- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Antrim / Newtownabbey Borough Council; and Mid / East Antrim Borough Council
- Lot 2 - Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Lot 3 - Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council; and Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Lot 4 - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- Lot 5 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Lot 6 - Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Lot 7 - Mid Ulster District Council
- Lot 8 - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Ballykelly
Limavady
BT49 9HP
Contact
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
Reference number
ID 3278591
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,806,930
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
8
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Antrim / Newtownabbey Borough Council; and Mid / East Antrim Borough Council
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative Criteria / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative Criteria / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £329,900
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Derry City and Strabane District Council
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £539,420
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council; and Ards and North Down Borough Council
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £329,900
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £704,370
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £704,370
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £494,850
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Mid Ulster District Council
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £834,800
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Quantitative / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £869,320
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 July 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 19 October 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 July 2021
Local time
3:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods
Every 5 years
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The successful Contractor’s performance on this Contract will be managed as per the specification and regularly monitored (see.. Procurement Guidance Note 01/12 - Contract Management - Procedures and Principles). Contractors not delivering on contract.. requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory.. levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory.. levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. . If this occurs and their.. performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional.. misconduct and they may be issued with a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance and this Contract may be terminated. A central register.. of such Notices for supplies and services contracts will be maintained and published on the CPD website.. Any contractor in receipt of a.. Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance will be required to declare this in future tender submissions for a period of three years from the.. date of issue of the Notice. It may also result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by.. Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy..
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom