Readvertisement Year 3 of Panel for suitable Service Providers for the provision of Environmental and Energy Management Training Courses and Demonstration in 2 Lots

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This procurement seeks to establish a panel of suitable service providers for the provision of Environmental and Energy Management Training Courses and Demonstration. The panel will operate for a 3-year period, with applications accepted throughout its lifecycle. The Contracting Authority anticipates awarding contracts from this panel as needs arise. The estimated total value of services pursuant to the panel will be no greater than €750,000 (excluding VAT) over its duration.

The scope of work includes:

• Provision of Training Courses: Delivering training on Environmental and Energy Management. This includes courses aligned with standards such as ISO 50001, focusing on the management and control of energy usage.
• Demonstration Activities: Conducting demonstrations related to environmental and energy management practices.
• Lot Structure: The panel is divided into two lots, though the specific focus of each lot is not detailed in the provided metadata.
• Service Delivery: Services will be performed at locations specified in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) or as otherwise agreed in writing. Incoterms® Rules 2020, DDP (Delivery Duty Paid), Client Premises apply.
• Flexibility in Timescales: Service providers must be flexible to manage timescales. The centre will be given a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice to deliver a training programme, though requests are envisaged to be made in advance of this. The client will endeavour to provide a minimum of five (5) working days’ notice for specific requests.
• Personnel Requirements: Contractors must ensure all personnel engaged possess the necessary skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications. Key Personnel must be available for the term of the agreement and any replacements must be of equivalent experience and expertise. Garda Vetting may be required for personnel accessing children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Quality and Compliance: Services must be supplied in accordance with good industry practice and all applicable laws, including EU and national legislation, and international environmental, social, and labour law. Contractors must comply with local security, health, and safety arrangements and policies.

3. Background & buyer context

This tender is a readvertisement for Year 3 of an existing panel for Environmental and Energy Management Training Courses and Demonstration. The Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) is procuring these services to establish a pool of qualified providers. The procurement falls under the "Light Touch Regime" as defined by Annex XIV of EU Directive 2014/24/EU, with educational services falling under CPV codes 80000000 to 80660000. The panel aims to ensure LMETB can source service providers efficiently for its environmental and energy management training needs. The panel has been operating for previous years, with this iteration being the third year of its 3-year duration.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the panel:

• Turnover requirement: The applicant must have demonstrated that its turnover in the provision of Environmental and Energy Management Training Courses and Demonstration has exceeded €50,000 for each of the previous three years, or during one of the last three years.
• Insurance:
• Employers Liability: €13,000,000
• Public Liability: €6,500,000
• Professional Indemnity: €1,000,000
• Notation of Indemnity to LMETB is required.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience: Not specified as a minimum number of projects, but previous experience in providing Environmental and Energy Management Training Courses and Demonstration is implicitly required.
• Personnel: Not specified as minimum years of experience for named roles, but tutors must possess relevant experience.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified.

5. Award criteria & scoring

As this is a panel establishment, the primary evaluation is based on meeting the minimum eligibility and suitability criteria. Once admitted to the panel, contracts awarded under the panel will be subject to evaluation. The document states that if a description is "very good" (Scoring Band 4), the evaluation panel may award a minimum of 61% of the total marks available. The specific award criteria and scoring for individual contracts awarded from the panel are not detailed in the provided metadata, but will likely include a combination of quality and price.

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