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Prior Information Notice

General Information
Country:   Ireland
City/Locality:   DUBLIN
Notice/Contract Number:   eu:69703-2010
Publication Date:   Mar 10, 2010
Buyer:   EUROFOUND — EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   EUROFOUND - EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS
DUBLIN, Dublin
Ireland
Web Site:   http://www.eurofound.europa.eu

Goods, Works and Services

 

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Notice Type: C398 - Prior Information Notice
Regulation of Procurement: European Institution/Agency or International Organisation
EU Official Journal Publication: 48/2010, #69703-2010
Contract Nature: Service contract
Procedure Type: Prior information or periodic indicative notice
Type of Bid Required: Global tender
Awarding Criteria: Not applicable

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PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE
Services
SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S): Eurofound — European
Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions,
Wyattville Road, Loughlinstown, Attn: Secretariat Operational Support
Unit, Dublin 18, IRELAND. Tel. +353 12043100. E-mail:
OSUTenders@eurofound.eu.int. Fax +353 12826456 / 12824209.
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority:
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu.
Further information can be obtained at: As in above-mentioned contact
point(s).
I.2) TYPE OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES:
European institution/agency or international organisation.
Other: Research and communication in the area of European social policy.
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting
authorities: no.
SECTION II.B: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT (SUPPLIES OR SERVICES)
II.1) TITLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY:
Survey on European quality of life.
II.2) TYPE OF CONTRACT AND PLACE OF DELIVERY OR OF PERFORMANCE: Services.
Service category: No 8.
NUTS code: IE021.
II.3) SHORT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE AND QUANTITY OR VALUE OF SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES: Monitoring quality of life in Europe — Fieldwork for 3rd
European quality of life survey (EQLS). For information about the previous
surveys, consult the relevant section on Eurofound's website at
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/areas/qualityoflife/eqls/index.htm
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 800 000 and 2 500 000 EUR.
Division into lots: no.
II.4) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 73000000, 72321000.
II.5) SCHEDULED DATE FOR START OF AWARD PROCEDURES: 1.10.2010.
II.6) CONTRACT COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT (GPA): No.
II.1) TITLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY:
Research and analysis on various themes including quality of life and
social inclusion, working conditions and quality of work, industrial
relations and workplace development, and employment and competitiveness.
II.2) TYPE OF CONTRACT AND PLACE OF DELIVERY OR OF PERFORMANCE: Services.
Service category: No 8.
NUTS code: IE021.
II.3) SHORT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE AND QUANTITY OR VALUE OF SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES: 1. active inclusion for young people with disabilities or health
problems — consolidated overview based on research and reporting on the
situation at Member State level – budget range 102 000 EUR–138 000 EUR;
2. company initiatives to reconcile employment with care — case studies —
budget range 119 000 EUR–161 000 EUR;
3. measures for social inclusion of elderly — research and reporting on
initiatives from various Member States — budget range 80 750 EUR–109 250
EUR;
4. flexicurity in times of crisis — case studies — budget range 68 000
EUR–92 000 EUR;
5. restructuring in recession and labour force participation — company
case studies and analysis — budget range 68 000 EUR–92 000 EUR.
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 437 750 and 592 250 EUR.
Division into lots: no.
II.4) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 73000000, 73210000.
II.6) CONTRACT COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT (GPA): No.
II.1) TITLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY:
Information and communication services.
II.2) TYPE OF CONTRACT AND PLACE OF DELIVERY OR OF PERFORMANCE: Services.
Service category: No 27.
NUTS code: IE021.
II.3) SHORT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE AND QUANTITY OR VALUE OF SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES: 1. typesetting and printing — budget range 952 000 EUR–1 288 000
EUR;
2. provision of travel and conference services — budget range 1 700 000
EUR–2 300 000 EUR;
3. transport and distribution — budget range 408 000 EUR–552 000 EUR;
4. web hosting and administration services — budget range 1 122 000 EUR–1
518 000 EUR;
5. language revision services — budget range 170 000 EUR–230 000 EUR.
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 4 352 000 and 5 888 000 EUR.
Division into lots: no.
II.4) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 79800000, 79822300, 48800000,
48825000, 55120000, 60000000.
II.6) CONTRACT COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT (GPA): No.
II.7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These are framework contracts for a period
of 4 years.
II.1) TITLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY:
Human resource management.
II.2) TYPE OF CONTRACT AND PLACE OF DELIVERY OR OF PERFORMANCE: Services.
Service category: No 1.
NUTS code: IE021.
II.3) SHORT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE AND QUANTITY OR VALUE OF SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES: 1. legal services — budget range 93 500 EUR–126 500 EUR;
2. management & personal effectiveness training — budget range 272 000
EUR–368 000 EUR;
3. communication training — budget range 119 000 EUR–161 000 EUR.
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 484 500 and 655 500 EUR.
II.4) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 80500000, 80522000, 80532000.
II.7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These are framework contracts for a maximum
period of 4 years.
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
III.2) CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
III.2.1) Reserved contracts: No.
SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
VI.1) CONTRACT RELATED TO A PROJECT AND/OR PROGRAMME FINANCED BY
COMMUNITY FUNDS: No.
VI.4) DATE OF DISPATCH OF THIS NOTICE: 26.2.2010.
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