Some pointers from Helena Deane on the Public Procurement Process

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On Wednesday 2^nd November at 11am Helena Deane talked about Opportunities in the Irish Public Sector.

These include Government Departments, State Bodies, Agencies HSE, Local Authorities and the Education Sector – Universities, Schools and Colleges

The size of this market is worth approximately €16 Billion to Ireland.

Procurement Thresholds

Competitive process should be used unless there are justifiable & exceptional Circumstances
Low Value Purchase < €5K – One or more Verbal Quotes
Intermediate Value Purchase Between €5K & €25K – Formal Tender
Process – Minimum 3 quotes by Invitation or Open Process (Debriefing)
Higher value Purchase €25K up to EU Threshold: €125K Advertise in e Tenders (open)
Highest value Purchase €125K +: Advertise in OJEU/TED & eTenders

Sourcing Opportunities

Register with all Relevant Websites (Public Sector)
Analyse Tender Notices and Identify Common Requirements
Draft Standardised Tender Document Based on Requirements
Amend the Standard tender Document to Incorporate the Specifics of each Tender
Research the “Buyer Organisation”

What Buyers Want

Can deliver what’s being asked for
Evidence that the applicant can meet the need by demonstrating its:
- Capability
- Capacity
- Relevant experience
- Provide the requested information in the format specified
- Agree to the Contract Terms & Conditions
- Provide overall Value for Money and is Affordable

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