The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body established in 2007 by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) (‘the Act’) under the aegis of Department of Justice. GSOC is responsible for receiving, processing and investigating complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. GSOC also has statutory responsibility for conducting investigations in circumstances where it appears that the conduct of a Garda, or Gardaí, may have resulted in death or serious harm to a person. Such incidents are referred by the Garda Síochána so that the public can be confident that these investigations are independently conducted. GSOC is empowered to investigate any matter, even where no complaint has been made where it appears that a member of the Garda Síochána may have committed an offence or behaved in a manner that would justify disciplinary proceedings. In addition, it may investigate any practice, policy or procedure of the Garda Síochána with a view to reducing the incidence of related complaints. GSOC’s mission is to provide an independent, high quality and trusted system for dealing with matters involving the possible misconduct of members of the Garda Síochána, in a manner which respects human rights and promotes public New legislation, the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill ('PSCS Bill') is currently making its way through the Oireachtas. The Bill seeks to implement the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, and proposes a number of major changes in GSOC’s remit and powers. Some of the major changes envisaged in the Bill include: - Replacement of GSOC with a new restructured agency called the Office of the Police Ombudsman - Adoption of a new structure, moving from GSOC’s three-person Commission model to an Ombudsman/Deputy Ombudsman model to ensure that the body has a clear and publicly identifiable leadership; - The new agency’s independence to be reinforced by it becoming a Vote holding body with a new chief administrative officer assuming the responsibilities of accounting officer; - Expansion of scope of the new agency’s remit, to include the fielding of all complaints in the first instance - An obligation for timely and effective handling of complaints and conduct of investigations; - Streamlining of complaint and investigation processes; - Increased information sharing; - Introduction of a research and data analysis function The Bill, both as initiated and following amendments at Committee stage can be viewed HERE. GSOC is planning for the major transformation which this will entail, both structurally and functionally, over the coming years as a result of the proposed new legislation, as well as other changes in its operating environment. A core aspect of this is the winding-up of GSOC as a corporate entity, and the transfer of its functions to the new Office of the Police Ombudsman. Achieving this will require the development and rollout of a new corporate identity for the Office of the Police Ombudsman, alongside a broad-ranging public information campaign to ensure that the new agency’s functions are well-understood. It is anticipated that the proposed legislation will come into effect on 1 January 2024. While GSOC expects that the long-term transition to the new agency will take a phased and iterative approach over the course of 2024, the current focus is on ensuring that core functions are in place for ‘day 1’ operations. This includes a new corporate identity, applied across core collateral, and an initial public information campaign.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-08-04.
The procurement was published on 2023-06-27.
Contract notice (2023-06-27) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Name: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
Postal address: 150 Upper Abbey Street
Postal town: Dublin 1
Postal code: D01FT73
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Contact person: Amanda McLoughlin
Phone: +353 877117919📞
E-mail: amanda.mcloughlin@gsoc.ie📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
URL: https://www.gardaombudsman.ie🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gardaombudsman.ie🌏 Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Procurement of new Corporate Identity and related Public Information/Awareness raising Campaign for the Office of the Police Ombudsman”
Products/services: Advertising and marketing services📦
Short description:
“The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body established in 2007 by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) (‘the Act’)...”
Short description
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body established in 2007 by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) (‘the Act’) under the aegis of Department of Justice. GSOC is responsible for receiving, processing and investigating complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. GSOC also has statutory responsibility for conducting investigations in circumstances where it appears that the conduct of a Garda, or Gardaí, may have resulted in death or serious harm to a person. Such incidents are referred by the Garda Síochána so that the public can be confident that these investigations are independently conducted. GSOC is empowered to investigate any matter, even where no complaint has been made where it appears that a member of the Garda Síochána may have committed an offence or behaved in a manner that would justify disciplinary proceedings. In addition, it may investigate any practice, policy or procedure of the Garda Síochána with a view to reducing the incidence of related complaints. GSOC’s mission is to provide an independent, high quality and trusted system for dealing with matters involving the possible misconduct of members of the Garda Síochána, in a manner which respects human rights and promotes public New legislation, the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill ('PSCS Bill') is currently making its way through the Oireachtas. The Bill seeks to implement the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, and proposes a number of major changes in GSOC’s remit and powers. Some of the major changes envisaged in the Bill include: - Replacement of GSOC with a new restructured agency called the Office of the Police Ombudsman - Adoption of a new structure, moving from GSOC’s three-person Commission model to an Ombudsman/Deputy Ombudsman model to ensure that the body has a clear and publicly identifiable leadership; - The new agency’s independence to be reinforced by it becoming a Vote holding body with a new chief administrative officer assuming the responsibilities of accounting officer; - Expansion of scope of the new agency’s remit, to include the fielding of all complaints in the first instance - An obligation for timely and effective handling of complaints and conduct of investigations; - Streamlining of complaint and investigation processes; - Increased information sharing; - Introduction of a research and data analysis function The Bill, both as initiated and following amendments at Committee stage can be viewed HERE. GSOC is planning for the major transformation which this will entail, both structurally and functionally, over the coming years as a result of the proposed new legislation, as well as other changes in its operating environment. A core aspect of this is the winding-up of GSOC as a corporate entity, and the transfer of its functions to the new Office of the Police Ombudsman. Achieving this will require the development and rollout of a new corporate identity for the Office of the Police Ombudsman, alongside a broad-ranging public information campaign to ensure that the new agency’s functions are well-understood. It is anticipated that the proposed legislation will come into effect on 1 January 2024. While GSOC expects that the long-term transition to the new agency will take a phased and iterative approach over the course of 2024, the current focus is on ensuring that core functions are in place for ‘day 1’ operations. This includes a new corporate identity, applied across core collateral, and an initial public information campaign.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 250 000 💰
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Additional products/services: Advertising services📦
Additional products/services: Advertising campaign services📦
Additional products/services: Marketing services📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Main site or place of performance: 150 Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Description of the procurement:
“The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body established in 2007 by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) (‘the Act’)...”
Description of the procurement
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body established in 2007 by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) (‘the Act’) under the aegis of Department of Justice. GSOC is responsible for receiving, processing and investigating complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. GSOC also has statutory responsibility for conducting investigations in circumstances where it appears that the conduct of a Garda, or Gardaí, may have resulted in death or serious harm to a person. Such incidents are referred by the Garda Síochána so that the public can be confident that these investigations are independently conducted. GSOC is empowered to investigate any matter, even where no complaint has been made where it appears that a member of the Garda Síochána may have committed an offence or behaved in a manner that would justify disciplinary proceedings. In addition, it may investigate any practice, policy or procedure of the Garda Síochána with a view to reducing the incidence of related complaints. GSOC’s mission is to provide an independent, high quality and trusted system for dealing with matters involving the possible misconduct of members of the Garda Síochána, in a manner which respects human rights and promotes public New legislation, the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill ('PSCS Bill') is currently making its way through the Oireachtas. The Bill seeks to implement the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, and proposes a number of major changes in GSOC’s remit and powers. Some of the major changes envisaged in the Bill include: - Replacement of GSOC with a new restructured agency called the Office of the Police Ombudsman - Adoption of a new structure, moving from GSOC’s three-person Commission model to an Ombudsman/Deputy Ombudsman model to ensure that the body has a clear and publicly identifiable leadership; - The new agency’s independence to be reinforced by it becoming a Vote holding body with a new chief administrative officer assuming the responsibilities of accounting officer; - Expansion of scope of the new agency’s remit, to include the fielding of all complaints in the first instance - An obligation for timely and effective handling of complaints and conduct of investigations; - Streamlining of complaint and investigation processes; - Increased information sharing; - Introduction of a research and data analysis function The Bill, both as initiated and following amendments at Committee stage can be viewed HERE. GSOC is planning for the major transformation which this will entail, both structurally and functionally, over the coming years as a result of the proposed new legislation, as well as other changes in its operating environment. A core aspect of this is the winding-up of GSOC as a corporate entity, and the transfer of its functions to the new Office of the Police Ombudsman. Achieving this will require the development and rollout of a new corporate identity for the Office of the Police Ombudsman, alongside a broad-ranging public information campaign to ensure that the new agency’s functions are well-understood. It is anticipated that the proposed legislation will come into effect on 1 January 2024. While GSOC expects that the long-term transition to the new agency will take a phased and iterative approach over the course of 2024, the current focus is on ensuring that core functions are in place for ‘day 1’ operations. This includes a new corporate identity, applied across core collateral, and an initial public information campaign.
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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 250 000 💰
Duration
Start date: 2023-08-27 📅
End date: 2024-08-26 📅
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a further 1 Year period with a maximum of 3 such extensions with the same terms and...”
Description of renewals
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a further 1 Year period with a maximum of 3 such extensions with the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authorities obligations at law
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
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-08-04
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: 3
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-08-04
12:30 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission
Postal town: Dublin 1
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 124-388746 (2023-06-27)