Services for Non-Statutory Public Consultation & Engagement for GPO Complex Redevelopment

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The Office of Public Works (OPW) procured services for a programme of non-statutory public consultation and engagement to support the redevelopment of the General Post Office (GPO) Complex in Dublin 1. This project is of local, national, and international significance, requiring wide-ranging consultation prior to the development of any project proposals. The services will involve collaboration with local communities, alongside regional, national, and international engagement, conducted in a creative, inclusive, and respectful manner. Feedback gathered will inform the overall GPO Complex redevelopment processes.

The constituent activities and requirements include:

• Development and Management of Consultation Programme: Designing and overseeing a comprehensive programme of non-statutory consultations and public engagements.
• Engagement Strategy: Implementing a strategy that facilitates collaboration with diverse groups, including local communities and regional, national, and international stakeholders.
• Reporting: Providing monthly reports (5.3.1 Monthly reports) detailing progress and findings.
• Meetings: Participating in monthly meetings (5.4 MONTHLY MEETINGS) with the Contracting Authority.
• Feedback Integration: Ensuring that feedback from the consultation process is integrated into the GPO Complex redevelopment planning.
• Contract Term: The Services Contract will have a term of 24 months ("the Term").
• Extension Option: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for up to 12 months, with a maximum of three (3) such extensions.
• Estimated Expenditure: The estimated expenditure for these services is approximately €240,000 (excl. VAT) over the Term and any possible extensions.

3. Background & buyer context

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is leading a significant redevelopment project for the General Post Office (GPO) Complex in Dublin 1. This redevelopment is identified as a project of local, national, and international significance. To ensure comprehensive planning and community buy-in, the OPW is initiating a wide-ranging consultation process. This procurement is a direct response to the need for expert services to manage and execute this non-statutory public consultation and engagement programme. The initiative aligns with a broader objective to gather diverse input before formal project proposals are developed, ensuring the redevelopment reflects a broad spectrum of stakeholder needs and perspectives.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for evaluation:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Employer’s Liability: €13,000,000 for any one claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence.
• Public Liability: €6,500,000 limit for any one claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence.
• Product Liability: N/A.
• Professional Indemnity: No less than €1,000,000 Any One Claim basis.
• Cyber Liability: No less than €2,000,000 Any One Claim and in the aggregate per Insurance year.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel:
• Roles requiring a minimum of ten (10) years' relevant work experience.
• Roles requiring a minimum of five (5) years' relevant work experience.
• Roles requiring a minimum of one (1) year relevant work experience.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

Tenderers must also declare via the eESPD that no mandatory grounds for exclusion apply, or if they do, that sufficient measures are in place to demonstrate reliability. They must also confirm they satisfy the selection criteria.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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