration in months: 24
Description of options:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the framework term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law — maximum duration of the framework term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
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Short description:
Lot D2 relates to Experienced Junior Counsel (8+ years PQE) services.
Duration on months: 24
Title of the lot: Lot D3 – Junior Counsel (4 to 7 years PQE)
Short description:
Lot D3 relates to Junior Counsel (4 to 7 years PQE) services.
Lot D4 relates to Junior Counsel (0 to 3 years PQE) services.
Title of the lot: Lot E - Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services
Short description:
Lot E - Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services regarding the provision of data management and eDiscovery and services, legal and professional support services and document review services.
Additional information:
Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services
Title of the lot: Lot F - Document Review Services
Short description:
Lot F - Document Review Services regarding the provision of document review and analysis services, including in support of the Central Bank’s ongoing inquiries and investigations.
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Quality and balance of proposed team
Quality criterion (weighting): 450
Quality criterion (name): Identification of and Management of Conflict of Interests
Quality criterion (weighting): 40
Quality criterion (name): Management of Services and Resourcing
Quality criterion (weighting): 90
Quality criterion (name): Added-Value Services
Information Technology
Quality criterion (weighting): 80
Price (weighting): 300
Quality criterion (name): Quality of Expertise and Experience
Quality criterion (weighting): 600
Quality criterion (name): Identification and Management of Conflict of Interests
Quality criterion (weighting): 50
Quality criterion (name): Software and Data Management Proposals
Quality criterion (weighting): 255
Quality criterion (name): Quality and Balance of Proposed Team
Price (weighting): 250
Quality criterion (weighting): 350
Price (weighting): 600

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2021-11-01 📅
Name: ByrneWallace LLP
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Total value of the procurement: 10 500 000 EUR 💰
Date of contract conclusion: 2022-01-01 📅
Name: Ailbhe O'Neill
Total value of the procurement: 2 800 000 EUR 💰
Name: Caroline A Carney
Total value of the procurement: 2 600 000 EUR 💰
Name: Chris Mills
Total value of the procurement: 1 300 000 EUR 💰
Date of contract conclusion: 2022-04-12 📅
Name: Arthur Cox LLP
Total value of the procurement: 15 000 000 EUR 💰
Name: McCann FitzGerald LLP
Matheson
Ronan Daly Jermyn
Philip Lee
Walkers Ireland
Beauchamps
Total value of the procurement: 2 500 000 EUR 💰
Name: Mason Hayes & Curran
Total value of the procurement: 2 000 000 EUR 💰
23 000 000 EUR 💰
Postal town: Dublin 2
Name: Eversheds Sutherland
Fieldfisher LLP
William Fry
Cliona Kimber
Total value of the procurement: 4 300 000 EUR 💰
Name: Emily Farrell
Eoin McCullough
Frank Beatty
John Breslin
Kelley Smith
Margaret Gray
Neil Steen
Nessa Cahill
Patrick Leonard
Peggy O'Rourke
Remy Farrell
Rory Mulcahy
Stephen Dowling
Aoife Beirne
Claire Cummins
Claire Hogan
Donogh Hardiman
Edward Doocey
John Freeman
John O'Regan
Joseph O'Connor
Mark Finan
Michael MCCormack
Niall Buckley
Roderick Maguire
Roland Rowan
Shelley Horan
Colmcille Kitson
Hannah Godfrey
James Geoghegan
Jeffrey Horahan
Kate Hanley
Mark Curran
Martin Scanlon
Niamh Ryan
Patrick Crowe
Robert O'Reilly
Cillian Bracken
David Sweetman
Gordon Walsh
Laura Donnelly
Rose Caroline McGrath
Ross Pratt-O'Brien
Ryan McManus
Sarah-Jane O'Brien
Bdo as
Postal town: Oslo
Country: Norway 🇳🇴
Name: Johnson Hana International Limited
KLDiscovery Ltd.
Kpmg
NightOwl Discovery Global Limited
Salient Discovery Ltd.
Postal town: Essex
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Name: Transperfect Document Management, Inc.
Postal town: New York
Country: United States 🇺🇸
Name: Aisling O'Neill
Total value of the procurement: 3 500 000 EUR 💰
Name: Alan Grace
Dylan West
Edward Murray
Emma Davey
Hugh Good
Jane Donnelly
Johnathan Kelly
Joseph Kennedy
Leona Nicholls
Matthew Brady
Philip Redmond Chambers
Richard Coyne
Postal town: Kilkenny
Name: Rory O'Connor
Stephanie O'Connell
Stephen O'Herlihy
Theo A. Donnelly
Victoria Kilfeather
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
39
30
12
15
16
20

Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Geraldine Sherlock

Reference
Additional information
This Competition was run under Regulation 74 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (the “Regulations”), and accordingly is subject only to limited aspects of the Regulations.
The figures in Sections II.1.7 and V.2.4 of this notice represent the Central Bank’s best estimate of the anticipated total value of the services, but it is not possible to be definitive in this regard by virtue of the Central Bank’s variable demand for the relevant services. The figures represent an estimate only and do not amount to a guarantee that any purchases will be made pursuant to the framework agreement, and therefore the value may be significantly lower, or indeed higher than the estimate.
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Complementary information
Review body
Internet address: https://courts.ie/ 🌏
Information about review deadlines:
As set out at section 7 of the European Communities (Public Authorities’ Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations SI 130/2010, as amended
Source: OJS 2022/S 105-294000 (2022-05-27)
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