Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Procurement Consultancy Services to Public Sector Bodies in Ireland

The Contracting Authority invites requests to participate (“Applications”) from economic operators (“Applicants”) for appointment to a Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”) for the provision of the services described in Appendix 1 to this RFATP (the “Services”). In summary, the Services shall comprise of: The provision of Procurement Consultancy Services, where the estimated value of each contract at the mini-competition stage is greater than €25,000 (ex Vat).

The DPS will be divided into five (5) Categories (each a “Category”) as described below. Category 1 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Procurement Tendering Support and General Public Procurement Information and Best Practice.

Category 2 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Procurement Strategy. Category 3 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Procurement Training and Development.

Category 4 – Multi Category Procurement Consultancy Services Provision: Typical services required under this Category may include a combination of requirements covered under Categories 1, 2 and 3, where the Contracting Authority requires a Single Service Provider to deliver an integrated suite of services. Such requirements may include all of, or a combination of services under Categories 1, 2 and 3. Category 5 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Works and Public Works Related Procurement.