Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Cooperation Overseas (NI-CO)
NI26211
NI-CO, Landmark House, 5 Cromac Quay
Belfast
BT7 2JD
UK
Contact person: Thomas McArdle
E-mail: procurement@nico.org.uk
NUTS: UKN06
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nico.org.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.inovatif.eu/announcements/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework for the Provision of Business Advisory, Training and Development Support Services
Reference number: 461/001/FW-2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NI-CO is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to establish a framework for the provision of business advisory, training and development support services to businesses across the TCc. This framework is open for organisations and individuals based in Cyprus to apply.
This framework is for call-off services, as and when required through mini competitions, for the period 25 June 2021 to 24 June 2023. NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
EUR
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Business and Financial
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CY
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Cyprus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business advice, development need and mentoring support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
215 000.00
EUR
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
25/06/2021
End:
23/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Sales and Marketing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CY
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Cyprus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business advice, development need and mentoring support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
215 000.00
EUR
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
25/06/2021
End:
23/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Digital
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CY
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Cyprus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business advice, development need and mentoring support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
215 000.00
EUR
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
25/06/2021
End:
23/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Green Technology
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CY
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Cyprus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business advice, development need and mentoring support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
215 000.00
EUR
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
25/06/2021
End:
23/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Organisational Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CY
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Cyprus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business advice, development need and mentoring support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
215 000.00
EUR
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
25/06/2021
End:
23/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Organisation Efficiency and Improvement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CY
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Cyprus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business advice, development need and mentoring support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
215 000.00
EUR
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
25/06/2021
End:
23/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Building Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CY
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Cyprus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business advice, development need and mentoring support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
215 000.00
EUR
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
25/06/2021
End:
23/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
NI-CO may decide to extend the contract for up to two further periods of 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
25/06/2021
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/06/2021
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
An EOI shall only be accepted if: it is received before 17.00 (Cyprus time) on 25 June 2021 stating ref number – 461/001/FW2021 and is submitted to email address: procurement@nico.org.uk in the English language. It is complete and fully compliant with the requirements detailed in the procurement documents.
Suppliers may seek clarification in relation to this process where they consider any part of the documentation or any other aspect of this procurement process is unclear. Please send requests for clarifications by email to procurement@nico.org.uk
The deadline for the receipt of clarifications is 17.00 (Cyprus time) on 15 June 2021. (10 days before closing date).
Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by NI-CO by placing them as additional information on the IE Project website at https://www.inovatif.eu/announcements/
These clarifications will be updated regularly (if necessary) throughout this process until 17.00 (Cyprus time) on 15 June 2021 so please make sure you visit this website on a regular basis to receive any updated information. The identity of the supplier seeking clarifications will not be disclosed.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Cooperation Overseas
Landmark house, 5 Cromac Quay
Belfast
BT7 2JD
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/05/2021