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OGP CENTRAL ARRANGEMENTS
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our current Central Arrangements.
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CENTRAL ARRANGEMENTS INDEX - PAGE 1
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Consideration Category Project Name Slide PF
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Consideration Category Project Name Slide

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Media Strategy,


M Advertising & PR
Planning and Buying Services
> T YES Consultancy & Advisory Services Executive Search Services to the Public Sector >
Media Buying Services for Public Information Notices and Recruitment >
M Advertising & PR
Advertising
> T YES Consultancy & Advisory Services Managed Business Process Support Services

M Advertising & PR Public Relations (PR) and Communications Services > P YES Consultancy & Advisory Services Market Research and Surveys >
Advertising Marketing DPS for the Provision of Creative Campaign Services for the Public Employee Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Services to the Public Sector >
M
Communications Sector
> T YES

P YES Architectural Services


Architect Led Design Team Services for The Provision of Social &
>
T YES Employee Assistance Programme External Workplace Investigations Services >
Affordable Residential Developments
F YES Building Maintenance Lift Maintenance >
T Employee Assistance Programme Protected Disclosures Services >
F YES Building Maintenance
Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and/or
>
T YES Finance Debt Management Services >
Electronic Security Systems
F YES Building Maintenance Portable Fire Equipment Services: Generation II >
P Finance Merchant Acquiring & Payment Gateway Services >
F YES
Catering Equipment / Supplies / Bottled Water Coolers, Water Bottles, Point of Use Coolers (Mains Fed)
>
P Finance Purchasing Card Programmes >
Services and Servicing of all Water Coolers
Catering Equipment / Supplies / M Fuels & Electricity Bulk Liquid Fuels >
F YES
Services
Catering & Hospitality Services >
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Electricity Supply
Catering Equipment / Supplies /
M YES Fuels & Electricity
to Public Service Bodies in Ireland >
F YES
Services
Catering Consumables and Meal Containers >
Catering Equipment / Supplies /
M YES Fuels & Electricity Fuel Charge Card Services >
F YES
Services
Electrical Goods (White Goods and Small Appliances) >
Catering Equipment / Supplies /
M Fuels & Electricity Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Bulk and Cylinder Format >
F YES
Services
Light Catering Equipment > M YES Fuels & Electricity Natural Gas to Public Service Bodies in Ireland >
Cleaning Equipment / Supplies/
F YES
Services
Cleaning Supplies and Paper Hygiene Products > T YES Health and Safety Occupational Health Services to the Public Sector >
Cleaning Equipment / Supplies/
F YES
Services
Commercial Cleaning and Window Cleaning Services > F YES Health and Safety
Personal Protective Equipment & Workwear, First Aid Supplies and
>
Lifejackets
Cleaning Equipment / Supplies/
F YES
Services
Laundry (Health Sector) > I YES ICT Hardware Compute and Storage Infrastructure Framework >
Cleaning Equipment / Supplies/ iOS and MacOS Computers and Associated Services for non-education
F
Services
Laundry (Public Sector) > I YES ICT Hardware customers iOS and MacOS Computers and Associated Services for >
P Consultancy & Advisory Services Accounting, Audit and Financial Advisory Services > education customers

P YES Consultancy & Advisory Services


Asbestos Surveys (MAS & RDAS) and Asbestos Sampling & Analysis
>
I YES ICT Hardware Network Products, Solutions and Associated Services >
Services
P YES Consultancy & Advisory Services Business, Management and ICT Consultancy Services >
I YES ICT Hardware Personal and Notebook Computers and Associated Services >
P YES Consultancy & Advisory Services DPS for Procurement Consultancy Services >
I YES ICT Hardware Windows Hybrid Computers, Notebooks, Tablets >
I Consultancy & Advisory Services Eircode, Postcode Address Encoding Services > I YES ICT Professional Services Technical Services Framework for Open Data and Data Management >

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PF
Green
Category Project Name Slide
Consideration

External ICT Technical Support Services (provided by Individual


I YES ICT Services
Technical ICT Resources)
> P Stenography Stenography and Transcription Services >
External ICT Technical Support Services (provided by Teams of
I YES ICT Services
Resources)
> T YES Taxi & Courier Services Courier Services >
I ICT Services ICT Research and Advisory Services > T YES Taxi & Courier Services Taxi Services in the Greater Dublin Area >
ICT Services Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services > Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and
I YES I YES Telecoms _ Mobile
Services >
I ICT Softare Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated Services > T Training Freedom of Information Training Services >
I YES ICT Softare ICT Firewalls and Associated Services > T Training Health and Safety Training, Consultancy and Advisory Services >
I ICT Softare Microsoft Licensing Services > T Training Open Data Initiative Training Services >
I
T Training Protected Disclosures Training >
Robotic Process Automation Software (RPA) – Training, Support and
I ICT Softare >
Services T Translation & Interpretation Services Interpretation Services (excluding Irish language Services) >
I ICT Softare Security Software and Associated Reseller Services > T Translation & Interpretation Services Irish Language Translation Services >
I ICT Softare Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services > T YES Travel Agency / Travel Services Travel Management and Ancillary Services >
P Insurance Services Insurance Brokerage and Placement Services > M YES Vehicle Maintenance Fleet Maintenance >
Legal Services to Public Sector Bodies (excluding Central Government
P YES Legal >
Departments) M YES Vehicles Class B Fire Appliances >
P YES Legal Legal Services to the University Sector > Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Panel Vans, Garda
M YES Vehicles
Specification Vans, and Minibuses to the Irish Public Sector >
T YES Managed Car Parking Services Managed Parking Services > M YES Vehicles Emergency Ambulance Vehicles >
M YES Office Printing Production Printing Print & Design >
M YES

M YES Office Supplies Customised Envelopes > Passenger Cars


M YES Vehicles
DPS for the Supply of Passenger Cars to the Public Sector for the OGP >
I YES Office Supplies ICT Consumables (USB, toner, ink, keyboard, mouse, memory) >
M YES Vehicles Supply of Motorcycles to Public Sector Bodies >
I YES Office Supplies Managed Print Services >
M YES Office Supplies Multi-Purpose Office Paper for Printing and Photocopying >
M YES Vehicles Vehicle Tyres & Related Services >
M YES Office Supplies Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies >
F YES Waste Management Services Confidential Shredding Services >
F YES Record Management Services Record Management Services >
F YES Waste Management Services Sanitary Hygiene Services >
F YES Security Services Security Services >
F YES Waste Management Services Waste Management Services >

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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Media Strategy, Planning and Buying Services

FRAMEWORK CODE MMP068F TENDER ID 202086 COMMENT

CATEGORY Advertising

The following Media Strategy and Planning Services, including but not limited to, are provided for under this DPS:
Management of the media strategy, planning and buying activities of DPS Clients
Preparation of media plans based on briefs supplied by DPS clients
Analysis and interpretation of DPS Client data to inform media strategy, planning and buying decisions
Analysis of the media consumption habits of those segments of society at which a DPS Client’s communications strategy are primarily targeted
Detailed analysis of media channels and provision of updates to DPS Clients on evolving patterns and techniques
Purchase of media space and time on behalf of DPS Clients applying (where available) any centrally negotiated media discounts, but also seeking to add further value by
exploiting tactical media buying opportunities that may arise from time to time
SUMMARY Providing assistance in the development of a DPS Client’s integrated marketing communications plan
Providing advice and assistance on any media planning and buying issues relating to advertising campaigns undertaken by or on behalf of DPS Clients
Liaison and co-operation as required with third parties, in particular any agency(ies) appointed by the Contracting Authority for the purpose of negotiating media discounts
centrally on behalf of the public sector, as well as individual DPS Clients’ creative advertising agencies, public relations agencies and other third parties, such as media
owners and print and production companies
Implementation and operation of a rigorous quality control system to monitor the provision of the Services in accordance with agreed practices and procedures
Operation of strict budgetary controls and reporting systems in relation to the provision of the Services, including without limitation in respect of media costs
Submission to media buying performance auditing by such persons as a DPS Client/OGP/Contracting Authority may designate from time to time during the Term of the
Contract and for a period of three (3) years thereafter

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE Mini Competition

GREEN CONSIDERATION

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 16/02/27

FINAL EXPIRY
16/02/27
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER TIER 4

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Media Buying Services for Public Information Notices and Recruitment Advertising

FRAMEWORK CODE MMP070F TENDER ID 192103 COMMENT

CATEGORY Advertising This framework provides access to media buying


services for public notices and recruitment
The following services are provided for under this framework; advertising for all public sector bodies. The
Media Strategy and Planning Services, including but not limited to: framework allows public bodies to place public
• Production of advertisements and notices across a range of channels, information notices and/or recruitment notices
• Development of content for targeted recruitment campaigns; while having access to guaranteed discounts on the
• Provision of campaign management and/or information management to track vacancies advertised published rate cards of selected publications and
• Monitoring and review of performance of all media used digital publications while remaining compliant with
SUMMARY Public Procurement Guidelines.
• Provision of a detailed cost model for all projects and campaigns prior to commencement of any work;

Media Buying Services, including but not limited to: Main Benefits
• Purchase of appropriate media to achieve campaign objectives
• End-to-end origination and production of advertisements to the highest quality across a range of channels • Ease of Use
• Provision of post-campaign reports on media effectiveness; • Benefits of Aggregation
• Significant discounts.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies
To access services download the NASF from the OGP
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown Buyer Zone and issue directly to the contractor. No
further competition required.
GREEN CONSIDERATION

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 08/12/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
08/12/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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Public Relations (PR) and Communications Services

FRAMEWORK CODE MMP066F TENDER ID 187031


COMMENT
CATEGORY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

The Services may include but are not limited to:


• Audience level insight and expertise • Implementation of PR activity both online and offline • Press release writing services • Stakeholder
communications and engagement services (including stakeholder events) • Internal communications strategy and services • Digital PR and
communications services (either uniquely or in conjunction with other service providers) • Effective crisis planning and management services •
Public consultation, and facilitation of community relations services • Issues management (particular policies and goals) services • Corporate Individual Services Contracts awarded under the
SUMMARY
Social Responsibility services • Public affairs, political engagement and consulting services • Management of key thought and opinion leaders Framework Agreement must be valued at or above
relevant to achieving government outcomes • Media relations and general communications management (including press conferences/press €100,000.
calls and associated activities) • Media training for key spokespersons (in conjunction with other service providers if necessary) •
Communications strategy and campaign development.

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE Mini Competition

GREEN CONSIDERATION n/a

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Agencies (Framework Members) are SMEs

CURRENT EXPIRY 15/08/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
15/08/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 4

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DPS for the Provision of Creative Campaign Services for the Public Sector

FRAMEWORK CODE MMP071F TENDER ID 212986 COMMENT


Flexibility
This DPS Agreement reduces the time and cost
CATEGORY Advertising
associated with a full procurement exercise, which in
Services may include, but are not limited to: turn allows you to be more flexible.
a) Provision of strategic, evidence-based, creative concepts and recommendations;
b) Planning and management of integrated campaigns to ensure consistent and quality messaging; Best Practice Procurement
c) Target audience identification and analysis; The successful providers on this DPS Agreement have
d) Communication channel strategy and planning; been subject to a rigorous procurement process,
e) Provision of expertise in Awareness Raising campaigns; ensuring that they offer the scope and quality of
f) Provision of expertise in Behaviour Change communications; services you require.
SUMMARY
g) Design, development, copy writing and production of creative concepts, content and advertising materials;
h) Social media content management; Pre-Agreed Terms and Conditions
i) Brand identity design and development; Terms and conditions are already established and
j) Pre-testing of creative concepts and proposed communications solutions, where required; agreed with the DPS Members or service providers.
k) Liaising, as required, with DPS clients’ in-house communications personnel, partner organisations, service providers and other third party suppliers; This removes the need to re-draft and/or negotiate
l) Post-campaign analysis and performance reporting (i.e. evaluation of campaign effectiveness). terms for any contract you award.

Efficiency
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies
The DPS Agreement removes the need for you to
HOW TO USE Mini-Competition conduct full tender exercises or lengthy service
provider evaluations, saving the time and costs
GREEN CONSIDERATION No associated with procurement exercises.
Optional Award Criterion:
Proposals on the incorporation of Social Considerations (diversity and/or social inclusion) into the delivery of the services. This might include: Scope exclusions:
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION - Media strategy, planning and buying
- proposal to reach Irish society in all its diversity via the services delivered, and/or
- proposal to target communications to specific groups via the services delivered - Web development and design

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/05/26

FINAL EXPIRY
31/05/26
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 5

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Architect Led Design Team Services for The Provision of Social & Affordable Residential
Developments

FRAMEWORK CODE PCE111F TENDER ID 173670


COMMENT
 Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist Suppliers
CATEGORY Architectural Services This Framework provides an easy access route to pre-
selected specialist providers. Each successful Framework
Member has been subject to a rigorous procurement
Architect Led Design Team Services for The Provision of Social & Affordable Residential Developments (including associated community process, ensuring they offer the scope and quality of
buildings such as community facilities). services you require.
SUMMARY The Framework was designed as a mechanism to support the overarching objectives of Housing for All and to facilitate Framework Clients in
 Efficiency and Value for Money
the design and earliest delivery of social and affordable housing and associated community facilities, i.e. Construction of new residential units The Framework removes the need for you to conduct full
(houses and/or apartments) to meet the needs of the relevant Contracting Authorities. procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation processes,
saving you the considerable time and costs.
• All Local Authorities in Ireland All Mini Competitions will be run under the Capital Works
WHO CAN USE Management Framework (CWMF), using maximum ceiling
• Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) (under Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992)
Percentage Fees.

HOW TO USE Mini Competition  Quality of service provision


The service providers’ experience, expertise and
commitment to quality was assessed and satisfactory
• Specialist Environmental Consultant skills may be required by your Organisation at SRFT stage with regard to the delivery of efficiencies in performance will continue to be monitored on an ongoing
design of social and affordable residential developments. The types of Specialist Skills that may be required are set out in the User Guide. basis.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
• OGP Reporting Requirements: Overview of sustainable elements incorporated into the design services delivered for the achievement of
economy and efficiencies in design of social and affordable residential developments.  High quality reporting, MI and communications.
Framework Clients will have discretion to implement
contract management procedures and agree Service levels
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION N/A
(SLA’s) and/or Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with the
appointed service provider.

CURRENT EXPIRY 10/10/2023  In Compliance with


• Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities: Design
Guidelines (DEHLG 2007)
FINAL EXPIRY • Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas
10/10/2025
(if all extensions are utilised) (SRDUA 2009)
• Housing for All - a New Housing Plan for Ireland (DHLGH)

TIER TIER 3 Please refer to the User Guide available on the OGP Buyer
Zone for full details.

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Lift Maintenance

FRAMEWORK CODE FBM068F TENDER ID 178637 COMMENT

CATEGORY Building Maintenance

Planned preventative maintenance and servicing of lifts;


Reactive maintenance and repairs of lifts; • Run a Mini-Competition that can incorporate
Emergency call-outs; client specification and requirements.
SUMMARY Undertaking SAFed supplementary tests;
Where applicable, certain Services Contracts awarded under the Framework Agreements may require the Contractor to act as Project Supervisor for • Framework Members have agreed to
the Design Phase (PSDP) and/or Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS). Emergency call-out response times

• Value for money in the delivery of service and


WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Utilities Other Public Sector Bodies maintaining life expectancy of the lift asset.

HOW TO USE Mini Competition

The specification of the Framework was enhanced from the previous Framework to include "Environmental Practices".
GREEN CONSIDERATION Award Criteria was also applied regarding Environmental Control Practices, to include the tenderers response regarding disposal of environmentally
unfriendly items or hazardous waste, such as the disposal of waste product, oil, drive units, PCBs, Flouro tubes, metals

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/02/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
29/02/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 4

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Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and /or Electronic Security Systems

FRAMEWORK CODE FBM069F 183503 COMMENT


CATEGORY BUILDING MAINTENANCE
You have the opportunity at mini-competition stage
Category A: Fire Alarm Maintenance Services to:
Category B: Emergency Lighting Maintenance Services i. Test the quality and relevance of the team
SUMMARY each Framework Member proposes.
Category C: Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance Services
Category D: Electronic Security Maintenance Services
ii. Test the quality of each Framework Member’s
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies operational proposal for your specific requirement.

HOW TO USE MINI COMPETITION iii. Test the quality of each Framework Member’s
Framework Members were requested to demonstrate their sustainability measures in areas such as: Health and Safety proposal for your specific
- Maintenance Routines requirement.
- Daily work practices being in line with any external Environmental Management System (EMS) e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent.
- Technology Innovation and/or Improvements Please refer to the User Guide available on the OGP
GREEN CONSIDERATION - Traceability and Supply Chain Efficiencies Buyerzone, which also outlines noteworthy
- Digitalisation environmental initiatives of Framework Members
- Reduction in Transport Emissions and/or Fuel Consumption
- Reduced Diversion of Municipal Waste
- Recycling of Packaging Waste.
Framework members were asked to demonstrate: ethical behaviours and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies that contribute to employee
wellbeing such as: -Inclusivity, Equality, Working Conditions, Provision of Education & Training Opportunities for technicians/engineers in a craft
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION trade/profession such as Solas, Skillnet and Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) programmes. Accreditation and recognition to complement
experience, and any other continuous professional development opportunities were also sought as part of the Qualitative Award Criteria.
Workplace Accessibility
CURRENT EXPIRY 04/07/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
04/07/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER Tier 4

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Portable Fire Equipment Services: Generation II

FRAMEWORK CODE FBM067F TENDER ID 164466 COMMENT

CATEGORY BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Portable Fire Equipment and associated services, including the annual maintenance, Discharge & Refill and supply & installation of certified Portable
SUMMARY
Fire Equipment in Public Service properties and transport fleets.
Direct Drawdown mechanism for requirements
under €25k
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Utilities Other Public Sector Bodies

Lots 1-9 Direct Drawdown


HOW TO USE
Lots 10 -19 Mini Competition
Quality of Tenderers proposed Environmental Control Practices" Waste management policy, i.e. end of life product recycling
•Disposal practices for extinguishing mediums
GREEN CONSIDERATION
•Transport and supply chain efficiency measures
•Reduction in packaging and plastics in deliveries

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 09/07/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
09/07/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 2 & 3

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Bottled Water Coolers, Water Bottles, Point of Use Coolers (Mains Fed) and Servicing of all Water
Coolers

FRAMEWORK CODE FCT048C TENDER ID 145688 COMMENT


• Direct Drawdown – Available for immediate
CATEGORY CATERING EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES
ordering, reduces the time and costs associated
with a full procurement process
Bottled Water Coolers, Water Bottles, Point of Use Coolers (Mains Fed) and Servicing of all Water Coolers. The framework provides a range of Water
Cooler solutions as follows: • One Supplier per Lot – no need to shop around,
SUMMARY • Water bottle coolers provided free on loan no requirement for 3 quotes.
• 18.9lt and 11lt water bottles with no deposit charges
• Purchase or rental of point of use (mains fed) coolers & Maintenance on customer owned Point of Use mains fed coolers • Price certainty – competitive pricing fixed for the
duration of the Framework.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
• No minimum order qualities, no deposits or
delivery charges, on loan bottle racks free of
HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN
charge
 Electronic brochure to reduce the use of paper
 Methodology used to ensure product compliance with legislative requirements (e.g. CE, EN Standards etc.) • Invoicing – Printed, priced delivery notes with all
deliveries
 Existence of waste management policy
 Transport and supply chain efficiency (route planning)measures • KPIs and Reporting – tailored to suit individual
GREEN CONSIDERATION
 Reduction in packaging and plastics in deliveries/operations client needs

 End of life product recycling • Microbiological testing on bottled water –


 Vehicles fuel efficiencies, maintenance events, actual emissions and eco-driving training for operators. available within 3 days of request
 Compostable cups can be purchased from the OGP’s Catering Consumables and Disposable Products Framework.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Existence of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy addressing Environmental agenda.

CURRENT EXPIRY 02/06/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
02/06/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER Tier 2

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Catering & Hospitality Services

FRAMEWORK CODE FCT050F TENDER ID 161288


COMMENT
CATEGORY CATERING SERVICES • Easy access to 16 pre-selected specialist service
providers across 11 Lots
(i) Subsidised canteen services where food and beverages are prepared, cooked (where appropriate) and served on site;
SUMMARY (ii) Hospitality services where food and beverages are prepared, cooked (where appropriate) and served on site; and • Ability to design Mini Competition to suit your
(iii) ‘Free issue’ of tea and coffee and other associated items. exact requirements in terms of:
• Mobilisation Plan
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies • Contract Performance and Reporting
• Financial Proposal
HOW TO USE MINI COMPETITION
• TUPE information for current catering staff

• Light and Heavy catering equipment replacement


 Methodology used to ensure product compliance with legislative requirements (e.g. HACCP, Food Waste Regulations S.I. No. 190:2015)
 Ability to ensure food traceability from farm to fork and manage waste within the canteen services.
• Waste management requirements
GREEN CONSIDERATION  Food sustainability elements and organic can be specified at mini competition
 Biodegradable cleaning chemicals can be specified at mini competition
• Site visits facilitated to determine current
canteen and kitchen layout and onsite
equipment

 The Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE)


 The Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
 Supports policies and guidelines designed to improve health and wellbeing

CURRENT EXPIRY 03/08/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
03/08/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER TIER 5

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Catering Consumables and Meal Containers

180906
FRAMEWORK CODE FCL026F TENDER ID COMMENT
CATEGORY CATERING EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

The range of products available include commonly used disposable catering products and meal containers used in the preparation, preservation,
SUMMARY
transportation or presentation of food.

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies • Direct Drawdown – available for immediate use

HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN • The arrangement is one which supports the
Programme for Government and also the Single
The EU aims to reduce the volume and impact of specific plastic products on the environment through Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the Use Plastics Directive.
impact of certain plastic products on the environment. This is commonly referred to as the Single Use Plastics Directive.
(https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ef24a-single-use-plastics/)
This is a second generation framework that was designed to coincide with the introduction of the Single Use Plastics Directive on the 1st July, 2021 as
many commonly used products will now be banned from sale.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
One of the main objectives of this second generation framework was to formalise the procurement of compostable or renewable alternatives to many
of the single use plastic products supplied under the first generation FW.
All disposable items supplied under this arrangement must be sustainable or recyclable, made of either recyclable plastic or compostable material;
except where not generally recyclable - catering films for example (at the time of publishing).
Goods supplied will conform to EN 13432 (Composting and Biodegradation) (where possible).
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 30/06/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
30/06/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 2

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Light Catering Equipment

FRAMEWORK CODE FCT051C TENDER ID 172126 COMMENT


CATEGORY CATERING SERVICES • Direct Drawdown – Available for immediate
ordering, reduces the time and costs associated
with a full procurement process
Light catering equipment and kitchen utensils – This includes but not limited to microwaves, grills, toasters, food processors, blenders, water boilers
and soup kettles, colour coded knives, chopping boards, pots and pans, gastro-norm pans, baking trays, food storage boxes, weighing scales, food • Single nationwide supplier – no need to shop
SUMMARY
thermometers, soup ladles, whisks and tongs. around, no requirement for 3 quotes.
Hospitality tableware – Crockery including cutlery and glassware.
• Price certainty – competitive pricing fixed for the
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies duration of the Framework.

HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN • No minimum order qualities or delivery charges

 Electronic brochure to reduce the use of paper • Invoicing – Printed, priced delivery notes with all
 Environmental Management System e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent in use deliveries

 Methodology used to ensure product compliance with legislative requirements (e.g. CE, EN Standards etc.) • KPIs and Reporting – tailored to suit individual
 Existence of waste management policy client needs
GREEN CONSIDERATION
 Transport and supply chain efficiency (route planning)measures
• Safety Statements & Risk Assessments –
 Reduction in packaging and plastics in deliveries/operations available within 10 days of request
 End of life product recycling
 Vehicles fuel efficiencies, maintenance events, actual emissions and eco-driving training for operators. • Guarantee – 12 months guarantee from date of
delivery
 Supplier is an SME
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
 Existence of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy addressing, Environment, Culture, Economic and Legal agenda

CURRENT EXPIRY 26/11/2023


FINAL EXPIRY
26/11/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Electrical Goods (White Goods and Small Appliances)

FRAMEWORK CODE FCT022C TENDER ID 159847 COMMENT


• Direct Drawdown – Available for immediate
ordering, reduces the time and costs associated
CATEGORY CATERING EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES with a full procurement process

• White Goods – All the large goods most common in a domestic kitchen. It includes but not limited to fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble • Single nationwide supplier DID Electrical – no
dryers, dishwashers etc. need to shop around, no requirement for 3
SUMMARY • Small Appliances – Vacuum cleaners, toasters, kettles, travel kettles, microwaves, cd players, portable radios, irons, personal appliances (hair dryers, quotes.
hair clippers etc.).
• Televisions • Price certainty – competitive pricing fixed for the
duration of the Framework.
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• No minimum order qualities or delivery charges
HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN
• Invoicing – Printed, priced delivery notes with all
 Electronic brochure to reduce the use of paper deliveries
 Environmental Management System e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent in use
 Methodology used to ensure product compliance with legislative requirements (e.g. CE, EN Standards etc.) • KPIs and Reporting – tailored to suit individual
client needs
 Existence of waste management policy
GREEN CONSIDERATION
 Transport and supply chain efficiency (route planning)measures • Safety Statements & Risk Assessments –
 Reduction in packaging and plastics in deliveries/operations available within 10 days of request
 End of life product recycling • Guarantee – 12 months guarantee for core goods
 Vehicles fuel efficiencies, maintenance events, actual emissions and eco-driving training for operators. & 24 months for televisions from date of delivery
 Supplier is an SME
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION  Existence of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy addressing Environmental agenda

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/03/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
29/03/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Commercial Cleaning and Window Cleaning Services

FRAMEWORK CODE FCL024F TENDER ID 165440 COMMENT


1. Lots 1 to 9 requires an annual contract value of
CATEGORY CLEANING SERVICES 69.5K which can include a reduced window cleaning
service where the annual value of same is below 25K.
I. Commercial Cleaning throughout the State; LOTS 1-9
SUMMARY
ii. Window Cleaning Services throughout the State LOT 10 2. Lot 10 (Window Cleaning) requires an annual
contract of 25K.
Central Government, Local Government,, An Garda Síochána, Irish Prison Service and the Defence Forces Services – LOT 1, 4, 7, 10
WHO CAN USE Education Sector LOT 2, 5, 8, 10 3. Cost model is based on maximum ceiling rates
Health Sector LOT 3, 6, 9, 10 based on a 24/7 365 service
HOW TO USE MINI COMPETITION
4. Hourly rates include the cost of consumables
associated with the delivery of the cleaning service,
1 Cleaning products and the use of eco-labelled products. e.g. equipment, polish, toilet & floor cleaners,
2 Cleaning products and the use of product dosing systems. uniforms, training.
3 Cleaning textile accessories and the use of microfiber products.
4 Environmental management measures and practices. 5. Added benefits:
GREEN CONSIDERATION 5 Consumable goods & technical specifications.  Specialised Cleaning.
6 Energy efficiency of vacuum cleaners.  Deep Cleaning.
7 Use of Electric Vehicles.  Emergency Call Outs.
8 Staff environmental training on .  Fumigation Services and Decontamination
9 Water conservation. Services.
In the performance of any Services Contract awarded, the successful Tenderer(s) and their Subcontractors (if any), shall be required to comply with all  Purchase of Washroom Consumables, soap /
applicable obligations in the field of environmental, social and labour law that apply at the place where the services are provided, that have been toilet rolls.
established by EU law, national law, collective agreements or by international, environmental, social and labour law listed in Schedule 7 of the
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Regulations. This includes Compliance with European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003, including
its information and consultation obligations under Regulation 8 of the Transfer Regulations, Provision of the necessary information and assistance to a
new Service Provider to allow that party to comply with its obligations (including providing a list of persons considered to be Retransferring
Employees) at the end of the services contract, Compliance with The Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012.
CURRENT EXPIRY 19/08/2023
FINAL EXPIRY
19/08/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER TIER 5 (Window Cleaning TIER 3)
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Cleaning Supplies and Paper Hygiene Products

FRAMEWORK CODE FCL023F TENDER ID 151057 COMMENT

CATEGORY CLEANING EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES


Lotting structure designed to provide as much
access as possible to the public sector market. 15
The National Framework for the provision of Cleaning Supplies and Paper Hygiene Products is a multi-provider Framework Agreement to the Public Lots to include 5 Geographic areas with three
Sector. There are 5 service providers on the framework, across the fifteen geographic (15) Lots. By way of example available products include: Refuse products groupings in each area:
SUMMARY
sacks, Paper Hygiene, Hand Towels, Toilet Tissue, Hand Soaps, Shampoo, Sterilising Fluid, Water Softener Salt, Steel Wool, Polish, Wipes, Floor
cleaning Mops, Mop Heads & Floor Pads. 1. Cleaning Supplies and Paper Hygiene Products.

2. Cleaning Supplies.
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3. Paper Hygiene Products.

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown Ease of access via:


Notification to Activate Goods Form (NAGF)

Inclusion of environmental question in award criteria, vehicle emissions, ISO 14001 or equivalent, use of eco label products, inclusion of concentrate
GREEN CONSIDERATION products, end of life process (recycling) for products supplied, including dispensers, paper waste collection and recycling, virgin paper products must
have FSC or equivalent, recycled paper must have necessary environmental certs, compliance with REACH, CLP.
In the performance of any Client Contract activated in accordance with clause 23 of the Framework Contract, the successful Tenderer(s) and their
Subcontractors (if any), shall be required to comply with all applicable obligations in the field of environmental, social and labour law that apply at the
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
place where the goods are supplied, that have been established by EU law, national law, collective
agreements or by international, environmental, social and labour law listed in Schedule 7 of the Regulations.

CURRENT EXPIRY 05/01/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
05/01/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Laundry (Health Sector)
Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision and Management of Laundry and Hire of Linen, Curtains, Workwear and Dust Mat Hire for the Health Sector (Including
Department of Defence Military Hospitals

FRAMEWORK CODE FCL027D TENDER ID 180876 COMMENT


CATEGORY Laundry
Please note that the following services are NOT part
Provision of and management of laundry and hire of linen, workwear, curtains and dust mat hire services valued at over €25,000 over a one year
of the scope of this DPS
period .
Services may include, but are not limited to, some or all of the following services;
1. Purchasing of Linen
1. Laundry and/or rental and delivery/collection of Linen Services;
2. Laundry and/or rental and delivery/collection of Curtains Services;
2. Purchasing of Curtains
SUMMARY 3. Laundry and/or rental and delivery/collection of Workwear Services;
4. Laundry and delivery/collection of Resident/Patient Clothing;
3. Purchasing of Workwear
5. Laundry and/or rental and delivery/collection of Dust Mat Services;
6. Laundry and/or rental and delivery/collection of Miscellaneous Items;
4. Purchasing of Resident/Patient Clothing
7. Laundry of client-owned Linen, Curtains, Workwear, Dust Mat Services and Miscellaneous Items;
8. In House Fully Managed Service of Laundry, Linen, Workwear, Curtains and Dust Mat Services.
5. Purchasing of Dust Mat Services
WHO CAN USE Health Sector (Including Department of Defence Military Hospitals)
6. Purchasing of Miscellaneous Items

HOW TO USE Discuss and submit’ requirements (TSS / SRFT / TRD Part A) to HBS Procurement

GREEN CONSIDERATION Water from linen processing re-used for washing of dust mats

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 28/02/2027

FINAL EXPIRY
28/02/2027
(if all extensions are utilised)

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21
Laundry (Public Sector)
Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision and Management of Laundry and Hire of Linen, Curtains, Workwear and Dust Mat Hire for the Public Sector (excluding the Health Sector including
Department of Defence Military Hospitals)

FRAMEWORK CODE FCL028D TENDER ID 180865


COMMENT
CATEGORY Laundry

This DPS is for the Provision and Management of Laundry and Hire of Linen, Curtains, Workwear and Dust Mat Hire to DPS Clients whose Please note that the following services are NOT part
requirements in respect of such services will be valued in excess of €25,000 (excl. Vat) over a one year period. of the scope of this DPS:
Services may include, but are not limited to, some or all of the following services;
• 1. Laundry and / or rental and delivery / collection of Linen Services; 1. Purchasing of Linen
SUMMARY • 2. Laundry and / or rental and delivery / collection of Curtains Services;
• 3. Laundry and / or rental and delivery / collection of Workwear Services; 2. Purchasing of Curtains
• 4. Laundry and / or rental and delivery / collection of Dust Mat Services;
• 5. Laundry and / or rental and delivery / collection of Miscellaneous Items; 3. Purchasing of Workwear
• 6. Laundry of client owned Linen, Curtains, Workwear, Dust Mat Services and Miscellaneous Items.
4. Purchasing of Dust Mat Services
WHO CAN USE Public Sector, (excluding the Health Sector including Department of Defence Military Hospitals)
5. Purchasing of Miscellaneous Items.

HOW TO USE Mini Competition

GREEN CONSIDERATION

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 28/02/2027

FINAL EXPIRY
28/02/2027
(if all extensions are utilised)
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22
Accounting, Audit and Financial Advisory Services

FRAMEWORK CODE PBF109F TENDER ID 150836 COMMENT


 Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist Suppliers
This Framework provides an easy access route to pre-
CATEGORY Financial selected specialist providers.

 Best Practice Procurement


Each successful Framework Member has been subject to a
Lot 1 - Accounting Services, Estimated Contract Value - (€25,000 - €144,000) rigorous procurement process, ensuring they offer the scope
Lot 2 - Accounting Services, Estimated Contract Value - (in excess of €144,000) and quality of services you require.
Lot 3 - Audit Services, Estimated Contract Value - (€25,000 - €144,000)  Agreed Terms and Conditions
Lot 4 - Audit Services, Estimated Contract Value - (in excess of €144,000) Terms and conditions have been established and agreed.
SUMMARY This removes the need to re-draft terms for each
Lot 5 - Financial Advisory Services, Est Contract Value - (€25,000 - €144,000)
Lot 6 - Financial Advisory Services, Est Contract Value - (in excess of €144,000) procurement you undertake.
 Efficiency
Lot 7 - Actuarial Services, Estimated Contract Value - (in excess of €25,000)
The Framework removes the need for you to conduct full
Lot 8 - Pension Administration Services, Est Contract Value - (in excess of €25,000) procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation processes,
saving you the considerable time and costs.
 Value for money
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health This Framework ensures value for money through the
Maximum Ceiling Daily Rates achieved during the
HOW TO USE Mini Competition competitive process to establish the Framework.
 Quality of service provision
GREEN CONSIDERATION The service providers’ experience, expertise and
commitment to quality was assessed and satisfactory
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION performance will continue to be monitored on an ongoing
basis.

CURRENT EXPIRY 01/09/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
01/09/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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23
Asbestos Surveys (MAS & RDAS) and Asbestos Sampling & Analysis Services

FRAMEWORK CODE PAS092F TENDER ID 152748


COMMENT

 Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist Suppliers


CATEGORY Advisory This Framework provides an easy access route to pre-
selected specialist providers. Each successful Framework
Lot 1 Asbestos Surveys (MAS & RDAS) Member has been subject to a rigorous procurement
• Management Asbestos Survey: Must locate the Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) that could be damaged or disturbed by normal activities, by foreseeable process, ensuring they offer the scope and quality of services
maintenance, or by installing new equipment. It involves minor intrusion and minor asbestos disturbance to make a materials assessment. you require.
• Refurbishment/Demolition Asbestos Survey: Required where the premises, or part of it, needs upgrading, refurbishment or demolition. It is used to locate and  Efficiency and Value for Money
SUMMARY describe all ACMs in the area where the refurbishment work will take place, or in the whole building if demolition is planned. The Framework removes the need for you to conduct full
procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation processes,
Lot 2 Asbestos Air Sampling & Laboratory Analysis Services saving you the considerable time and costs.
• Sampling is to be conducted as part of the RDAS survey and on a case by case basis with the MAS surveys - where deemed necessary by the State Authority based on All Mini Competitions will be run under the Capital Works
• the associated risks. Management Framework (CWMF), using maximum Ceiling
Hourly Rates.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health  Quality of service provision
The service providers’ experience, expertise and
commitment to quality was assessed and satisfactory
performance will continue to be monitored on an ongoing
HOW TO USE Mini Competition basis.
 In Compliance with
HSA Practical Guidelines on ACM Management and
• Contractor may be required at SRFT stage to have a fully accredited QMS ISO/IEC 17020:1998 or equivalent. Abatement (ACMs) in Workplaces, and below legislation:
GREEN CONSIDERATION
• Hauliers must have a valid waste collection permit to collect hazardous waste. • Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations,
2007, (S.I. No. 820 of 2007);
• European Communities (Shipments of Hazardous
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION N/A Waste exclusively within Ireland) Regulations, 2011
(No. 324/2011);
• Article 33 of the Waste Shipments Regulation (EC) No.
CURRENT EXPIRY 17/11/2023 1013/2006.
• All Mini Competitions will be run under the Capital
Works Management Framework (CWMF).
FINAL EXPIRY
17/11/2023 The following is not in scope under this Framework:
(if all extensions are utilised)
• Works related services for the Removal and Disposal of
Asbestos.
TIER Tier 3
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Business, Management and ICT Consultancy Services

FRAMEWORK CODE PAS122F TENDER ID 206674


COMMENT
Services can be accessed under the Framework using:

CATEGORY Advisory 1. Direct Drawdown via Cascade: Tier 2


Applies to Lots 1-6 only and for Services Contracts where the
The following six (6) consultancy practice areas are covered under this Framework Agreement: requirement value does not exceed €49,999 (ex VAT); or
• Business Strategy and Operations
2. Mini-Competition: Tier 3
• Organisational Change Management and Transformation
Applies to:
SUMMARY • Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M) • Lots 1-6: between €50,000 and €139,999 (ex VAT)
• Business Process Management, Process Improvement and Process Reengineering • Lots 7-13: equal to or greater than €140,000 (ex VAT)
• ICT
• Policy and Economics Please refer to the User Guide available on the OGP Buyer
Zone for full details.
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 Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist Suppliers
This Framework provides an easy access route to pre-
HOW TO USE MINI COMPETITION (> €50k: SRFT) or DIRECT DRAWDOWN (< €50k: NASF) selected specialist providers. Each successful Framework
Member has been subject to a rigorous procurement
Framework Clients may incorporate relevant Green Public Procurement (GPP) measures into specifications and Award Criteria (up to 20% of total marks) process, ensuring they offer the scope and quality of services
that are linked to the subject matter of the Services Contract. Good environmental practices should be employed as part of the Framework Member’s you require.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
normal working arrangements to contribute to energy and resource efficiency. Framework Members will be required to monitor and report on requested
measurable GPP criteria where relevant to the subject matter of the Services Contract.  Agreed Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions have been established and agreed.
Framework Clients may incorporate relevant social specifications and Award Criteria (up to 20% of total marks) insofar as they are related to the subject This removes the need to re-draft terms for each
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION procurement you undertake.
matter of the Services Contract. Framework Members will be required to monitor and report on any measures as specified by the Framework Clients.

 Efficiency and Value for Money


CURRENT EXPIRY 09/08/2024 The Framework removes the need for you to conduct full
procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation processes,
saving you the considerable time and costs, using set Daily
FINAL EXPIRY Rates (NASF) and Ceiling Daily Rates (SRFT)
09/08/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)
 Quality of service provision
The service providers’ experience, expertise and
TIER Tier 2 and Tier 3 commitment to quality was assessed and satisfactory
performance will continue to be monitored on an ongoing
basis.
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Dynamic Purchasing System for Procurement Consultancy Services

FRAMEWORK CODE PAS120F TENDER ID 206203 COMMENT


 Best Practice Procurement
Each successful DPS Member has been subject to
CATEGORY Advisory a rigorous procurement process, ensuring they
offer the scope and quality of services you
Goods / Services covered by this DPS
Procurement Consultancy Services
require.
 Quality of service provision
•Category 1 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Procurement Tendering Support and General Public Procurement Information and Best The service providers’ experience, expertise and
SUMMARY Practice commitment to quality was assessed and
•Category 2 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Procurement Strategy satisfactory performance will continue to be
•Category 3 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Procurement Training and Development monitored on an ongoing basis.
•Category 4 – Multi-Category Procurement Consultancy Services Provision  Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist
•Category 5 – Procurement Consultancy Services for Public Works and Public Works Related Procurement Suppliers
This DPS provides an easy access route to pre-
WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, other Public Sector Bodies
selected specialist providers.
 Agreed Terms and Conditions
HOW TO USE Mini Competition Terms and conditions have been established and
agreed. This removes the need to re-draft terms
OGP is seeking to promote Environmental and Sustainable Solutions through this DPS arrangement and as such there is an allocation of up to 20% for for each procurement you undertake.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
these award criteria at mini competition.  Efficiency
OGP is seeking to promote Social considerations through this DPS arrangement and as such there is an allocation of up to 20% for these award criteria The DPS removes the need for you to conduct
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION at mini competition. full procurement exercises and/or lengthy
evaluation processes, saving you the
considerable time and costs.
CURRENT EXPIRY 15/05/2027

FINAL EXPIRY
15/05/2027
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Eircode, Postcode Address Encoding Services

FRAMEWORK CODE SSB031F TENDER ID 145212


COMMENT

Eircode Encoding means matching an address to the


CATEGORY Services
correct Eircode and adding the Eircode to addresses
on a database.
The Services available under this Framework comprise the provision of Eircode/Postcode Address encoding services for public bodies seeking to
Easily allows PSBs adhere to “Civil Service Renewal
implement Circular 19/2017 (‘Arrangements for the recording and utilisation of Eircodes within the Public Service’).
Plan”, “Our Public Service 2020”, the “Public Service
The scope of services available from this Framework includes: matching an address to an Eircode and appending an Eircode to an existing address
ICT Strategy”
on a database in which Eircodes are currently absent.
The delivery of the Eircode/Postcode Address Encoding Service to Public Sector Bodies is to be highly accurate, efficient and comprehensive.
SUMMARY Convenient Direct Drawdown (Cascade) at known
While the Framework is broken down into four (4) Lots as outlined below, the scope of services is common across all lots:
fixed cost via NASF for all lots.
Lot 1: Eircode/Postcode Address Encoding Services ranging from 0 to 100,000 database entries
Lot 2: Eircode/Postcode Address Encoding Services ranging from 100,001 to 500,000 database entries
GDPR compliant - Remove all personal data from
Lot 3: Eircode/Postcode Address Encoding Services ranging from 500,001 to 2,000,000 database entries
your address database(s) and send to the
Lot 4: Eircode/Postcode Address Encoding Services ranging from 2,000,001 to 10,000,000+ database entries
Framework Member.

FW Member will encode your database(s) within 2


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to 6 weeks (depending on Lot/Database size).
Median pricing between 2c - 9c (depending on Lot).
HOW TO USE Cascade drawdown mechanism

GREEN CONSIDERATION NOT APPLICABLE

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 12/08/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
12/08/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Executive Search Services to the Public Sector

FRAMEWORK CODE THR043F TENDER ID 169692 COMMENT

CATEGORY Recruitment  Consultants with Experience and industry


knowledge
Lot 1 - Executive Search Services for candidates to fill a range of senior executive positions in the public sector (excluding positions on State Boards)
 Access to a global network of talent is a key
Lot 2 - Executive Search Services for candidates to fill a range of senior executive positions in the public sector for Academic Roles (excluding
benefit
SUMMARY positions on State Boards)
Lot 3 - Executive Search Services for candidates to fill a range of senior executive positions in the public sector in the Health Sector (excluding
 Greater ability to identify senior executives,
positions on State Boards)
both in terms of resources and HR search
knowledge
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
 ES Consultants assure confidentiality

 Green and Social inclusions on this


HOW TO USE Mini Competition
framework

GREEN CONSIDERATION Virtual option for initial interviews – reduced carbon footprint due to less travel

FW Members are cognisant of the IBEC voluntary code to support gender balanced selection
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
Small and Medium sized enterprises on the Framework Member list

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/10/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
29/10/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Managed Business Process Support Services

FRAMEWORK CODE EMS004AF TENDER ID 166708 COMMENT


• Greater assistance offered to FW Clients
CATEGORY Outsourced Services • Enhanced templates (SRFT/Pricing
Schedule/User Guide) – this will
Lot 1 – Contact Management & Related Administrative Services facilitate FW Clients in developing
detailed specifications.
Lot 2 – Document Management & Related Administrative Services • Competitive Pricing – Ceiling Prices fixed
SUMMARY for the duration of the Framework, which
Lot 3 – Data Management & Data Processing & Related Administrative Services cannot be exceeded but may be reduced
at mini-competition stage.
• Framework Clients can be assured that
they are operating in a compliant manner
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies and within the guidelines and Public
Procurement Regulations.

HOW TO USE Mini Competition • Greater flexibility and control for FW Clients
 Simplified Lotting structure, providing
Evidence of Internal or External Environmental Management Policies and/or Procedures as a Qualification Criteria for Framework Membership (ISO service delivery tailored to Client’s
GREEN CONSIDERATION 14001 or Equivalent) requirements.
Gain Share / Innovation and Continuous Improvement and Sustainability Plan are allowable Award Criteria for Mini-Competitions (Lot 1 only)  Option for Price Only Mini Competitions
All Framework Members are required to abide by all Environmental, Social and Labour obligations placed on them in any contract(s) awarded (Lots 2 and 3 only).
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION pursuant to the establishment of the Framework.  Wider range of Award Criteria to choose
Disability Access Plan and Social Inclusion Plan are allowable Award Criteria for Mini-Competitions (Lot 1 only) from.

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/10/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
31/10/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Market Research and Surveys

COMMENT
FRAMEWORK CODE PAS121F TENDER ID 207662

CATEGORY Advisory
 Best Practice Procurement
Each successful DPS Member has been subject to a
DPS for Market Research and Surveys
rigorous procurement process, ensuring they offer the
scope and quality of services you require.
The DPS is divided into three (3) Categories as described below.
SUMMARY Category 1 – Quantitative and Qualitative Research/Survey Services
 Quality of service provision
Category 2 – Secondary and Specialist Research/Survey Services, (including Social and Community based research)
The service providers’ experience, expertise and
Category 3 – Multi Category Market Research and Survey Consultancy Services Provision
commitment to quality was assessed and satisfactory
performance will continue to be monitored on an ongoing
basis.
WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health and other Public Sector Bodies  Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist Suppliers
This DPS provides an easy access route to pre-selected
specialist providers.
HOW TO USE Mini Competition
 Agreed Terms and Conditions
OGP is seeking to promote Environmental and Sustainable solutions through this DPS arrangement and as such there is an allocation of up to 20% for Terms and conditions have been established and agreed.
GREEN CONSIDERATION This removes the need to re-draft terms for each
these award criteria at mini competition.
procurement you undertake.
OGP is seeking to promote Social considerations through this DPS arrangement and as such there is an allocation of up to 20% for these award criteria
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION  Efficiency
at mini competition.
The DPS removes the need for you to conduct full
CURRENT EXPIRY 15/05/2027 procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation
processes, saving you the considerable time and costs.
FINAL EXPIRY
15/05/2027
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Employee Assistance Services to the Public Sector

FRAMEWORK CODE THR045F TENDER ID 164505 COMMENT


 Easy access to pre-selected, specialist service
CATEGORY Employee Assistance Programme providers with experience and industry
knowledge

Lot 1: Complete Employee Assistance Services Programme (to include management support)  Dedicated Mental Health Promotion Manager
SUMMARY assigned to Lot 1 FWCs
Lot 2 Employee Assistance Services – Counselling

 Access to a 24/7 secure, confidential EAS


programme and counselling (including
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health trauma counselling) services

 Access to support programmes for FC HR


HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown managers

 Green and Social inclusions on this


Virtual option for counselling sessions - reduced carbon footprint due to less travel framework
GREEN CONSIDERATION

Services divided up into two separate Lots [Complete Employee Assistance Services Programme/Counselling] so more FWMs providing the services
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

NB There are two User Guides for this Framework


CURRENT EXPIRY 30/04/2023 one for lot 1 and a second one for lot 2

FINAL EXPIRY
30/04/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

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External Workplace Investigations Services

FRAMEWORK CODE THR036F TENDER ID 141180


COMMENT
CATEGORY Employee Assistance Programme

 Professionalisation of HR Investigations
Lot 1 - External Workplace Investigation Services
Lot 2 - External Review Investigation Services  Easy access to pre-selected, specialist service
providers
SUMMARY
i. Workplace relations, in. particular matters involving bullying, harassment and sexual harassment;
ii. Investigations linked to Disciplinary Code; and  Value for money
iii. Independent reviews of in-house investigations involving (i) or (ii) above, as and when required.
 Quality of service provision

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies  Supporting Government Policy

Direct Drawdown cascade – Lot 1  Confidentiality


HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown rotational – Lot 2

GREEN CONSIDERATION Virtual option for interviews – reduced carbon footprint due to less travel

The financial impact to the exchequer can be less severe in the long-run
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
Small and Medium sized enterprises on the Framework Member list

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/04/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
29/04/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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LINK TO USER GUIDE
or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

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Protected Disclosures Services

FRAMEWORK CODE THR053F TENDER ID 207288 COMMENT


CATEGORY HR Services

This framework provides a range of third party investigative and recipient services to public bodies seeking to meet their obligations under the
Protected Disclosures Act. • Lots 1, 2, and 3 are available via direct
• Lot 1: Full investigative services into an alleged wrong-doing disclosed under the 2014 Act (amended), including the review of such investigations. drawdown in most circumstances
SUMMARY • Lot 2: Full investigative services of allegations of penalisation or adverse treatment as a result of having made a disclosure of a wrongdoing made • Where a services contract of six months
pursuant to the 2014 Act (amended), including the review of such investigations. or more is required under Lot 1, a mini-
• Lot 3: Provision of a third party confidential recipient service pursuant to section 6(2) of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended (the
“Confidential Recipient”).
competition is required to avail of
services
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies • Clients may pursue the self-serve option
if they wish to run the mini-competition
themselves
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown and Mini-Competition

GREEN CONSIDERATION Not applicable

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not applicable

CURRENT EXPIRY 25/09/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
25/09/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 2 and Tier 4

For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow
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or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 076 1008000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

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Debt Management Services

FRAMEWORK CODE EMS006AF TENDER ID 183396 COMMENT


CATEGORY Outsourced Services
• Greater assistance offered to FW Clients
• Enhanced templates (SRFT/Pricing
Lot 1 Specialist Pre Legal Debt Management Services Schedule/User Guide) - this will
SUMMARY Lot 2 Legal Debt Management Services facilitate FW Clients in developing
Lot 3 Full Debt Management Services (Specialist & Legal) detailed, precise specifications
appropriate to their needs and the
current market.
Central Government Local Government Education Health - Lot 1
Local Government Education Health – Lots 1,2 and 3 • Exit Management protocols included
WHO CAN USE
N.B – Central Government Bodies may use Lot 1 only • Greater flexibility and control for FW Clients
 Option for Price Only Mini
Competitions
 Wider range of Award Criteria for
HOW TO USE Mini Competition FMC’s to choose from

GREEN CONSIDERATION Sustainability Plan is an allowable Award Criteria for Mini-Competitions

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Disability Access Plan and Social Inclusion Plan are allowable Award Criteria for Mini-Competitions

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/06/2025

FINAL EXPIRY
29/06/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 4

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or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

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Merchant Acquiring & Payment Gateway Services

COMMENT
FRAMEWORK CODE PBF113F TENDER ID 168005
 Direct Drawdown
Available for immediate ordering, reduces the time and
CATEGORY Banking costs associated with a full procurement process
 Best Practice Procurement
Each successful Framework Member has been subject to
In summary, the Services comprise of: a rigorous procurement process, ensuring they offer the
scope and quality of services you require.
Lot 1 Merchant Acquiring Services - The settlement services allowing the funds to pass  Agreed Terms and Conditions
from the end user’s (Payer) account into a Framework Client’s bank account for Terms and conditions have been established and agreed.
SUMMARY payment of items and services. This removes the need to re-draft terms for each
procurement you undertake.
Lot 2 Payment Gateway Services – Services which facilitate a payment transaction by the
 Efficiency
transfer of information between a payment portal (such as a website, mobile phone
or interactive voice response service) and Merchant Acquiring Service Provider. The Framework removes the need for you to conduct full
procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation
processes, saving you the considerable time and costs.
WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health and other Public Sector Bodies  Quality of service provision
The service providers’ experience, expertise and
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown
commitment to quality was assessed and satisfactory
performance will continue to be monitored on an
ongoing basis.
GREEN CONSIDERATION N/A
 Value for money
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION N/A Once a completed NASF(Notification to Activate Services
Form) is in place with the supplier, you can avail of agreed
CURRENT EXPIRY 30/09/2024 contract rates.

FINAL EXPIRY
30/09/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER TIER 2

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Purchasing Card Programmes

COMMENT
FRAMEWORK CODE SSB049F TENDER ID 214268

CATEGORY Banking
 Best Practice Procurement
Each successful DPS Member has been subject to a
rigorous procurement process, ensuring they offer the
A Purchasing Card (also abbreviated as PCard, P-Card, or ProCard) Programme is a special type of business payment card. Purchasing Cards are linked scope and quality of services you require.
to the organisations account. It is an alternative to traditional payment methods that produce multiple purchase orders and invoices that incur
SUMMARY  Quality of service provision
administration costs. Purchasing cards are a far more efficient way of dealing with smaller payments than typical payment methods. Purchase Cards
can be used with any card-enabled supplier and function similar to a credit card. The service providers’ experience, expertise and
commitment to quality was assessed and satisfactory
performance will continue to be monitored on an ongoing
basis.
WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health and other Public Sector Bodies  Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist Suppliers
This DPS provides an easy access route to pre-selected
specialist providers.
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown
 Agreed Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions have been established and agreed.
GREEN CONSIDERATION This removes the need to re-draft terms for each
procurement you undertake.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION  Efficiency


The DPS removes the need for you to conduct full
CURRENT EXPIRY 31/10/2024 procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation
processes, saving you the considerable time and costs.
FINAL EXPIRY
31/10/2027
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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LINK TO USER GUIDE
or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

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Bulk Liquid Fuels

FRAMEWORK CODE UGF011F TENDER ID 187072 COMMENT


Supplier Online User Portal
CATEGORY Fuels Clients can place orders, access account information,
historical invoices and run MI Reports.

The following fuels are available for bulk order under this Framework Contract: Reduced Costs
• Unleaded Petrol The supplier margin has been decreased across all
SUMMARY • Automotive Diesel four fuels.
• Low Sulphur Gas Oil (10ppm Sulphur)
• Kerosene Large Volume Deliveries Discount
15,000L and above
20,000L and above
Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies 25,000L and above

Electronic Payments Discount


Direct Drawdown There is a per litre discount for all fuels ordered where
HOW TO USE
payment of invoices is made electronically.

Pricing
GREEN CONSIDERATION
Weekly contract pricing will be made available to
Clients via the OGP website
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/07/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
31/07/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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37
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Electricity Supply to Public Service Bodies in
Ireland

FRAMEWORK CODE UEL005F TENDER ID 141381 COMMENT

CATEGORY UTILITIES
 Easy access to preselected specialist service
provider

 Flexibility of new suppliers joining


SUMMARY The DPS provides for the Supply of Electricity to Public Service Bodies excluding pre-paid supply.
 Best practice procurement

 Agreed terms and conditions

WHO CAN USE Government Departments, Government Agencies, Local Government, Education, Health and Security Services  Efficiency

Sectoral led electricity mini-competition will be run by the OGP Energy Team under this DPS. Those wishing to participate should contact the OGP  Value for money
HOW TO USE
Energy Team at electricity@ogp.gov.ie or support@ogp.gov.ie
 Quality of service provision

GREEN CONSIDERATION 100% Renewable Electricity provided as an option to Clients.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 21/01/2034

FINAL EXPIRY
28/01/2034
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 1 DPS

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or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

38
Fuel Charge Card Services

FRAMEWORK CODE UGF014F TENDER ID 212326 COMMENT


• Value for money: Through this Framework, public
sector bodies can use a fuel charge card as a
CATEGORY VEHICLE SUPPLY / MAINTENANCE payment for unleaded petrol, diesel, lubricants
and car washes at service stations. The use of a
The provision of fuel, automotive products and fuel charge card services (the “Services”). The Services are to include a fuel charge card mechanism fuel charge card eliminates the need for cash
(“Fuel Charge Card”), whereby holders of the Fuel Charge Card can also purchase fuel (unleaded petrol, road diesel/derv and green diesel/agri diesel), carrying, thus increasing the level of security felt
automotive fuel products such as lubricant products and AdBlue) and car washing facilities. The Services will also include the management and co- by fleet drivers. The elimination of cash also
SUMMARY ordination of the Fuel Charge Cards. makes it easier to prevent fraudulent transactions
from occurring. Fuel charge cards enable fleet
The Services are available under three lots: managers to receive real time reports and set
Lot 1: An Garda Síochána – Lot 2: The Health Sector – Lot 3: All public sector bodies (excl. An Garda Síochána and Health Sector) purchase controls with their cards helping them to
stay informed of all business related expenses.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health • Flexibility: This Framework reduces the time and
cost associated with a full procurement process,
which in turn allows you to be more flexible with
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown the planning of your requirements.
• Agreed terms and conditions: Terms and
conditions have been established and agreed. This
Green considerations at 'Specification Stage', i.e. conforming to EU standards, the use of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel, and Low Sulphur Content Gas removes the need to re-draft terms for each
GREEN CONSIDERATION
Oil Fuel for Agri/Industrial engines. procurement you undertake.
• Efficiency: The Framework removes the need for
you to conduct full procurement exercises and/or
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION lengthy evaluation processes, saving you the
considerable time and costs often associated with
these.
CURRENT EXPIRY 15/12/26

FINAL EXPIRY
15/12/26
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Bulk and Cylinder Format

FRAMEWORK CODE UGF013F TENDER ID 191544


COMMENT
• Direct draw-down from the Contractor
Single Supplier Frameworks provide an efficient
CATEGORY UTILITIES method of ordering LPG from the Successful Tenderer
• Flexibility
The Frameworks reduce the time and cost associated
with a full procurement exercise, allowing you to sign
a Notification to Activate Goods Form (NAGF), which
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), which consists of Bulk Propane, Cylinder Propane and Cylinder Butane. There are various cylinder sizes available from in turn allows you to be more flexible with the
SUMMARY
the Successful Tenderer planning and ordering of your requirements
• Agreed terms and conditions
Terms and conditions are already established and
agreed for you and the Contractor. This removes the
need to re-draft and / or re-negotiate terms for each
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
procurement you undertake.
• Efficiency
The Frameworks remove the need for you to conduct
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown full tender exercises or lengthy competition
evaluations, saving the time and costs associated with
procurement exercises.
GREEN CONSIDERATION • Value for money
Once a completed NAGF(Notification to Activate
goods) is in place with the supplier, you can avail of
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION agreed contract rates.
• Pricing
Pricing updated monthly on Buyer Zone.
Changes to Government controlled duties and taxes, I
CURRENT EXPIRY 31/07/2026
including the NORA levy, excise duty, better energy
levy, carbon tax and VAT may occur throughout the
FINAL EXPIRY duration of this Framework Contract and will be
31/07/2026
(if all extensions are utilised) advised accordingly

TIER Tier 2

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or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

40
Natural Gas to Public Service Bodies in Ireland

FRAMEWORK CODE UGF010F TENDER ID 141235 COMMENT

CATEGORY UTILITIES
Framework Benefits

 Easy access to preselected suppliers


Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of Natural Gas, which may include Bio methane, but excluding the supply of gas on a pre-paid
SUMMARY  Flexibility
basis, to Public Service Bodies in Ireland.

 Best practice procurement

WHO CAN USE Government Departments, Government Agencies, Local Government, Education, Health and Security Services  Agreed terms and conditions

 Efficiency
Sectoral led natural gas mini competitions will be run by the OGP Energy Team from this Framework. Those wishing to participate should contact the
HOW TO USE
OGP Energy Team at ngcontracts@ogp.gov.ie or support@ogp.gov.ie
 Value for money

It is anticipated that renewable gas will be factored into the OGP aggregated contracts when this market is further developed and demand from the  Quality of service provision
GREEN CONSIDERATION
public sector grows accordingly.
 Value added services
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 23/04/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
23/04/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 1

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41
Occupational Health Services to the Public Sector

FRAMEWORK CODE THR046F TENDER ID 184706 COMMENT


New Framework caters for Services to be available
CATEGORY Employee Assistance Programme to all employees and individuals to whom the
Framework Client wishes to extend their duty of
care.
Health Promotion Screening Occupational Health Services (Lots 1-3 and Lot 8).
Health Promotion Screening Services which primarily focuses on a system of basic ongoing health checks
New Framework allows Framework Clients to
Health and Wellbeing Presentations
choose an option for providing the services virtually
Health Promotion Screening Occupational Health Advice Services
where it is appropriate to do so.
SUMMARY
Employment Related Occupational Health Services (Lots 4 – 7)
New Framework includes an option for
Sickness Absence Medical Assessments
Occupational Health Advice Services such as advice
Health Surveillance and Special Tests
on disease outbreak strategies, chemical and
Workplace/Work-Related Immunisations
biological Safety Programmes and advice on
Employment Related Occupational Health Advice Services
Occupational Health Services on an organisational
level.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
New Framework includes level 1 and level 2
Occupational Health Service Physicians which
HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN should increase the volume of personnel Framework
Members can deploy for service delivery.
GREEN CONSIDERATION Can be delivered virtually where applicable

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/08/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
31/08/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 2

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or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

42
Personal Protective Equipment & Workwear, First Aid Supplies and Lifejackets

FRAMEWORK CODE FBM066F TENDER ID 156944 COMMENT

CATEGORY HEALTH AND SAFETY

•Personal Protective Equipment & Workwear, Head to toe protective equipment and clothing including Headwear, Eyewear, Respiratory Protection,
High Visibility Clothing, Workwear, Hand Protection, Fall Arrest Equipment, Protective Footwear, Embroidery and Heat Pressing, Disposable Clothing.
SUMMARY •First Aid Supplies, First Aid Kits to HSA recommendations for locations with and without access to running water, replacement kits and replacement
individual items.
•Lifejackets, spare parts and their servicing.
Direct Drawdown – available for immediate use
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN


Award Criteria was applied at the establishment of the Framework to include;
• Details of Organisations Environmental Management System e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent/how this system is adhered to in daily work practices.
• Details of sustainability measures For example:
Use of EU Ecolabelled products within your own organisation, Innovative products, Waste management policy, Energy and Water usage reduction
measures, Transport and supply chain efficiency measures, Reduction in packaging and plastics in deliveries, Corporate Social Responsibility policies,
GREEN CONSIDERATION End of life product recycling.
• Details of Organisations Environmental Management System e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent/how this system is adhered to in daily work practices.
• Details of sustainability measures For example:
Use of EU Ecolabelled products within your own organisation, Innovative products, Waste management policy, Energy and Water usage reduction
measures, Transport and supply chain efficiency measures, Reduction in packaging and plastics in deliveries, Corporate Social Responsibility policies,
End of life product recycling.
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/06/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
29/06/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER TIER 2

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or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

43
Compute and Storage Infrastructure Framework

FRAMEWORK CODE IHW027F TENDER ID 163360


COMMENT

CATEGORY HARDWARE

The provision, delivery, installation, configuration, commissioning, support and maintenance services, training services, professional technical First Devices Framework which enables clients to
services for X64 Compute Infrastructure Devices, Storage Infrastructure Devices, Target Hardware Devices, Converged and Hyper-converged procure solutions in a single competition.
SUMMARY
Infrastructure; Associated Ancillary Equipment; Software :Storage virtualisation, Virtualisation, Orchestration and Back-up Software and
Services: Per Diems and reactive and proactive support services The Framework enables clients to procure devices
and related software.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies
Clients can procure:
Target Hardware (with or without back-up software)
on its own using the storage framework;
HOW TO USE Mini Competition
Compute, storage, target hardware devices,
virtualisation, orchestration and back-up software
Framework Members are: Compliant with EU environmental Regulations i.e. WEEE, RoHS, and they are or their vendors are members of utilising the combined framework.
product Registration Ltd Converged and Hyper-converged devices can be
GREEN CONSIDERATION procured.
Devices that can be procured are certified to third party environmental certification e.g. Emery Star, EPEAT, TCO
At mini-competition stage clients can evaluate criteria such as PSU efficiency, power consumption and Device operational temperatures.
Out of scope:
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Cloud services,
Managed services, (proactive support can be
CURRENT EXPIRY 12/11/2023 procured across the FWs)

FINAL EXPIRY
12/11/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
X64 Compute (Servers) and Storage Devices (Backup Devices) Tier 4
X64 Compute (Server ) Tier 3
TIER Storage (SAN) Devices (Backup Devices) Tier 3 . Please note: there are five separate user Guides for
SPARC Compute (Servers) Tier 3 this Framework – the names of these guides are
Power Compute (Server) Tier 3 outlined in the TIER section opposite.

For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow
LINK TO USER GUIDE
or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

44
iOS and MacOS Computers and Associated Services for non-education customers
iOS and MacOS Computers and Associated Services for education customers

FRAMEWORK CODE IHW033F TENDER ID 177663 COMMENT

Full range of upgrades available for memory,


CATEGORY HARDWARE storage, graphics, monitors, and other components.

· Minimum 3 year warranty included with all


SUMMARY iOS tablets, MacOS desktops, and MacOS notebooks, and associated services and peripheral equipment configurations

· Single supplier selected by annual competition


Central Government Local Government Health
WHO CAN USE Education · Same day access to supplier online ordering
(Please note- there are two entries in the Buyer Zone (Education users & Non Education users) system upon sign-up

· Maximum of 10 day lead time on standard


HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown
configurations

· Range of services available including imaging,


Green delivery. Energy Star, ROHS and WEEE compliance. Use of recycled and recyclable packaging. Power consumption and battery life. packaging removal and installation.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
Recovery of precious metals on destruction.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 11/01/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
11/01/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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LINK TO USER GUIDE
or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie

45
Network Products, Solutions and Associated Services

FRAMEWORK CODE ITC013F TENDER ID 174079 COMMENT


CATEGORY Hardware The advantages of using this Framework include:

The Framework for Network Products, Solutions & Associated Services has two (2) separate Lots covering the following: • Easy access to pre-selected, specialist suppliers

Lot 1: Wired Routing and Switching Network Products and Wireless Network Products including Associated Software Licences, Ancillary • Agreed terms and conditions
Network Components and Associated Services. Support of existing Network equipment is also covered.
SUMMARY • Best practice procurement
Lot 2: Wired Routing and Switching Network Solutions and Wireless Network Solutions including Network Management Software, Network
Access Control Solutions, Associated Software Licences, Firewall products, Ancillary Network Components and Associated Services, typically for • Efficiency and value for money with typical
green-field sites or network refresh projects. discounts of >50%

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies • Fixed pricing for contract duration

• Ability to procure goods and range of services


HOW TO USE Mini-Competition (solution design, installation, commissioning,
support & maintenance, training etc.)

Specification and assessment of environmental considerations is provided for in Mini Competitions. • Possible multi-year contracts with drawdown.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
• OGP led and Self Serve process.
Not Applicable
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 14/03/2024

FINAL EXPIRY 14/03/2025


(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 4

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LINK TO USER GUIDE
or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie .

46
Personal and Notebook Computers and Associated Services

FRAMEWORK CODE IHW025F TENDER ID 143674 COMMENT

Full range of upgrades available for memory,


CATEGORY HARDWARE storage, graphics, monitors, and other components.

· Minimum 3 year warranty included with all


SUMMARY Personal computers, Notebook computers, Associated services and peripheral equipment configurations

· Single supplier selected by annual competition


WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
· Same day access to supplier online ordering
system upon sign-up
Lot 1 (<50 devices) & Lot 2 (51-250 devices) - -Direct Drawdown
· Maximum of 10 day lead time on standard
HOW TO USE configurations
Lot 3 (251+ devices) - Mini Competitions
· Range of services available including imaging,
packaging removal and installation.
Green delivery. Energy Star, ROHS and WEEE compliance. Use of recycled and recyclable packaging. Power consumption and battery life.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
Recovery of precious metals on destruction.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 14/07/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
14/07/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Lot 1 –Tier 2 Lot 2 – Tier 2 Lot 3 – Tier 3

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Windows Hybrid Computers, Notebooks, Tablets

FRAMEWORK CODEle IHW028F TENDER ID 156656


COMMENT
• Recommended specification for each device type
with additional upgrade and configuration
CATEGORY HARDWARE options available for memory, storage, graphics
and other components.

• Windows Hybrid computers – convertible • Reduced time and cost compared with a full
SUMMARY • Windows Hybrid computers – detachable procurement process, which in turn allows you to
• Associated services and peripheral equipment be more flexible with planning your
requirements.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
• Framework discounts of between 25-45%
allowing value for money and service.
HOW TO USE Less than 150 devices - Direct drawdown More than 151 devices - Mini Competition
• Minimum 3 year warranty included with all
configurations
Green delivery. Energy Star, ROHS and WEEE compliance. Use of recycled and recyclable packaging. Power consumption and battery life. •
GREEN CONSIDERATION • Single supplier selected by annual competition
Recovery of precious metals on destruction.
• Same day access to supplier online ordering
system upon sign-up
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
• Maximum of 10 day lead time on standard
configurations

CURRENT EXPIRY 28/01/2024
• Range of services available including imaging,
packaging removal and installation available.
FINAL EXPIRY
28/01/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 2 & 3

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Technical Services Framework for Open Data and Data Management

FRAMEWORK CODE SSB041F TENDER ID 194587


COMMENT
CATEGORY Managed Services
The Framework has been structured into three (3) Categories for Technical Services for Open Data and Data Management. The scope of services
This Framework:-
available from the Framework includes the following: • Supports transparency, drives innovation and facilitates
Category 1. Data Management: citizen engagement with Government Data Management.
(a). Data Audit. • Supports the Public Sector to efficiently manage their
(b). Data Extraction, Transform and Load (ETL) and Preparation Services. data and meet the requirements of the Open Data Directive
SUMMARY and also our own Government’s Data Strategy -‘to establish
(c). Develop an Open Data Publication Plan and Publish data.
(d). Data Maintenance. a data ecosystem that will improve how we govern,
(e). Data Maturity Assessment. manage and re-use data in a secure, efficient, and
transparent way, for the benefit of citizens, businesses and
Category 2. Fully Hosted and Managed Open Data Platform Solution
policy makers’.
Category 3. Ad Hoc Consultancy Advice and Support Services for Open Data and Data Management • Provides the expertise for the Public Sector to future-
WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Other Public Sector Bodies proof their data management infrastructure.
• Emphasises the requirement that skill transfer is an
integral part of the development of good data management
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown using the Cascade Mechanism
practices.
• Commitment from Framework Members to deliver Open Data Environmental and Social Value Added Services. • Allows Public Sector Bodies (PSBs) to simply and
• Citizen Engagement Activities in the form of workshops, focus groups, seminars, web-based engagement, Citizens’ Panels etc. compliantly drawdown Technical Services to fulfil their
obligations under the New Open Data Directive and the
• Open Data Awareness Events with a focus on Environmental and Social Datasets to community groups and
Government’s National Open Data Strategy.
• Education/Youth Open Data Outreach Events with a focus on the Environment, Climate Change, Social inclusion etc. • The latest Open Data Directive was adopted into Irish law
GREEN CONSIDERATION
• Supporting the Environmental and Social Open Data Ecosystem in communities through knowledge sharing. in July 2021 and requires that all Public Sector Bodies MUST
• Providing mentoring and helping communities to publish impact stories, or create visualisation solutions to demonstrate tangible impact linked to make requested data available in Open and Machine-
using Open Data in communities that promotes Environmental and Social Value etc. readable formats to the Public and also gives everyone the
• Organising Open Data Community Events (Webinars etc.) for awareness building, good practice sharing, and innovation purposes. right to access a very broad range of Government Data.
• This Framework is suitable for use by both experienced
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Public Service Bodies (PSBs) who may be very skilled and
knowledgeable of all aspects of Open Data and Data
CURRENT EXPIRY 23/01/2024 Management and Public Service Bodies (PSBs) who are just
beginning their Open Data and Data Management journey.
FINAL EXPIRY 23/01/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)

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External ICT Technical Support Services (provided by Individual Technical ICT Resources)

FRAMEWORK CODE IPS013F TENDER ID 190628


COMMENT
o The new Framework aims to:
o (i) ensuring the best available ICT technical
CATEGORY ICT Professional Services resources are provided to all Framework
Clients for their ICT project and support
services requirements at the most
economically advantageous cost thus
The External ICT Technical Support Services to be delivered in Lots 1 - 8 comprise: delivering the best possible value for money for
SUMMARY The provision of individual external ICT technical resources, to fulfil specific role(s) to deliver ICT Technical Support Services i.e. where a all Framework Clients;
Framework Client requires a particular ICT technical role to augment its in-house capacity on an ad-hoc needs basis. o (ii) improving efficiencies to Framework Clients
in the procurement of External ICT Technical
Support Services;
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health o (iii) promoting and encouraging SME
participation and opportunity; and
o (iv) allowing Framework Clients to access
HOW TO USE Mini Competition Teams of ICT technical resources to augment
existing in-house capabilities to deliver on their
current and future needs.
Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - 30% of available marks.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
Quality of the proposals with regards to Environmental & Sustainability as they relate to the subject matter of the contract.
8 Lots in total
o Lot 1: Applications Development Lifecycle.
Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - 30% of available marks.
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION o Lot 2: Project Governance and Management.
Quality of the proposals with regard to Social Considerations as they relate to the subject matter of the contract.
o Lot 3: Test Services.
o Lot 4: Infrastructure & Networks.
CURRENT EXPIRY 21/11/2024 o Lot 5: Cloud.
o Lot 6: Database, Data & Analytics.
o Lot 7: Cyber Security.
FINAL EXPIRY o Lot 8: Helpdesk Support.
21/11/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

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50
External ICT Technical Support Services (Provided by Teams of Resources)

FRAMEWORK CODE IPS011F TENDER ID 188861


COMMENT
o The new Framework aims to:
o (i) ensuring the best available ICT technical
CATEGORY ICT Professional Services
resources are provided to all Framework Clients for
their ICT project and support services requirements
i) To deliver ICT projects:
at the most economically advantageous cost thus
Where a Framework Client requires a team of technical resources (to be provided by a single service provider) to deliver an end to end ICT
project; or delivering the best possible value for money for all
ii) To provide ICT support services: Framework Clients;
SUMMARY o (ii) improving efficiencies to Framework Clients in
Where a Framework Client requires a team of technical resources (to be provided by a single service provider) to augment its internal ICT
capacity to deliver ICT support services. In this instance, the Framework Clients’ internal capacity may comprise a mix of in-house and/or the procurement of External ICT Technical Support
external resources; or Services;
iii) A combination of both of the above Services. o (iii) promoting and encouraging SME participation
and opportunity; and
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health o (iv) allowing Framework Clients to access Teams of
ICT technical resources to augment existing in-
house capabilities to deliver on their current and
HOW TO USE Mini Competition future needs.

Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - 30% of available marks. 5 Lots in total
GREEN CONSIDERATION Quality of the proposals with regards to Environmental & Sustainability as they relate to the subject matter of the contract. o 1) Lot 1: ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support
Services;
Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - 30% of available marks. o 2) Lot 2: Applications Development Lifecycle, Web
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Quality of the proposals with regard to Social Considerations as they relate to the subject matter of the contract.
Design and Development, DevOps and Release
Management Services;
CURRENT EXPIRY 19/10/24 o 3) Lot 3: Data, BI and Analytics Services;
o 4) Lot 4: Cyber Security Services;
FINAL EXPIRY o 5) Lot 5: Multi-Category Services (the Services to be
19/10/25
(if all extensions are utilised) provided are comprised of a combination of two or
more of the types of Services under Lots 1 - 4).
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ICT Research and Advisory Services

FRAMEWORK CODE IPS012F TENDER ID 157016 COMMENT


• Tailored annual subscription based on Client
CATEGORY SERVICES specific requirements;

• Executive support;
The provision of independent, current and relevant research material, analysis and vendor neutral advice on a wide range of ICT topics and best
SUMMARY • Services of a dedicated account manager;
practice methodologies across the national and international public and private sectors
• Access to an extensive range of international
research material relevant to ICT;
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies
• Easy and efficient access to Expert analysts;

HOW TO USE Mini Competition • Document review & advice service;

• Peer networking;
GREEN CONSIDERATION
• Access to a wide range of webinars / seminars;

• Contract negotiation advice & support


SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 15/12/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
15/12/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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52
Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services
Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Wide Area Network

FRAMEWORK CODE ITC014F TENDER ID 186513 COMMENT

CATEGORY Telecoms The Dynamic Purchasing System for WAN services


was established in July 2021
A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is available for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Wide Area Network
connectivity. This includes: This new DPS covers WAN connectivity on and with
• Government Cloud Networks; the Government Cloud Network.
SUMMARY • Public Service bodies wishing to interconnect their own Sites and Locations directly;
• Public Service bodies wishing to connect their own Sites and Locations through/using Government Networks; There are 3 categories of WAN Services as follows:
• Connectivity and backhaul from a Site or Location to the Government Networks;
• Diverse connectivity from a Site and/or Location to the Government Networks. • Category 1 – Government Cloud
Network for links with a bandwidth of
WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Defence 1Gb or above.

• Category 2 – WAN connectivity for 20


HOW TO USE Mini Competition or more sites with bandwidth up to
1Gb .

GREEN CONSIDERATION Specification and assessment of environmental considerations is provided for in Mini Competitions. • Category 3 – WAN connectivity for up
to 19 sites with bandwidth up to 1Gb.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable

CURRENT EXPIRY 30/06/2031

FINAL EXPIRY
30/06/2031
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated Services

FRAMEWORK CODE ISW022F TENDER ID 168269 COMMENT


Framework is broken up into three (3) Lots
CATEGORY SOFTWARE
Lot 1 Commvault
Lot 2 Veritas
The Software and Services that can be purchased using the Framework comprise of :-
Lot 3 Open (Non Specified)
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Products;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Licensing;
SUMMARY • Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support and Maintenance;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support Services; • Renewal of Existing Backup Environments
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Professional Technical Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Training Services; • Direct Drawdown (NASF) in place for FW Clients
who wish to utilise Lot 1 (Commvault) and Lot 2
(Veritas) with a requirement of up to and
including €150,000 ex. VAT.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
• Single supplier for direct drawdown selected by
Lots 1 – 2 < €150,000 Direct Drawdown annual competition
HOW TO USE Lots 1 – 2 > €150,000 Mini Competition
Lot 3 Mini Competition • Mini-Competitions for all requirements under Lot
3 (Other) and all Lot 1 and Lot 2 requirements
GREEN CONSIDERATION above €150,000

SMEs encouraged to participate


SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 15/04/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
15/04/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 2 Lot 1&2 < €150,000 TIER 3 Lot 1&2 > €150000 TIER 4 Lot 3

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ICT Firewalls and Associated Services

FRAMEWORK CODE IHW030F TENDER ID 170060 COMMENT

CATEGORY SOFTWARE
Clients can procure:

The provision, delivery, installation, configuration, commissioning, support and maintenance services, training services, professional technical - Physical and virtual Firewall Appliances with
SUMMARY services for Physical and Virtual Firewall appliances, Physical and virtual Sandboxes, Subscription Services and Services: Per Diems and reactive associated subscription services.
and proactive support services. - Physical and virtual Sandboxes.

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies Out of scope:

- Cloud services
HOW TO USE Mini Competition - Managed services, (proactive support can be
procured across the FWs)
Framework Members are: Compliant with EU environmental Regulations i.e. WEEE, RoHS, and they are or their vendors are members of
product Registration Ltd
GREEN CONSIDERATION
Devices that can be procured are certified to third party environmental certification e.g. Emery Star, EPEAT, TCO and are all CE marked.
At mini-competition stage clients can evaluate criteria such as power consumption (KwH/Y).

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 15/11/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
15/11/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Microsoft Licensing Services

FRAMEWORK CODE ISW018F TENDER ID 150540


COMMENT
CATEGORY SOFTWARE • Renewal of Microsoft licences

• Licencing services, Advisory services, pre and


post sales services, SAM services
Enterprise Agreement (EA), Enterprise Agreement Subscription (EAS), Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE), Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) Agreement,
Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA), Open Agreement, Open Value/ Open Value Subscription Agreement, Select Plus Agreement • Advice on new Microsoft software
SUMMARY products/services
(Government Select Agreement S6329424), Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement and Open Value Subscription Agreement for
Education Solutions (OVS-ES) and any future agreement types which may be introduced to replace the agreement types listed above
• Support for end user tools, True Up process

• Advice on licencing structure, compliance,

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health • Advice and support in the event of an audit

• Azure services and Microsoft Cloud Agreement


HOW TO USE BELOW €144K - Direct Drawdown OVER €144K - Mini Competition (MCA) licences are out of scope

GREEN CONSIDERATION NOT APPLICABLE

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 15/10/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
15/10/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Robotic Process Automation Software (RPA) – Training, Support and Services

FRAMEWORK CODE SSB025F TENDER ID 143661


COMMENT
CATEGORY Software
• RPA software programs automate high volume,
Robotic process automation “robots” or “bots” are software programmes, which have been designed to automate computer centric transactional computer centric, rules based tasks.
processes and rules-based tasks by effectively mirroring user interactions with various software applications.
• The RPA software connects to any existing
SUMMARY 1.The supply, renewal and installation of RPA licences software applications being utilised by the PSB at a
2.The provision of RPA training and development user interface level.
3.The provision of proposed RPA Software Vendor expert technical support
4.The provision of RPA and RPA related consultancy services • The software is generally intuitive, user friendly
and should not require high levels of technical
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
capability to use in order to automate a process.

• This Framework for robotic process automation


HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown software – training, support, and services is fully
compliant with procurement regulations.

GREEN CONSIDERATION N/A • As the framework is competitively tendered for, it


reduces the time and costs associated with the
procurement process.
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 08/08/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
08/08/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Security Software and Associated Reseller Services

FRAMEWORK CODE ISW021F TENDER ID 181431


COMMENT
CATEGORY SOFTWARE

• Security Software Products; • Median Rates


• Security Software Licensing; • Security Software Markup: 1.25%
• Security Software Support and Maintenance; • Project Manager (Senior): €940
• Security Software Support Services; • Project Manager (Junior): €755
• Security Software Professional Technical Services; • Software Engineer (Senior): €897
SUMMARY • Security Software Training Services; • Software Engineer (Junior): €725
• Training: €900
Available to Public Service Bodies who have existing Sophos or Symantec Endpoint Protection software estates and who require additional
Original Software Manufacturer (OSM) specific licenses and / or services where they wish to expand all or part of their existing estates, upgrade • Lots 1 – 3: Direct Drawdown facility for services
existing software and / or to avail of support. under €150,000 in value. For amounts in excess
of €150,000 a SRFT will be required.

WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Other Public Sector Bodies • Lots 4 – 6: SRFT Required Regardless of Value

Lot 1 < €150,000 Direct Drawdown


HOW TO USE Lot 1 > €150,000 Mini Competition
Lots 3 – 6 Mini Competition
NOT APPLICABLE
GREEN CONSIDERATION

NOT APPLICABLE
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION The provision of licensing services under Lot
2 - McAfee is no longer available under this
CURRENT EXPIRY 29/06/2023 Framework. The OGP does not intend to
run any competitive processes under Lot 2 -
FINAL EXPIRY
29/6/2025 McAfee for the remaining lifetime of the
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER 2 Lot1 < €150,000 framework.
TIER TIER 3 Lot 1 > €150,000
TIER 4 Lots 3 – 6
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Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

FRAMEWORK CODE ISW020F TENDER ID 166775 COMMENT


Framework is broken up into three (3) Lots
CATEGORY SOFTWARE
Lot 1 VM Ware
The software and services available under this framework compromise of: Lot 2 Citrix
•Virtualisation Software which includes: Desktop Virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Server Virtualisation, Application Lot 3 Open (Non Specified)
Virtualisation, Presentation Virtualisation, Virtualisation Management Software;•Virtualisation Software Licensing;
•Virtualisation Software Support and Maintenance;
SUMMARY
•Virtualisation Software Support Services; • Renewal of Existing ELA’s
•Virtualisation Software Professional Technical Services;
•Virtualisation Software Training Services; • Direct Drawdown (NASF) in place for FW Clients
•Virtualisation Software Managed Services. who wish to utilise Lot 1 (VMware) and Lot 2
(Citrix) with a requirement of up to and including
Central Government Local Government Education Health €250,000 ex. VAT.
WHO CAN USE
• Single supplier for direct drawdown selected by
Lot 1 and Lot 2 BELOW €250K - Direct Drawdown annual competition
HOW TO USE Lot 1 and Lot 2 OVER €250K - Mini Competition • Mini-Competitions for all requirements under Lot
Lot 3 :Mini Competition 3 (Other) and all Lot 1 and Lot 2 requirements
above €250,000.
GREEN CONSIDERATION

SME’s encouraged to participate


SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 16/11/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
16/11/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
Lot 1&2 <€150,000 = TIER 2
TIER Lot 1&2>€150000 TIER 3
Lot 3 = TIER 4

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Insurance Brokerage and Placement Services

FRAMEWORK CODE PLI116F TENDER ID 174757


COMMENT
 Best Practice Procurement
Each successful Framework Member has been subject to a rigorous
procurement process, ensuring they offer the scope and quality of
CATEGORY INSURANCE services you require.
 Quality of service provision
Insurance Brokerage and Placement Services The service providers’ experience, expertise and commitment to
quality was assessed and satisfactory performance will continue to
Insurance brokerage and placement services covered by the Framework may include: be monitored on an ongoing basis.
• General insurance programme review  Easy Access to Pre-Selected Specialist Suppliers
SUMMARY
• Annual negotiation and placement This Framework provides an easy access route to pre-selected
• Risk profiling and risk consulting specialist providers.
• Claims management and analysis  Agreed Terms and Conditions
• Technical and specialist services Terms and conditions have been established and agreed. This
WHO CAN USE Local Government, Education, Health and other Public Sector Bodies (excludes Central Government Departments) removes the need to re-draft terms for each procurement you
undertake.
HOW TO USE Mini Competition  Efficiency
The Framework removes the need for you to conduct full
procurement exercises and/or lengthy evaluation processes, saving
GREEN CONSIDERATION Not Applicable you the considerable time and costs.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/01/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
31/01/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 3

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Legal Services to Public Sector Bodies (excluding Central Government Departments)

FRAMEWORK CODE PLI108F TENDER ID 166307 COMMENT

CATEGORY Legal

• Child Protection Legal Services


• Code Enforcement Legal Services
• Commercial & Corporate Legal Services
• Criminal Defence Legal Services
• Education (including regulation) Legal Services
SUMMARY • Employment, including Pensions Legal Services
• Finance, Banking & Insurance Legal Services
• Information, FOI & Data Protection, Cyber Security, IP and Patent Legal Services
• Procurement and Competition Law Legal Services
• Property, Estates and Conveyancing Legal Services
• Regulatory Legal Services

WHO CAN USE Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE Mini Competition & Cascade Direct Drawdown

GREEN CONSIDERATION Environmental considerations are included as a self-declaration at selection criteria stage of all Legal Services FWs

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Up to 20 hours of Pro Bono hours provided on an annual basis for each Services Contract Awarded

CURRENT EXPIRY 30/07/23

FINAL EXPIRY
30/07/25
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Legal Services to the University Sector

FRAMEWORK CODE PLI087F TENDER ID 143952


COMMENT
CATEGORY Legal Services

Legal Services for the University Sector, across 8 Lots as follows:


Lot # Description
1 Commercial Corporate & Information
2 Estates Management & Capital Development
3 Employment
SUMMARY
4 Intellectual Property
5 Procurement & Competition
6 University Affairs
7 Research Services
8 Multi-Disciplinary Services

WHO CAN USE Any institution that is awarded university status, and is subject to the Universities Act 1997, during the life of this Framework Agreement

HOW TO USE Mini-Competition or Direct Award by Cascade

GREEN CONSIDERATION Environmental considerations are included as a self-declaration at selection criteria stage of all Legal Services FWs

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Up to 20 hours of Pro Bono hours provided on an annual basis for each Services Contract Awarded

CURRENT EXPIRY 11/07/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
11/07/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 4

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Managed Parking Services

FRAMEWORK CODE EMS054F TENDER ID 174095 COMMENT


• Greater assistance offered to FW Clients
CATEGORY Outsourced Services • Enhanced templates (SRFT/Pricing
Schedule/User Guide) – this will
facilitate FW Clients in developing
Lot 1: On-Street Managed Parking Services detailed specifications.
• Pricing guidance given to FW Clients -
SUMMARY Lot 2: Off-Street Managed Parking Services (Surface and Multi Storey Parking Management Services) differentiating between OPEX and
CAPEX costs and overall contract
Lot 3: Combined On-Street and Off-Street Managed Parking Services lifetime cost.
• Exit Management protocols included

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies • Greater flexibility and control for FW Clients
 New Lotting structure: Introduction of
Lot 3 (Combined On-Street and Off-
HOW TO USE Mini Competition Street Managed Parking Services)
 Option for Price Only Mini
Competitions
• Evidence of Internal or External Environmental Management Policies and/or Procedures as a Qualification Criteria for Framework Membership  Wider range of Award Criteria to
GREEN CONSIDERATION choose from
• Sustainability Plan is an allowable Award Criteria for Mini-Competitions
• All Framework Members are required to abide by all Environmental, Social and Labour obligations placed on them in any contract(s) awarded
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION pursuant to the establishment of the Framework.
• Disability Access Plan and Social Inclusion Plan are allowable Award Criteria for Mini-Competitions

CURRENT EXPIRY 30/01/2025

FINAL EXPIRY
30/01/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 5

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Print & Design

FRAMEWORK CODE MMP064F TENDER ID 188985 COMMENT


CATEGORY Marketing Printing
The following list of Goods and associated Services are covered under the scope of the DPS Agreement but is not limited to this list.
• Digital Printing e.g. brochures, posters, folders, cards, leaflets, questionnaires and other items in various formats; The new arrangement - DPS for Print & Design:-
• Large format including print for outdoor advertising e.g. large format posters, external banners, internal and external signage;
• Lithographic printing e.g. brochures, posters, folders, cards, leaflets and other printed items in various sizes and formats; - has a broadened scope which will accommodate Print
• NCR (no carbon required) printing e.g. NCR pads and forms; requirements including the service of Design, Storage
SUMMARY and Delivery which was limited in past arrangements.
• Offset Printing e.g. magazines, brochures, supplements and other items in various sizes and formats;
• Large format display stands; Pre-market analysis showed customers are looking for
• Secure Printing e.g. polling cards, ballot papers, postal vote forms, examination papers and other print items; a 'one-stop-shop' where providers can supply the full
• Other printed items such as prospectus, manuals, reports, catalogues, newsletters, delivery dockets, invoices, statements, magazines, range of print goods and services and access to a larger
newspapers. supply base. The Print & Design DPS does both

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health - the supply base has increased from 6 suppliers on the
current Framework to 33 appointed to the DPS.

HOW TO USE Mini Competition

GREEN CONSIDERATION For admittance to the DPS all applicants had to submit as part of the selection criteria an appropriate Environmental Management System.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 15/07/2026

FINAL EXPIRY
15/07/2031
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 4 DPS

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Customised Envelopes

FRAMEWORK CODE MSO013F TENDER ID 156624


COMMENT
• Direct draw-down from the Contractor
Single Supplier Frameworks provide an efficient
method of ordering Envelopes from the Successful
CATEGORY Office Printing / Supplies
Tenderer. Details can be found on the Buyers Zone

Under this Framework, customised and bespoke envelopes can be made to client specific requirements by the suppliers awarded a contract. • Flexibility
Customised envelopes are envelopes with Government Harp or logo. They may also include a Postage Page Impression (PPI) and/or return address. The Frameworks reduce the time and cost associated
Bespoke envelopes are non-standard sized Envelopes. Clients may also request the following options for customised and bespoke envelopes:? Any size, with a full procurement exercise, allowing you to
SUMMARY
weight, colour or specific material;? Any closure i.e. gummed, self-seal, peel and seal;? Special size window or multi windows; and/or? Opaqing. There sign a Notification to Activate Goods Form (NAGF),
is a minimum quantity requirement of 1000 customised envelopes for each order. There is a minimum quantity requirement of 5000 for Bespoke which in turn allows you to be more flexible with the
envelopes i.e. non-standard sized Envelope applies. planning and ordering of your requirements.

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies • Agreed terms and conditions
Terms and conditions are already established and
agreed for you and the Contractor. This removes the
HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN need to re-draft and / or re-negotiate terms for each
procurement you undertake.

Recycle paper envelopes are available for clients to choose and all manila envelopes supplied under th.is FA are made from Recycled papers • Efficiency
GREEN CONSIDERATION The Frameworks remove the need for you to conduct
full tender exercises or lengthy competition
evaluations, saving the time and costs associated
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION with procurement exercises.

• Value for money


CURRENT EXPIRY 26/01/2024 Once a completed NAGF(Notification to Activate
goods) is in place with the supplier, you can avail of
agreed contract rates.
FINAL EXPIRY
26/01/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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ICT Consumables

FRAMEWORK CODE MS0018F TENDER ID 181084 COMMENT

CATEGORY Office Printing / Supplies • Direct draw-down from the Contractor


Single Supplier Frameworks provide an efficient
Under this Framework, ICT Consumables which includes the following: Toners & Ink Cartridges, Fusers, Imaging Drums, Maintenance Kits, method of ordering ICT Consumables from the
Remanufactured Toner, Data Storage Devices, Cables and other ICT Sundries. The range of goods falls into three categories, Branded original equipment Successful Tenderer. Details can be found on the
manufacturers (OEM), Re-manufactured and Sundries products. Branded/OEM Consumables: This refers to the OEM own branded product. Buyers Zone
SUMMARY Remanufactured Consumables: Re-manufactured consumables are OEM consumables that are disassembled into its component parts, each part examined
for wear or damage, every part vacuumed and cleaned, every component part (including but not limited to the drum, corona wire assembly, wiper blade, • Flexibility
primary charge roller and magnetic roller) replaced with new components wherever necessary, filled with fresh toner and 100% tested before being The Frameworks reduce the time and cost associated
resealed with a pressure sensitive seal, that meets OEM standards. with a full procurement exercise, allowing you to sign
a Notification to Activate Goods Form (NAGF), which
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies in turn allows you to be more flexible with the
planning and ordering of your requirements

HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN • Agreed terms and conditions


Terms and conditions are already established and
agreed for you and the Contractor. This removes the
need to re-draft and / or re-negotiate terms for each
GREEN CONSIDERATION Collection of packaging materials and there is also a collection and recycling service for empty toner cartridges procurement you undertake.

• Efficiency
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION The Frameworks remove the need for you to conduct
full tender exercises or lengthy competition
evaluations, saving the time and costs associated with
CURRENT EXPIRY 31/07/2023 procurement exercises.

• Value for money


FINAL EXPIRY
31/07/2025 Once a completed NAGF(Notification to Activate
(if all extensions are utilised) goods) is in place with the supplier, you can avail of
agreed contract rates.
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Managed Print Services

FRAMEWORK CODE MSO016F TENDER ID 173060 COMMENT

CATEGORY Office Printing / Supplies MPS is where a single provider optimizes and
• Managed Print Services manages your organisations document output.
• Print Audit Services
The implementation of a Managed Print Service can
There are six geographical Category’s on this DPS. save organisations up to 40% on their printing
expenses. Managed Print is costed on a 'per click'
Category 1 – National Category (Contracting Authorities with offices located in 1 or more regional categories);
SUMMARY basis with all other ancillary services and products
Category 2 – The Border & West Region;
inclusive. This ensures transparent costing and clear
Category 3 – Mid West & South West Region; contract management to PSB's.
Category 4 – The South East, Mid East and Midlands;
Category 5 – The Dublin Region Invoices are received on a quarterly basis reducing
Category 6 – National Category for Vendor Neutral Print Audit Services the administration cost to the Contracting
Authority.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector
There are currently 25 suppliers on the DPS and
HOW TO USE Mini-Competition suppliers can continue to be added to over it’s ten
year term.
Managed Print in its nature reduces the impact on the environment by coordinating and monitoring printing which leads to a drop in wasteful,
unnecessary and duplicative printing while minimising the carbon footprint of the organisation . The environmental benefits include; – Reduced paper
GREEN CONSIDERATION
usage, Reduction in consumables required, Reduction in the number of devices required and Reduced energy usage. This presents the opportunity to
clients to comply with government policy on social and environmental matters.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable

CURRENT EXPIRY 16/11/2030

FINAL EXPIRY
16/11/2030
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Supply of Multi-Purpose Office Paper for Printing and Photocopying

FRAMEWORK CODE MSO017F TENDER ID 225386


COMMENT
• Direct draw-down from the Contractor
Single Supplier Frameworks provide an efficient
CATEGORY Office Printing / Supplies method of ordering Paper from the Successful
Tenderer. Further details can be found on the Buyers
Zone.
Box of Virgin A4 80gsm white paper. Box of Virgin A4 90gsm white paper. Box of Virgin A4 75gsm white paper. Box of Virgin A3 80gsm white paper
Box of Virgin A4 80gsm pastel colours paper (available in yellow, blue, pink, green or cream). Box of A4 90gsm recycled white paper. Box of A4 80gsm • Flexibility
SUMMARY
recycled white paper. Box of A3 80gsm recycled white paper. A4 80gsm pastel colours recycled paper (available in yellow, blue, green, pink or cream.
The Frameworks reduce the time and cost associated
Note: Minimum order requirement is 4 boxes. One box consists of 5 reams of paper. A ream of paper is 500 sheets
with a full procurement exercise, allowing you to
sign a Notification to Activate Goods Form (NAGF),
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
which in turn allows you to be more flexible with the
planning and ordering of your requirements.
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown
The papers supplied under this contract must comply with all the latest industry related standard Regulations / Directives, including Environmental • Agreed terms and conditions
(GPP), which can be amended during the lifetime of the contract. Terms and conditions are already established and
The GPP criteria for paper aim to: agreed for you and the Contractor. This removes the
• Safeguard forests by ensuring paper products come from legally and sustainably harvested timber need to re-draft and / or re-negotiate terms for each
• Promote the appropriate use of recycled paper products procurement you undertake.
• Reduce emissions to water, air and soil during the production process
GREEN CONSIDERATION
• Promote energy-efficient production of paper products • Efficiency
• Reduce environmental damage or risks linked to hazardous chemicals The Frameworks remove the need for you to conduct
• Promote responsible waste management for paper and stationery product full tender exercises or lengthy competition
Take back and recycling programmes evaluations, saving the time and costs associated
The supplier will provide a service for collection of packaging materials (including transportation pallets) from Clients within a timeframe specified by with procurement exercises.
each Client. This service is provided Free of Charge to the Client.
• Value for money
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Once a completed NAGF(Notification to Activate
goods) is in place with the supplier, you can avail of
CURRENT EXPIRY 07/11/2023 agreed contract rates.
FINAL EXPIRY
07/05/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies

FRAMEWORK CODE MSO014F TENDER ID 161201


COMMENT
• Direct draw-down from the Contractor
Single Supplier Frameworks provide an efficient
Office Printing / Supplies method of ordering stationery from the Successful
CATEGORY
Tenderer. There are eight (8) lots in total which
Adhesives Books and Pads Desktop Accessories Diaries Electrical Items Envelopes Filing and Storage Labels Miscellaneous Office Accessories service different sectors, details of the sector serviced
Office Stationery Packaging Paper Postage Stamps Presentation and Display Small Office Equipment Stamps Writing Materials by each lot can be found on the Buyers Zone
• Flexibility
LOT 1 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to Central Government The Frameworks reduce the time and cost associated
LOT 2 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to the Irish Health Sector with a full procurement exercise, allowing you to sign
LOT 3 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to the Third Level Education Sector a Notification to Activate Goods Form (NAGF), which
SUMMARY in turn allows you to be more flexible with the
LOT 4 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to Local Authorities, Schools, the ETBI and ETBs located in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wicklow
LOT 5 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to Local Authorities, Schools and ETBs located in Counties Carlow, Kilkenny Waterford and Wexford planning and ordering of your requirements
LOT 6 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to Local Authorities, Schools and ETBs located in Counties Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary • Agreed terms and conditions
LOT 7 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to Local Authorities, Schools and ETBs located in Counties Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Galway, Terms and conditions are already established and
Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo agreed for you and the Contractor. This removes the
LOT 8 Supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to Local Authorities, Schools and ETBs located in Counties Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan need to re-draft and / or re-negotiate terms for each
procurement you undertake.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health as per Lots above • Efficiency
The Frameworks remove the need for you to conduct
full tender exercises or lengthy competition
HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN
evaluations, saving the time and costs associated with
procurement exercises.
GREEN CONSIDERATION There is a number of recycle products available through this FA • Value for money
Once a completed NAGF(Notification to Activate
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION goods) is in place with the supplier, you can avail of
agreed contract rates.
CURRENT EXPIRY 15/06/2023
FINAL EXPIRY
15/06/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Record Management Services

FRAMEWORK CODE FSU058F TENDER ID 154818 COMMENT

 Easy access route to pre-selected specialist


CATEGORY DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT providers who are best placed to deliver Record
Management Services to the Public Sector;
Safe and secure on-site and off-site storage and record management services, including electronic inventory management for the intake, retrieval, full
SUMMARY
digital scanning and storage to media devices, archiving services, record tracking and cataloguing, and secure disposal of records.  Contract value must be equal or greater than
€25,000 over 2 year period;
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
 Geographic Lots;
HOW TO USE MINI COMPETITION
 Option of cost only Mini Competition;
GPP Criteria can be incorporated at Mini Competition stage as required by individual clients.
 Fixed pricing for the duration of your Services
Commitments by Framework Members include: Contract;
 Secure Disposal of Records: Requirement to be fully compliant with the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended) and the Protection of the
Environment Act 2003 (as amended). Also, provide environmentally friendly and secure solutions for confidential destruction and disposal of  Available to Client’s under the OGP Self-Serve
GREEN CONSIDERATION records; Functionality.
 Collections/Delivery: Coordination of collection & deliveries reducing the number of service trips;
 Transfer of Records: a minimum rate of 200 boxes per day, reducing the number of trips/packaging;
 Electronic Retrievals: Requirement for a secure process for the electronic transmission of records must be in place, reducing the number of
hardcopies/transportation trips;
 Electronic File Management Systems: provide an online facility, reducing paper-based reporting.
The successful Tenderer(s) and their Subcontractors (if any), shall be required to comply with all applicable obligations in the field of environmental,
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION social and labour law that apply at the place where the services are provided, that have been established by EU law, national law, collective agreements
or by international, environmental, social and labour law listed in Schedule 7 of the Regulations.

CURRENT EXPIRY 01/12/2023


FINAL EXPIRY
01/12/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Security Services

FRAMEWORK CODE FSU061F TENDER ID 166650 COMMENT


CATEGORY SECURITY
 Contract value must be equal or greater than
Uniformed on-site security presence (static guard) including on-site CCTV monitoring and response to alarm activation;
€69,500 over 2 year period;
Security Services for offices including screening of callers to public offices; Remote monitoring of alarm systems & CCTV systems; Mobile patrol, car
and/or motorbike; Internal and external patrolling; Emergency response including call out; Manned guard emergency response back up; Response to
SUMMARY  Geographic Lots;
natural disasters; Access control / Issue of ID badges; Barrier control / Car park attendants; Participating in risk assessments; Assisting with inclement
weather conditions; Internal cash transfers; Recording and Incident Reporting; Open and lock up procedures; Key holding; Patient Specialing for health
 Option of cost only Mini Competition;
sector clients.
 Fixed pricing for the duration of your Services
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies Contract;

 Available to Client’s under the OGP Self-Serve


HOW TO USE Mini Competition
Functionality.
GPP Criteria can be incorporated at Mini Competition stage as required by individual clients (e.g. may include environmentally friendly vehicle
solutions; environmentally friendly management measures and practices - Electronic reporting reducing paper and consumables; remote staff training
reduction in travel & consumables
Framework Members are required to comply and co-operate with all initiatives to drive sustainability and reduce environmental impacts, such as
GREEN CONSIDERATION
- waste management,
- water conservation, and
- energy efficiency.
“CCTV Monitoring” included in the scope of the Framework – Technologies providing the opportunity to reduce the use of Mobile Patrols.
Requirement to facilitate the advancement of social policy objectives at Mini-Competition stage (e.g. social employment schemes such as Job Bridge
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
and Back to Work.

CURRENT EXPIRY 13/09/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
13/09/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Stenography and Transcription Services

FRAMEWORK CODE PLI114F TENDER ID 163600 COMMENT

CATEGORY Legal

SUMMARY Stenography and Transcription Services to Public Sector Bodies, across 2 Lots

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE Mini Competition / Direct Drawdown - Cascade

GREEN CONSIDERATION Not Applicable

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable

CURRENT EXPIRY 13/06/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
13/06/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Courier Services
Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Courier Services Contracts Greater than €25,000 (excl. Vat) to the Public Sector

FRAMEWORK CODE TTT040F TENDER ID 174060


COMMENT
CATEGORY Couriers
Category 1 – Island of Ireland Courier Services
Examples:- • DPS allows flexibility and facilitates new
•Scheduled Point to Point same-day delivery/next day delivery suppliers joining.
•Scheduled Point to Point Standard 2/3 day delivery
•Ad Hoc services (as required) • Price only or Price between 50%-75% weighting
•Post 5 pm collection and Pre 9 am next day delivery. options.
•Carriage of Hazardous and/or Flammable materials and/or food and biological samples.
Category 2 – International Courier Services • Clients have flexibility in developing pricing
Examples:- schedules which accurately reflect how services
SUMMARY •Outbound shipments from any location in Ireland to any location internationally. are required.
•Inbound shipments to Ireland on Client accounts
•Scheduled Point to Point Express delivery (* e.g. pre 9 am/12 pm / before close of business) • As existing contracts approach end of life ensure
•Scheduled Point to Point Standard delivery (* e.g. 2 / 3 day) the PSR process is initiated to ensure continuity
•Ad Hoc services (as required) of service.
•Carriage of Hazardous and/or Flammable materials and/or food and biological samples.
•Delivery of High Security and Diplomatic consignments.
•Personal Courier service availability.
•Customs and excise handling for non-EU consignments.
(* Depending on destination)
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE Mini Competition

GREEN CONSIDERATION Contracting Authorities may incorporate available environmental criteria, where appropriate during mini-competitions

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
CURRENT EXPIRY 31/10/2026
FINAL EXPIRY
31/10/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Provision of Taxi Services in the Greater Dublin Area

FRAMEWORK CODE TTT043F TENDER ID 203619 COMMENT


CATEGORY Road (Taxi and Bus Hire)

Two rotations will exist concurrently to ensure


The scope of the Services are the provision of Taxi Services in the Greater Dublin Area i.e. Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and Kildare. Under this Framework proportionate distribution of contract values
Agreement the provision of Taxi Services in the Greater Dublin area is provided on a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year basis, including Christmas Holidays, amongst the appointed Service Providers.
SUMMARY
other Public Holidays, and major sporting or other events. Please note that hospital/patient/special needs transport services do not lie within the
scope of this Framework. One rotation will operate where the Framework
Clients have identified the estimated annual spend
as greater than €25,000 in a calendar year.

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health The second rotation will operate where the
Framework Clients have identified the estimated
annual spend as less than €25,000 in a calendar
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown year.

Award Criterion - Increasing numbers of Low Emission Vehicles - Requesting measures tenderers will introduce during the term of any Framework
GREEN CONSIDERATION
Contract in relation to incentivising LEVs in its fleet.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/08/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
31/08/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Mobile Voice and Data Communications

FRAMEWORK CODE ITC015F TENDER ID 200330 COMMENT

CATEGORY Telecoms
The advantages of using this Framework include:
• Easy access to all licenced MNOs in
The Framework for Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and services has three (3) separate lots covering Ireland;
the following: • Agreed terms and conditions;
• Lot 1 - Mobile Voice and Data Services, Handsets, Ancillary Equipment, Accessories and Ancillary Services; • Best practice procurement;
SUMMARY • Lot 2 - Handsets, Ancillary Equipment, Accessories and Ancillary Services; • Efficiency and value for money;
• Lot 3 - Bulk Text Services. • Ability to procure a range of Mobile
bundles and devices;
• Possible multi-year contracts with
Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Defence drawdown;
WHO CAN USE
• Direct drawdown up to predefined
Lot 1 – Direct Drawdown, up to a predefined limit (See User Guide in our Buyer Zone), or Mini-Competition; limits under Lot 1;
Lot 2 – Direct Drawdown; • Direct drawdown for a range of
HOW TO USE Lot 3 – Direct Drawdown. handsets and accessories under Lot 2;
• Direct drawdown for Bulk Text Services
in Lot 3.
GREEN CONSIDERATION Specification and assessment of environmental considerations is provided for in Mini-Competitions.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable.

CURRENT EXPIRY 06/03/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
06/03/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Freedom of Information Training Services

FRAMEWORK CODE THR038F TENDER ID 149904


COMMENT
CATEGORY Training  Quick access to training via direct drawdown
mechanism.

 Lot 1 Recommended for all civil and public


servants. Lot 2 Recommended for decision
Appropriate training for all personnel involved in dealing with FOI, which equips public bodies to fulfil properly their roles and responsibilities under makers and FOI Officers.
SUMMARY
the Freedom of Information Act 2014.
 Lot 2 allows for organisations to customise
their training.

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health  Ensures that public bodies are appropriately
prepared to process FOI requests in line with
the legislation.
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown
 Virtual training is available, meeting the aims,
objectives and training needs.
GREEN CONSIDERATION Not applicable

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/08/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
29/08/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Health and Safety Training, Consultancy and Advisory Services

FRAMEWORK CODE THR040F TENDER ID 160649 COMMENT


Training under Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 is
CATEGORY Training available as both face-to-face Classroom training or
Online.
LOT 1 Fire Safety Manager for a Building Training
LOT 2 Fire Warden (including Fire Extinguisher) Training First Aid Training is available in the Classroom under
LOT 3A PHECC First Aid Response Training – Classroom Lot 3.
LOT 3B PHECC First Aid Response Recertification Training – Classroom First Aid Training is available Online under Lot 4.
LOT 5 Occupational Health and Safety Awareness for Managers Training
SUMMARY LOT 6 Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor Training A range of Consultancy and Assessment services are
LOT 7 Safety Officer / Coordinator Training available under Lot 11– the following is a sample of
LOT 8 Safety Representative Training the services offered:
LOT 9 Manual Handling Training
LOT 10 QQI Award Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Training - Risk Management Consultancy
LOT 11 Health and Safety Consultancy and Advisory Services (including Assessments) - Working at Height / Mobile Elevated Work
Platforms (MEWP)
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies - Violence and Aggression / Lone Worker
- Portable Appliance Testing

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown Ergonomic Assessments are available either face-to-
face or virtually under this Lot.
GREEN CONSIDERATION Not Applicable

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable


Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 15/02/2024
CURRENT EXPIRY
Lot 4 09/03/2024
FINAL EXPIRY Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 15/02/2025
(if all extensions are utilised) Lot 4 09/03/2025

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Open Data Initiative Training Services

197099
FRAMEWORK CODE THR050F TENDER ID
COMMENT

CATEGORY Training

1 General Introduction to Open Data - 2 x 3 hour sessions (Virtual ONLY)


2 Open Data & Re-Use of Public Service Information (PSI Directive) – Implications for Public Bodies Classroom: 1 Day Virtual: 2 x 3 hour virtual
Framework Clients should note, the Training Courses
sessions
available under this Framework are currently in
3 Open Data Audits and Data Publication Classroom: 2 days Virtual: 4 x 3 hour virtual sessions
development. It is anticipated the courses will
4 Introduction to Data Analytics and Visualisations Classroom: 2 days Virtual: 4 x 3 hour virtual sessions
commence at the end of Quarter 1 2022. In the
5 Data Anonymisation Techniques Classroom: 1 day Virtual: 2 x 3 hour virtual sessions
interim Framework Clients can proceed to complete
6 Introduction to Linked Data Classroom: Half day Virtual: 3 hour virtual session
and submit Notification to Activate Services Forms,
in accordance with the process set out in this User
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies
Guide.

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown

Not applicable
GREEN CONSIDERATION

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 12/12/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
12/12/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Protected Disclosures Training

FRAMEWORK CODE THR054F TENDER ID 197050 COMMENT


Training
CATEGORY

• Single Supplier Framework Contract for the provision of Protected Disclosures Training
• The provision of advanced-level training for individuals in the public service who are assigned responsibility for receiving and following up on
protected disclosures under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014
SUMMARY
• The Framework offers the following four modules with Module four being optional.
• Modules 1 to 3 cover training up to and including advanced level.
• Module 4 is to assist in developing a protected disclosures policy for an organisation.

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown

GREEN CONSIDERATION Not applicable

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 05/01/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
05/01/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Interpretation Services (excluding Irish Language Services)

FRAMEWORK CODE EMS051F TENDER ID 190187


COMMENT

CATEGORY Outsourced Services

• Convenience – Easy to use. All Lots may be


availed of via direct drawdown without the need
Lot 1 – The Courts Service ONLY for a tender competition.
Lot 2 – An Gárda Síochána ONLY
SUMMARY
Lot 3 – Department of Justice, Department of Social Protection and the Legal Aid Board ONLY • Compliance – The framework has been
Lot 4 – Everyone Else established in accordance with all relevant
procurement rules and regulations and therefore
its use makes your organisation compliant with
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies same.

• Competitive – The Framework was established


following an open tender competition ensuring
HOW TO USE All lots are available via Direct Drawdown
value for money for all Public Sector Bodies using
the Framework.

GREEN CONSIDERATION No • Quality Assurance – Framework suppliers were


chosen after an extensive Quality of Service
Evaluation carried out by a team of experienced
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION No Interpretation Services experts from across the
Public Sector.

CURRENT EXPIRY 17/11/24 • Agreed Terms and Conditions – Service levels and
applicable terms and conditions are already
FINAL EXPIRY established and agreed for you and the service
17/12/26 providers.
(if all extensions are utilised)

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80
Irish Language Translation Services

FRAMEWORK CODE EMS003AF TENDER ID 190187 COMMENT

CATEGORY Outsourced Services • Lot 1 – Translation of Standard Text, is


available via direct drawdown where the
contract value is below €100,000.

Lot 1 – Translation of Standard Text • Lot 1 (above €100,000), Lot 2, and Lot 3
SUMMARY Lot 2 –Translation of Technical Text are available through mini competition
Lot 3 –Translation and / or Proofreading of Legal Text and Documents only.

• The minimum spend to use the


framework is €25,000.
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown (Lot 1A only) and Mini-Competition

GREEN CONSIDERATION No

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION No

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/06/26

FINAL EXPIRY
29/06/26
(if all extensions are utilised)

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81
Travel Management and Ancillary Services

FRAMEWORK CODE TTT041F TENDER ID 203324 COMMENT


• Tier 2 Framework and available for immediate
CATEGORY Travel Agency / Travel Services use.

• Easy access route to a bonded specialist provider.

• Club Travel Ltd. and World Travel Centre Ltd.


SUMMARY Travel Management Services - Air/Accommodation/Rail/Ferry bookings and ancillary services. handle Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively

• The Services that can be drawn down under both


Lots are identical; the difference between the
two Lots is how the service fee is applied
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health
• On-line and off-line booking service.

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown • Travel tracking support and emergency support

• Management Information and Reports available


upon request.
GREEN CONSIDERATION Minimum requirement that carbon emissions for flights are included in MI reports.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/07/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
31/07/2026
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Fleet Maintenance

FRAMEWORK CODE KFP066F TENDER ID 182337


COMMENT
CATEGORY Maintenance

Servicing and Maintenance of cars and light commercial vehicles for the public sector
The appointed service providers will provide a nationwide network of authorised repair agents (see Appendix 1), available to provide the Service and
SUMMARY This is a robust service that has a great deal of
Maintenance for all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonne GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight).
attention on Quality. Every vehicle that goes in for a
service is subject to a rigorous safety check. The
Online Service Relationship Management tool is a
one-stop shop for fleet managers to see all of their
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies fleets’ servicing records. Only qualified mechanics
are allowed work on vehicles under this contract.

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown

Green considerations where taken into account at the Qualitative Award Criteria stage of the competition. Tenderer’s were awarded marks based on
GREEN CONSIDERATION their Environmental and Sustainability Efficiencies that they have in place. The successful tenderer proved to have a great deal of these efficiencies in
place in the realms of ng light, heat, solar, and reusing grey water

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 23/04/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
23/04/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Class B Fire Appliances

FRAMEWORK CODE KFP067F TENDER ID 179961 COMMENT


CATEGORY Vehicles Purchased

• Clients can choose between two types of chassis


• The arrangement provides Irish Fire & Rescue Services with a relatively streamlined process for the supply of a strategic asset (fire engine).
(Scania or Volvo)
• Clients can choose their preferred body
• Standardised specification fire appliance with a degree of customisation for individual clients
construction material (Aluminium or Composite)
SUMMARY • Clients can choose from a number of optional
• Appliances built and delivered by:
extra items to enhance the appliance
- High Precision Motor Products
• e.g. compressed air foam system, alternative
- Emergency One UK Ltd
main pump, portable pumps, RPP Foam System,
- Sídheán Teoranta
standalone generator, etc.
• The appliances come with the following warranty
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- 15-year bodywork warranty
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equipment
- 2 years for chassis vehicle systems and driveline
Vehicle engine requirements comply with latest EU emissions standards. • Prices are fixed for the duration of the
GREEN CONSIDERATION framework
Green considerations were taken into account at the Qualitative Award Criteria stage of the competition. Tenderers were awarded marks based on
their Environmental and Sustainability Efficiencies incorporated into the build process.

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 30/04/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
30/04/2024
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Panel Vans, Garda Specification Vans, and Minibuses to
the Irish Public Sector

FRAMEWORK CODE KFP062F TENDER ID 160333


COMMENT
CATEGORY VEHICLE SUPPLY / MAINTENANCE

- N1 - Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. E.g. Light vans.
- N2 - Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass between 3.5 tonnes and 12 tonnes e.g. Mid-size vans.
- M2 - Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat and having a
maximum mass not exceeding five tonnes. Generally, this includes small buses and minibuses The DPS is an overarching framework that ensures
we can run Amalgamated Mini Competitions on
SUMMARY behalf of the Public Sector for Panel Vans, Garda
There are contracts currently in place for the following vehicles under this DPS:
Panel Vans (2.6m³-3.5 m³) ~ Panel Vans (5m³-8 m³) Specification Vans and Minibuses, falling under the
Panel Vans incl Police Spec (3.5m³-5 m³) ~ Panel Vans incl Police Spec (11m³-13 m³) ~ Panel Vans incl Police Spec (15m³-17 m³) classifications listed in the Summary box opposite.
Small Electric Vans (3.5m³-4.5 m³) ~ Medium Electric Vans (5.5m³-8.5 m³)
9-seater Minibuses ~ 11-seater Minibuses ~ 14-seater Minibuses ~ 17-seater Minibuses Clients can liaise directly with the contracted
supplier around ordering vehicles and discussing
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No Green & Social Considerations for the DPS itself. However under the DPS there have been AMC contracts awarded for the supply of Battery Electric
Vans with zero tailpipe emissions (Small Electric Van & Medium Electric Van)

With regard to AMCs for Diesel-engine vehicles environmental considerations are taken into account in the product specifications and its award
GREEN CONSIDERATION
criteria. For example our AMCs for diesel vans and minibuses:
Specifies that the vehicle must comply to the most up-to-date EU emissions standards
Specifies that the vehicle must comply to the most up-to-date EU emissions standards
Inclusion of features such as Gear Shift Indicators - aimed at improving fuel consumption and lowering emissions levels
Due to a number of issues affecting the automotive
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION industry currently; most notably the global
semiconductor microchip shortage, Nissan has
CURRENT EXPIRY 13/02/2030 elected to cease production of the E-NV200 electric
FINAL EXPIRY van.
13/02/2032
(if all extensions are utilised)
TIER Tier 3

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Emergency Ambulance Vehicles

FRAMEWORK CODE EMS041F TENDER ID 144498 COMMENT


CATEGORY Outsourced Services

SUMMARY The supply of Emergency Ambulance Vehicles (Box-Body Construction).


This Framework works in conjunction with the
Framework for Fleet Maintenance to ensure ease of
use for our clients and public service fleet managers
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HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown

Solar Panel fitted to each ambulance to power ancillary equipment. V6 Euro 6 diesel engines required for all vehicles = tighter emisson levels.
GREEN CONSIDERATION
(nitrous oxide emissions reduce from 180mg/km to 80mg/km)

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 19/05/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
19/05/2023
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Passenger Cars
DPS for the Supply of Passenger Cars to the Public Sector for the OGP

FRAMEWORK CODE KFP063F TENDER ID 164534 COMMENT


The DPS is an overarching framework that ensures
CATEGORY VEHICLE SUPPLY / MAINTENANCE
we can run Amalgamated Mini Competitions on
• SUV Passenger Cars (>130bhp) with optional police-specification fit-outs - 002 behalf of the Public Sector for Passenger Cars. There
• Supply of All-Wheel Drive SUV Passenger Cars with optional police-specification fit outs -003 are contracts currently in place for the vehicles
• Large Executive Saloon Passenger Cars with optional police-specification fit-outs - 004 listed in the Summary box opposite
• Large Executive Estate Passenger Cars with optional police-specification fit-outs - 005
SUMMARY Clients can liaise directly with the contracted
• Large Executive SUV Passenger Cars with optional police-specification fit-outs – 006
• 4x4 Single Cab & Double Cab Pickup Trucks -009 supplier around ordering vehicles and discussing
• Electric cars timelines and optional extras.

There are nine different user guides for each of the


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HOW TO USE AMC -- DIRECT DRAWDOWN Please note that while the DPS expires on 31/05/30,
individual contracts awarded under the DPS may
No Green & Social Considerations for the DPS itself. However under the DPS there have been AMC contracts have been awarded for the supply of have different expiry dates. See the relevant user
Battery Electric Cars with zero tailpipe emissions (Medium-Range BEV & Long-Range BEV). guide for confirmation.
Also, the other AMCs for Diesel-engine vehicles incorporates environmental considerations into its product specifications and its award criteria. For
GREEN CONSIDERATION example:
Specifies that the vehicle must comply to the most up-to-date EU emissions standards
Inclusion of features such as Tyre Pressure Monitoring System; Gear Shift Indicators; Eco-driving display; automatic transmission – all these are aimed
at improving fuel consumption and lowering emissions levels.
Evaluation of Vehicle Cost includes lifetime energy and environmental costs
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION
CURRENT EXPIRY DPS expiry - 31/05/2030 AMC expiry varies
FINAL EXPIRY
31/05/2030
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Supply of Motorcycles to Public Sector Bodies

FRAMEWORK CODE KFP070F TENDER ID 189316 COMMENT

CATEGORY VEHICLE SUPPLY / MAINTENANCE

Lot 1 Motor Cycles up to 60 Kilowatt engine power output and Police Specification fit out.
SUMMARY Lot 2 Motor Cycles from 90 to 110 Kilowatt engine power output and Police Specification fit out.
Lot 3 Training Motor Cycles for the Defence Forces in the range of 600cc to 750cc

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HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown

GREEN CONSIDERATION Cost of Lifetime Energy and Environmental impacts in accordance with Directive 2009/33/EC

SOCIAL CONSIDERATION

CURRENT EXPIRY 29/08/2023

FINAL EXPIRY
29/08/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER TIER 2

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Vehicle Tyres & Related Services

FRAMEWORK CODE KFP069F TENDER ID 193247


COMMENT
This is a fixed priced framework contract for the
supply of tyres and related services to Framework
CATEGORY Vehicles purchased Clients.

Goods and services will be available to clients via


• Framework clients can purchase tyres for passenger cars, 4x4s, vans, light trucks, heavy trucks, trailers, agricultural vehicles, and ride-on
the supplier’s nationwide network of tyre depots; or
lawnmowers.
by call-out to the customer’s premises; or by
SUMMARY emergency road-side assistance.
• Associated services include:-
Tyre fitting; Puncture repair; Wheel balance; Wheel tracking; Tyre rotation; Wheel alignment; Tyre inspection; Helpdesk Service;
Framework clients can purchase tyres for passenger
Centralised Invoicing and Payments
cars, 4x4s, vans, light trucks, heavy trucks, trailers,
agricultural vehicles, and ride-on lawnmowers.
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Associated services include:- Tyre fitting; Puncture r
HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown repair; Wheel balance; Wheel tracking; Tyre
rotation; Wheel alignment; Tyre inspection;
• The contracted supplier and its network of service partners are all registered with Repak ELT; the compliance scheme for tyres and waste tyres (in Helpdesk Service; Centralised Invoicing and
compliance with S.I. 400/2017 Waste Management (Tyres & Waste Tyres) Regulations 2017). Waste tyres are treated as controlled waste. Part of Payments
this scheme deals with the collection of waste tyres for recycling purposes.
GREEN CONSIDERATION It is necessary to complete the Notification of
• Tyre re-grooving is an additional service available to clients. Tyre re-grooving helps to prolong the lifecycle of the tyre (note: this is not applicable Activation of Goods form (NAGF) and forward it to
to all tyre types) the Supplier.

After the completion of the NAGF form, the Supplier


SOCIAL CONSIDERATION will engage with the client as to their requirements,
locations, etc, and guide them through their account
CURRENT EXPIRY 21/10/2023 set up process

FINAL EXPIRY
21/10/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

TIER Tier 2

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Confidential Shredding

FRAMEWORK CODE FWF033F TENDER ID 173590


COMMENT
CATEGORY WASTE MANAGEMENT  Geographic Lots;

Collection, transportation, destruction, recycling, erase and reuse and disposal of the confidential materials, both on and off-site and the provision of  Direct Drawdown;
SUMMARY
all equipment necessary to provide the Confidential Shredding Services.
 Fixed pricing per Year;
WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies  Single supplier is an SME;

HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown  All Sectors in scope;

 Reduces the time and cost associated with a full


 100% of paper handled is recycled while 98% of the overall materials collected goes to recycling. Remaining 2% is sent to become refuse derived procurement process, which in turn allows you to
fuel; be more flexible with the planning of your
 Service Provider holds ISO 14001; requirements.
 Service Provider currently has a fleet of 17 ultra-low emissions vehicles with 1 on order;
GREEN CONSIDERATION  Using vehicle tracking system to continually work to ensure environmental efficiency for their fleet operations; Full details of both Frameworks available on the
 In April 2020, the Service Provider installed a fuelling station at their facility; Buyerzone, including User Guide and NAGF Forms.
 Engaging with fuel supplier with regards to a new carbon off-setting programme;
 Provision of MI within 5 working days including details of KGs collected and number of bins;
 Provide clients with an Annual Environmental Certificate where requested which details the total volume of paper they have shred and recycled.

 Service Provider required to comply with all applicable obligations in the field of environmental, social and labour law that apply at the place where
the services are provided, that have been established by EU law, national law, collective agreements or by international, environmental, social and
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION labour law listed in Schedule 7 of the Regulations;
 Training and education of staff with regards to better shredding practices and waste reduction.

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/05/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
31/05/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Sanitary Hygiene Services

FCL025F FCL025F TENDER ID 173079


COMMENT
CATEGORY CLEANING SERVICES

Provision of the following equipment and services:


 Sanitary Bins - Full Bin and Liner only service;  Geographic Lots;
SUMMARY  Nappy Bins - Full Bin Service;
 Sanitary Product Dispensers - a wall-mounted dispenser;  Direct Drawdown;
 Air Fresheners - a wall-mounted Air Freshener.
 Fixed pricing per Year;
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 All Sectors in scope;
HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN
 Reduces the time and cost associated with a full
 Electronic brochure to reduce the use of paper; procurement process, which in turn allows you to
 Environmental Management System e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent in use; be more flexible with the planning of your
 Methodology used to ensure product compliance with legislative requirements (e.g. CE, EN Standards etc.); requirements
 Use of EU Ecolabel products;
 Existence of waste management policy;
GREEN CONSIDERATION
 Energy and water usage reduction measures;
 Transport and supply chain efficiency (route planning)measures;
 Reduction in packaging and plastics in deliveries/operations;
 End of life product recycling;
 Vehicles fuel efficiencies, maintenance events, actual emissions and eco-driving training for operators.
Service Provider required to comply with all applicable obligations in the field of environmental, social and labour law that apply at the place where the
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION services are provided, that have been established by EU law, national law, collective agreements or by international, environmental, social and labour
law listed in Schedule 7 of the Regulations.
CURRENT EXPIRY 05/01/2024

FINAL EXPIRY
05/01/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)

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Waste Management Services

FRAMEWORK CODE FWF032F TENDER ID 179416


COMMENT
CATEGORY WASTE MANAGEMENT
 Contract value over 2 year period must be equal
Provision of high quality waste collection services (listed in the User Guide) to include, but not be limited to, the provision of all equipment necessary or greater than €25,000
SUMMARY to provide the Waste Management Services (including the provision of bins, skips, balers, compactors, signage, etc.) but excluding the equipment
(listed in the User Guide), and the collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal of waste.  Geographic Lots;

WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies  SME’s as Framework Members;

HOW TO USE Mini Competition  All Sectors in scope;


 Provision of a minimum of three bins (General, Dry Mixed Recycling and Organic Waste);
 Supports the harmonization of bin colours to comply with any new national standard;  Reduces the time and cost associated with a full
 Pay by weight pricing model, which has been proposed for introduction within the industry over the coming years; procurement process, which in turn allows you to
 Provision of food caddies and compostable liners; be more flexible with the planning of your
 Provision of signage and public relations materials to ensure the effective use of waste receptacles and containers;
requirements;
 Introduce & implement a continuing waste management education programme to increase awareness of waste minimisation;
 Services to be carried out in accordance with documented environmental management procedures which are either i) certified under a relevant third-party standard
such as ISO 14001 or EMAS or ii) part of an in-house system;  Available to Client’s under the OGP Self-Serve
 Continuing fleet upgrades with efficient Euro 6 engines and vehicles fuelled with compressed natural gas (CNG); Functionality.
GREEN CONSIDERATION  Examining the adoption of electric collection vehicles;
 Reduced carbon footprint by adopting split compartment collection vehicles; Full details available on the Buyer Zone, including
 Examining and optimizing collection routes using mapping software; User Guide and SRFT documents for completion.
 Increased awareness of composting as method to increase Ireland’s recycling rates & encouraging PSB’s to use organic waste bins;
 Committed to zero waste to landfill with an emphasis on recycling, composting for food waste and waste to fuel;
 Providing site audits to clients on waste generation to identify areas where improvements can be made;
 Providing reports to clients providing sight of volumes and type of Waste Stream;
 Providing details of measures in place to reduce impact on local environment including litter picking and noise monitoring;
 Rainwater harvesting to reduce reliance on local water system, solar panels & LED lighting to reduce reliance on the national grid.
 Service Providers to work with clients to develop waste segregation principles and practical guidelines for recovery;
SOCIAL CONSIDERATION  Foster commitment from all clients to actively participate in waste avoidance, reduction, reuse & recycling programmes.

CURRENT EXPIRY 31/05/2023


FINAL EXPIRY
31/05/2025
(if all extensions are utilised)
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Upcoming Central Arrangements
Category Project Code Project Name TIER Tender ID

Vehicles Purchased KFP074F Emergency Ambulances

Fleet/Plant KFP075F Class B Fire Appliance (3rd gen)

Utilities OGPSU002 Natural Gas to Public Bodies in Ireland Tier 1

Software ISW023F Microsoft Licensing Framework Tier 2

Software SSB048F Robotic Process Automation

Hardware IHW034f Windows Desktop, Notebook and Hybrid Tier 2

Advisory PBF123F Accounting Audit Financial Advisory Framework Tier 3

Banking PBF124F FW for Government Banking Services for the Department of Finance Tier 2

Employee Assistance Programme THR059F External Workplace Investigations Services Tier 2

Employee Assistance Programme THR070F Employee Assistance Services Tier 2

Travel and HR Services THR064F Freedom of Information Training Tier 2

Recruitment THR065F Executive Search Services to the Public Sector Tier 3

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Framework Agreements - Tiers

Tier Complexity Level Timeframe to Contract Finalisation


Microsoft Licensing Services
Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Tier 1 Utilities Sign Up Available immediately

Tier 2 Direct Drawdown Available immediately

Tier 3 Low Complexity Mini-Competition Up to 10 weeks

Tier 4 Medium Complexity Mini-Competition Between 10 and 20 weeks

Tier 5 High Complexity Mini-Competition 6 months with well-developed specification

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Cloud Services Procurement Guidance Note

• The Office of Government Procurement’s Cloud Services Procurement Guidance Note is provided to assist public sector
organisations to understand and manage the key contractual and commercial considerations when procuring cloud
computing services.
Public sector organisations can use the guidance note as a useful, easy-reference toolkit to assist them when preparing
tender documentation for cloud services and, in particular, the services contract and commercial provisions that form
essential parts of that documentation.

• The note builds on existing guidance issued by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer that recognises the
many advantages and benefits associated with the use of cloud computing services and clearly sets out the strategy for
the adoption of cloud solutions for all new and renewed public service ICT systems.

• The detailed information contained in the OGP Guidance note will help public sector organisations to avail of the value in
cloud services through tendering in an informed manner and in compliance with public procurement regulations.

Click on the arrow to view the full OGP Cloud Services Guidance Note

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Guide to Self-Serve
A Self-Serve training manual is available on our web site in the Buyer Zone section
Requests to access OGP FW’s should only be made once it has been determined that a Mini Competition is to take place currently and the competition is ready to go to market.

1. Review User Guide on Buyer Zone to check if :


a. Microsoft
Self-serve is permitted, UserLicensing Services
Guide will include eTenders ID and Self-serve in brackets on title:
b. eligibility of your organisation to use the FWA
c. Scope of goods Virtualisation Software
or services meet your and Associated Reseller Services
requirements.

2. Check expiry date of FWA and ensure any competition undertaken will be completed prior to FWA expiry. This includes contract signing and publication of Contract
Award Notices finalisation of award and completion of contract on the contracts module

3. Download and prepare all relevant tender documents from the Buyer Zone, required at publication stage.

4. Contact support@ogp.gov.ie ensuring you have allowed sufficient time prior to publication date, to seek access to FWA you wish to run a Self –Serve Mini
Competition from. We recommend submitting access requests at least two days prior to planned publication date

5. OGP Support will provide you with the Access Request Form and Confidentiality agreement.

6. Complete the Access Request Form and Confidentiality Agreement for each user seeking access.

7. Completed forms to be returned to support@ogp.gov.ie . This is a requirement each time a request to access a Framework is submitted

8. On a receipt of approval from OGP to access the FW and passwords issued please follow instructions contained in the eTenders Self-serve training manual.

9. Documentation required at evaluation stage i.e. ceiling rates can be accessed on eTenders in the FW folder. Guidance included in training manual.

Queries in relation to OGP documentation can be supported by our helpdesk support@ogp.gov.ie. Queries in relation to eTenders system will be supported by EU supply.
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