ICT Frameworks and Microsoft Licensing Services Overview
This document outlines various ICT frameworks, hardware infrastructure, office printing supplies, software services, and more. It also provides details on Microsoft licensing services including renewal of licenses, advisory services, SAM services, and different agreement types like EA, EAS, SCE, CSP, and more. The document covers a wide range of ICT-related products and services for organizations seeking support in IT infrastructure and software management.
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ICT Frameworks Hardware Infrastructure Office Printing / Supplies Services Software Telecoms Equipment ICT Index click here 1
ICT FRAMEWORK INDEX Green/ Social Consideration Category Project Name Slide Software Microsoft Licensing Services 85 Software Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services 86 Software Security Software and Associated Reseller Services 87 Software Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated Services 88 Software Robotic Process Automation Software (RPA) Training, Support and Services 89 Software PEPPOL networking and eInvoicing Systems and Services 90 Hardware - Infrastructure Personal and Notebook Computers and Associated Services YES 91 iOS and MacOS Computers and Associated Services for non-education customers Hardware - Infrastructure YES 92 iOS and MacOS Computers and Associated Services for education customers Hardware - Infrastructure Compute and Storage Infrastructure Framework YES 93 Hardware - Infrastructure Windows Hybrid Computers, Notebooks, Tablets YES 94 Hardware - Infrastructure ICT Firewalls and Associated Services YES 95 Services ICT Research and Advisory Services 96 Services Eircode, Postcode Address Encoding Services 97 Telecoms - Equipment Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services YES 98 Telecoms - Equipment Network Products, Solutions and Associated Services YES 99 Telecoms - Equipment Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and Services YES 100 Office Printing / Supplies Managed Print Services YES 101 Office Printing / Supplies ICT Consumables (USB, toner, ink, keyboard, mouse, memory) YES 102 Managed Services Open Data and Data Management YES 103 ICT Professional Services External ICT Technical Support Services (provided by Individual Technical ICT Resources) 104 ICT Professional Services External ICT Technical Support Services (provided by Teams of Resources) 105 2 For upcoming ICT Frameworks click here
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 (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 Advice on new Microsoft software products/services SUMMARY 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 (MCA) licences are out of scope HOW TO USE BELOW 144K - Direct Drawdown OVER 144K - Mini Competition GREEN CONSIDERATION NOT APPLICABLE SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 15/10/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 15/10/2023 TIER Tier 2 & 3 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 3
Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE ISW020F TENDER ID 166775 Framework is broken up into three (3) Lots CATEGORY SOFTWARE Lot 1 VM Ware Lot 2 Citrix Lot 3 Open (Non Specified) The software and services available under this framework compromise of: Virtualisation Software which includes: Desktop Virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Server Virtualisation, Application Virtualisation, Presentation Virtualisation, Virtualisation Management Software; Virtualisation Software Licensing; Virtualisation Software Support and Maintenance; Virtualisation Software Support Services; Virtualisation Software Professional Technical Services; Virtualisation Software Training Services; Virtualisation Software Managed Services. SUMMARY Renewal of Existing ELA s Direct Drawdown (NASF) in place for FW Clients who wish to utilise Lot 1 (VMware) and Lot 2 (Citrix) with a requirement of up to and including 250,000 ex. VAT. Central Government Local Government Education Health WHO CAN USE Single supplier for direct drawdown selected by annual competition Mini-Competitions for all requirements under Lot 3 (Other) and all Lot 1 and Lot 2 requirements above 250,000. Lot 1 and Lot 2 BELOW 250K - Direct Drawdown Lot 1 and Lot 2 OVER 250K - Mini Competition Lot 3 :Mini Competition HOW TO USE GREEN CONSIDERATION SME s encouraged to participate SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 16/11/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 16/11/2024 Lot 1&2 < 150,000 = TIER 2 Lot 1&2> 150000 TIER 3 Lot 3 = TIER 4 TIER For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 4
Security Software and Associated Reseller Services FRAMEWORK CODE ISW021F TENDER ID 181431 COMMENT CATEGORY SOFTWARE Median Rates Security Software Markup: 1.25% Project Manager (Senior): 940 Project Manager (Junior): 755 Software Engineer (Senior): 897 Software Engineer (Junior): 725 Training: 900 Security Software Products; Security Software Licensing; Security Software Support and Maintenance; Security Software Support Services; Security Software Professional Technical Services; Security Software Training Services; SUMMARY 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 existing software and / or to avail of support. Lots 1 3: Direct Drawdown facility for services under 150,000 in value. For amounts in excess of 150,000 a SRFT will be required. WHO CAN USE Lots 4 6: SRFT Required Regardless of Value Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Other Public Sector Bodies Lot 1 < 150,000 Direct Drawdown Lot 1 > 150,000 Mini Competition Lots 3 6 Mini Competition HOW TO USE NOT APPLICABLE GREEN CONSIDERATION NOT APPLICABLE SOCIAL CONSIDERATION The provision of licensing services under Lot 2 - McAfee is no longer available under this Framework. The OGP does not intend to run any competitive processes under Lot 2 - McAfee for the remaining lifetime of the framework. CURRENT EXPIRY 29/06/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 29/6/2025 TIER 2 Lot1 < 150,000 TIER 3 Lot 1 > 150,000 TIER 4 Lots 3 6 TIER For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 5
Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated Services COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE ISW022F TENDER ID 168269 Framework is broken up into three (3) Lots CATEGORY SOFTWARE Lot 1 Commvault Lot 2 Veritas Lot 3 Open (Non Specified) The Software and Services that can be purchased using the Framework comprise of :- Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Products; Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Licensing; Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support and Maintenance; Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support Services; Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Professional Technical Services; Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Training Services; SUMMARY Renewal of Existing Backup Environments 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 annual competition Lots 1 2 < 150,000 Direct Drawdown Lots 1 2 > 150,000 Mini Competition Lot 3 Mini Competition HOW TO USE Mini-Competitions for all requirements under Lot 3 (Other) and all Lot 1 and Lot 2 requirements above 150,000 GREEN CONSIDERATION SMEs encouraged to participate SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 15/04/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 15/04/2025 TIER TIER 2 Lot 1&2 < 150,000 TIER 3 Lot 1&2 > 150000 TIER 4 Lot 3 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 6
Robotic Process Automation Software (RPA) Training, Support and Services FRAMEWORK CODE SSB025F TENDER ID 143661 COMMENT CATEGORY Software RPA software programs automate high volume, computer centric, rules based tasks. Robotic process automation robots or bots are software programmes, which have been designed to automate computer centric transactional processes and rules-based tasks by effectively mirroring user interactions with various software applications. The RPA software connects to any existing software applications being utilised by the PSB at a user interface level. SUMMARY 1.The supply, renewal and installation of RPA licences 2.The provision of RPA training and development 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 capability to use in order to automate a process. WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health This Framework for robotic process automation software training, support, and services is fully compliant with procurement regulations. HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown As the framework is competitively tendered for, it reduces the time and costs associated with the procurement process. GREEN CONSIDERATION N/A SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 08/08/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 08/08/2023 TIER Tier 2 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 7
PEPPOL networking and eInvoicing Systems and Services FRAMEWORK CODE SSB030F TENDER ID 141671 COMMENT CATEGORY Software The OGP will operate the PEPPOL Authority function on behalf of the Government, and within this context, the Contracting Authority established a framework with service providers that are in a position to provide a range of electronic invoicing services to public bodies seeking to meet their obligations. Framework Clients may require a variety of solutions and services for automatically interfacing the data to/from the Framework Clients back office invoice processing systems: 1. PEPPOL Access Point Services 2. PEPPOL Service Metadata Publisher Services 3. Data Transformation (Mapping) Services 4. Data Enrichment Services 5. Data Validation and Business Rules Services 6. eDocument Management Portal 7. Systems Interface and Integration Services 8. eArchiving Services 9. Training Services 10. Supplier Engagement Services 11. Additional eBusiness Professional Services SUMMARY WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health HOW TO USE Lot 1 & Lot 3 Direct Drawdown / Lot 2 Mini Competition GREEN CONSIDERATION SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 11/03/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 11/03/2023 TIER Tier 2 & 5 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 8
Personal and Notebook Computers and Associated Services FRAMEWORK CODE IHW025F TENDER ID 143674 COMMENT Full range of upgrades available for memory, storage, graphics, monitors, and other components. Minimum 3 year warranty included with all configurations Single supplier selected by annual competition Same day access to supplier online ordering system upon sign-up CATEGORY HARDWARE SUMMARY Personal computers, Notebook computers, Associated services and peripheral equipment WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Lot 1 (<50 devices) & Lot 2 (51-250 devices) - -Direct Drawdown Maximum of 10 day lead time on standard configurations HOW TO USE 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. Recovery of precious metals on destruction. GREEN CONSIDERATION SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 14/07/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 14/07/2023 TIER Lot 1 Tier 2 Lot 2 Tier 2 Lot 3 Tier 3 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 9
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, storage, graphics, monitors, and other components. Minimum 3 year warranty included with all configurations Single supplier selected by annual competition Same day access to supplier online ordering system upon sign-up CATEGORY HARDWARE SUMMARY iOS tablets, MacOS desktops, and MacOS notebooks, and associated services and peripheral equipment Central Government Local Government Health Education WHO CAN USE (Please note- there are two entries in the Buyer Zone (Education users & Non Education users) Maximum of 10 day lead time on standard configurations HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown 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. Recovery of precious metals on destruction. GREEN CONSIDERATION SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 11/01/2024 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 11/01/2025 TIER Tier 2 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 10
Compute and Storage Infrastructure Framework COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE IHW027F TENDER ID 163360 CATEGORY HARDWARE First Devices Framework which enables clients to procure solutions in a single competition. The provision, delivery, installation, configuration, commissioning, support and maintenance services, training services, professional technical services for X64 Compute Infrastructure Devices, Storage Infrastructure Devices, Target Hardware Devices, Converged and Hyper-converged Infrastructure; Associated Ancillary Equipment; Software :Storage virtualisation, Virtualisation, Orchestration and Back-up Software and Services: Per Diems and reactive and proactive support services SUMMARY 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; Compute, storage, target hardware devices, virtualisation, orchestration and back-up software utilising the combined framework. Converged and Hyper-converged devices can be procured. HOW TO USE Mini Competition Framework Members are: Compliant with EU environmental Regulations i.e. WEEE, RoHS, and they are or their vendors are members of product Registration Ltd 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. GREEN CONSIDERATION Out of scope: Cloud services, Managed services, (proactive support can be procured across the FWs) SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 12/11/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 12/11/2024 X64 Compute (Servers) and Storage Devices (Backup Devices) Tier 4 X64 Compute (Server ) Tier 3 Storage (SAN) Devices (Backup Devices) Tier 3 SPARC Compute (Servers) Tier 3 Power Compute (Server) Tier 3 . Please note: there are five separate user Guides for this Framework the names of these guides are outlined in the TIER section opposite. TIER For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 11
Windows Hybrid Computers, Notebooks, Tablets COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE IHW028F TENDER ID 156656 Recommended specification for each device type with additional upgrade and configuration options available for memory, storage, graphics and other components. CATEGORY HARDWARE Windows Hybrid computers convertible Windows Hybrid computers detachable Associated services and peripheral equipment Reduced time and cost compared with a full procurement process, which in turn allows you to be more flexible with planning your requirements. SUMMARY 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 Single supplier selected by annual competition Same day access to supplier online ordering system upon sign-up Green delivery. Energy Star, ROHS and WEEE compliance. Use of recycled and recyclable packaging. Power consumption and battery life. Recovery of precious metals on destruction. GREEN CONSIDERATION SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Maximum of 10 day lead time on standard configurations Range of services available including imaging, packaging removal and installation available. CURRENT EXPIRY 17/07/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 17/07/2023 TIER TIER 2 & 3 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 12
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 services for Physical and Virtual Firewall appliances, Physical and virtual Sandboxes, Subscription Services and Services: Per Diems and reactive and proactive support services. - Physical and virtual Firewall Appliances with associated subscription services. - Physical and virtual Sandboxes. SUMMARY WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies Out of scope: - Cloud services - Managed services, (proactive support can be procured across the FWs) HOW TO USE Mini Competition Framework Members are: Compliant with EU environmental Regulations i.e. WEEE, RoHS, and they are or their vendors are members of product Registration Ltd 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). GREEN CONSIDERATION SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 15/11/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 15/11/2024 TIER Tier 4 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 13
ICT Research and Advisory Services COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE IPS012F TENDER ID 157016 Tailored annual subscription based on Client specific requirements; CATEGORY SERVICES 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 practice methodologies across the national and international public and private sectors Services of a dedicated account manager; SUMMARY 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; Document review & advice service; HOW TO USE Mini Competition 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 (if all extensions are utilised) 15/12/2023 TIER TIER 3 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 14
Eircode, Postcode Address Encoding Services FRAMEWORK CODE SSB031F TENDER ID 145212 COMMENT Eircode Encoding means matching an address to the correct Eircode and adding the Eircode to addresses on a database. CATEGORY Services The Services available under this Framework comprise the provision of Eircode/Postcode Address encoding services for public bodies seeking to implement Circular 19/2017 ( Arrangements for the recording and utilisation of Eircodes within 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 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. While the Framework is broken down into four (4) Lots as outlined below, the scope of services is common across 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 Lot 3: Eircode/Postcode Address Encoding Services ranging from 500,001 to 2,000,000 database entries Lot 4: Eircode/Postcode Address Encoding Services ranging from 2,000,001 to 10,000,000+ database entries Easily allows PSBs adhere to Civil Service Renewal Plan , Our Public Service 2020 , the Public Service ICT Strategy Convenient Direct Drawdown (Cascade) at known fixed cost via NASF for all lots. SUMMARY GDPR compliant - Remove all personal data from your address database(s) and send to the Framework Member. FW Member will encode your database(s) within 2 to 6 weeks (depending on Lot/Database size). Median pricing between 2c - 9c (depending on Lot). WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health HOW TO USE Cascade drawdown mechanism GREEN CONSIDERATION NOT APPLICABLE SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 12/08/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 12/08/2023 TIER Tier 2 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 15
Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Wide Area Network COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE ITC014F TENDER ID 186513 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: Government Cloud Networks; 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; Connectivity and backhaul from a Site or Location to the Government Networks; Diverse connectivity from a Site and/or Location to the Government Networks. This new DPS covers WAN connectivity on and with the Government Cloud Network. SUMMARY There are 3 categories of WAN Services as follows: Category 1 Government Cloud Network for links with a bandwidth of 1Gb or above. WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Defence Category 2 WAN connectivity for 20 or more sites with bandwidth up to 1Gb . HOW TO USE Mini Competition Category 3 WAN connectivity for up to 19 sites with bandwidth up to 1Gb. GREEN CONSIDERATION Specification and assessment of environmental considerations is provided for in Mini Competitions. SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable CURRENT EXPIRY 30/06/2031 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 30/06/2031 TIER TIER 4 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE . 16
Network Products, Solutions and Associated Services COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE ITC013F TENDER ID 174079 The advantages of using this Framework include: CATEGORY Hardware Easy access to pre-selected, specialist suppliers The Framework for Network Products, Solutions & Associated Services has two (2) separate Lots covering the following: Agreed terms and conditions Lot 1: Wired Routing and Switching Network Products and Wireless Network Products including Associated Software Licences, Ancillary 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 green-field sites or network refresh projects. Efficiency and value for money with typical discounts of >50% Fixed pricing for contract duration WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies Ability to procure goods and range of services (solution design, installation, commissioning, support & maintenance, training etc.) HOW TO USE Mini-Competition 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 14/3/2023 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 14/3/2025 TIER Tier 4 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE . 17
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 Ireland; Agreed terms and conditions; Best practice procurement; Efficiency and value for money; Ability to procure a range of Mobile bundles and devices; Possible multi-year contracts with drawdown; Direct drawdown up to predefined limits under Lot 1; Direct drawdown for a range of handsets and accessories under Lot 2; Direct drawdown for Bulk Text Services in Lot 3. The Framework for Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and services has three (3) separate lots covering the following: Lot 1 - Mobile Voice and Data Services, Handsets, Ancillary Equipment, Accessories and Ancillary Services; Lot 2 - Handsets, Ancillary Equipment, Accessories and Ancillary Services; Lot 3 - Bulk Text Services. SUMMARY Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Defence WHO CAN USE Lot 1 Direct Drawdown, up to a predefined limit (See User Guide in our Buyer Zone), or Mini-Competition; Lot 2 Direct Drawdown; Lot 3 Direct Drawdown. HOW TO USE 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 (if all extensions are utilised) 06/03/2026 TIER Tier 3 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow and search for ITC015F, or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 18
Managed Print Services COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE MSO016F TENDER ID 173060 CATEGORY Office Printing / Supplies MPS is where a single provider optimizes and manages your organisations document output. Managed Print Services Print Audit Services The implementation of a Managed Print Service can save organisations up to 40% on their printing expenses. Managed Print is costed on a 'per click' basis with all other ancillary services and products inclusive. This ensures transparent costing and clear contract management to PSB's. There are six geographical Category s on this DPS. Category 1 National Category (Contracting Authorities with offices located in 1 or more regional categories); Category 2 The Border & West Region; Category 3 Mid West & South West Region; Category 4 The South East, Mid East and Midlands; Category 5 The Dublin Region Category 6 National Category for Vendor Neutral Print Audit Services SUMMARY Invoices are received on a quarterly basis reducing 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 suppliers can continue to be added to over it s ten year term. HOW TO USE Mini-Competition 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 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. GREEN CONSIDERATION SOCIAL CONSIDERATION Not Applicable CURRENT EXPIRY 16/11/2030 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 16/11/2030 TIER Tier 4 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 19
ICT Consumables FRAMEWORK CODE COMMENT MS0018F TENDER ID 181084 Single Supplier Frameworks provide an efficient method of ordering ICT Consumables from the Successful Tenderer. Details can be found on the Buyers Zone CATEGORY Office Printing / Supplies Direct draw-down from the Contractor Under this Framework, ICT Consumables which includes the following: Toners & Ink Cartridges, Fusers, Imaging Drums, Maintenance Kits, Remanufactured Toner, Data Storage Devices, Cables and other ICT Sundries. The range of goods falls into three categories, Branded original equipment manufacturers (OEM), Re-manufactured and Sundries products. Branded/OEM Consumables: This refers to the OEM own branded product. 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, primary charge roller and magnetic roller) replaced with new components wherever necessary, filled with fresh toner and 100% tested before being resealed with a pressure sensitive seal, that meets OEM standards. SUMMARY 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 in turn allows you to be more flexible with the planning and ordering of your requirements Flexibility WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health Other Public Sector Bodies 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 procurement you undertake. Agreed terms and conditions HOW TO USE DIRECT DRAWDOWN GREEN CONSIDERATION Collection of packaging materials and there is also a collection and recycling service for empty toner cartridges The Frameworks remove the need for you to conduct full tender exercises or lengthy competition evaluations, saving the time and costs associated with procurement exercises. Efficiency SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 31/05/2023 Once a completed NAGF(Notification to Activate goods) is in place with the supplier, you can avail of agreed contract rates. Value for money FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 31/05/2025 TIER Tier 2 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 20
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 available from the Framework includes the following: Category 1. Data Management: (a). Data Audit. (b). Data Extraction, Transform and Load (ETL) and Preparation Services. (c). Develop an Open Data Publication Plan and Publish data. (d). Data Maintenance. (e). Data Maturity Assessment. Category 2. Fully Hosted and Managed Open Data Platform Solution Category 3. Ad Hoc Consultancy Advice and Support Services for Open Data and Data Management This Framework:- Supports transparency, drives innovation and facilitates citizen engagement with Government Data Management. Supports the Public Sector to efficiently manage their data and meet the requirements of the Open Data Directive and also our own Government s Data Strategy - to establish a data ecosystem that will improve how we govern, manage and re-use data in a secure, efficient, and transparent way, for the benefit of citizens, businesses and policy makers . Provides the expertise for the Public Sector to future- proof their data management infrastructure. Emphasises the requirement that skill transfer is an integral part of the development of good data management practices. Allows Public Sector Bodies (PSBs) to simply and compliantly drawdown Technical Services to fulfil their obligations under the New Open Data Directive and the Government s National Open Data Strategy. The latest Open Data Directive was adopted into Irish law in July 2021 and requires that all Public Sector Bodies MUST make requested data available in Open and Machine- readable formats to the Public and also gives everyone the right to access a very broad range of Government Data. This Framework is suitable for use by both experienced Public Service Bodies (PSBs) who may be very skilled and knowledgeable of all aspects of Open Data and Data Management and Public Service Bodies (PSBs) who are just beginning their Open Data and Data Management journey. SUMMARY WHO CAN USE Central Government, Local Government, Education, Health, Other Public Sector Bodies HOW TO USE Direct Drawdown using the Cascade Mechanism Commitment from Framework Members to deliver Open Data Environmental and Social Value Added Services. Citizen Engagement Activities in the form of workshops, focus groups, seminars, web-based engagement, Citizens Panels etc. Open Data Awareness Events with a focus on Environmental and Social Datasets to community groups and Education/Youth Open Data Outreach Events with a focus on the Environment, Climate Change, Social inclusion etc. Supporting the Environmental and Social Open Data Ecosystem in communities through knowledge sharing. Providing mentoring and helping communities to publish impact stories, or create visualisation solutions to demonstrate tangible impact linked to using Open Data in communities that promotes Environmental and Social Value etc. Organising Open Data Community Events (Webinars etc.) for awareness building, good practice sharing, and innovation purposes. GREEN CONSIDERATION SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 23/01/2024 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 23/01/2026 TIER Tier 2 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 21
External ICT Technical Support Services (provided by Individual Technical ICT Resources) COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE IPS013F TENDER ID 190628 o o The new Framework aims to: (i) ensuring the best available ICT technical resources are provided to all Framework Clients for their ICT project and support services requirements at the most economically advantageous cost thus delivering the best possible value for money for all Framework Clients; (ii) improving efficiencies to Framework Clients in the procurement of External ICT Technical Support Services; (iii) promoting and encouraging SME participation and opportunity; and (iv) allowing Framework Clients to access Teams of ICT technical resources to augment existing in-house capabilities to deliver on their current and future needs. CATEGORY ICT Professional Services The External ICT Technical Support Services to be delivered in Lots 1 - 8 comprise: The provision of individual external ICT technical resources, to fulfil specific role(s) to deliver ICT Technical Support Services i.e. where a Framework Client requires a particular ICT technical role to augment its in-house capacity on an ad-hoc needs basis. SUMMARY o o WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health o HOW TO USE Mini Competition Mini Competition Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - - 30% of available marks. Quality of the proposals with regards to Environmental & Quality of the proposals with regards to Environmental & Sustainability as they relate to the subject matter of the contract. Sustainability as they relate to the subject matter of the contract. 30% of available marks. GREEN CONSIDERATION 8 Lots in total o Lot 1: Applications Development Lifecycle. o Lot 2: Project Governance and Management. o Lot 3: Test Services. o Lot 4: Infrastructure & Networks. o Lot 5: Cloud. o Lot 6: Database, Data & Analytics. o Lot 7: Cyber Security. o Lot 8: Helpdesk Support. Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - - 30% of available marks. Quality of the proposals with regard to Social Considerations as they relate to the subject matter of the contract. Quality of the proposals with regard to Social Considerations as they relate to the subject matter of the contract. 30% of available marks. SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 21/11/2024 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 21/11/2025 TIER TIER 3 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 22
External ICT Technical Support Services (Provided by Teams of Resources) COMMENT FRAMEWORK CODE IPS011F TENDER ID 188861 o o The new Framework aims to: (i) ensuring the best available ICT technical resources are provided to all Framework Clients for their ICT project and support services requirements at the most economically advantageous cost thus delivering the best possible value for money for all Framework Clients; (ii) improving efficiencies to Framework Clients in the procurement of External ICT Technical Support Services; (iii) promoting and encouraging SME participation and opportunity; and (iv) allowing Framework Clients to access Teams of ICT technical resources to augment existing in- house capabilities to deliver on their current and future needs. CATEGORY ICT Professional Services i) To deliver ICT projects: 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 ii) To provide ICT support services: 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 external resources; or iii) A combination of both of the above Services. SUMMARY o o WHO CAN USE Central Government Local Government Education Health o HOW TO USE Mini Competition Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - 30% of available marks. Quality of the proposals with regards to Environmental & Sustainability as they relate to the subject matter of the contract. 5 Lots in total o 1) Lot 1: ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support Services; o 2) Lot 2: Applications Development Lifecycle, Web Design and Development, DevOps and Release Management Services; o 3) Lot 3: Data, BI and Analytics Services; o 4) Lot 4: Cyber Security Services; o 5) Lot 5: Multi-Category Services (the Services to be provided are comprised of a combination of two or more of the types of Services under Lots 1 - 4). GREEN CONSIDERATION Framework Clients may choose to activate Award Criteria at 0% - 30% of available marks. Quality of the proposals with regard to Social Considerations as they relate to the subject matter of the contract. SOCIAL CONSIDERATION CURRENT EXPIRY 19/10/24 FINAL EXPIRY (if all extensions are utilised) 19/10/25 TIER TIER 4 For further information log on to our Buyer Zone by clicking on the arrow or contact our Service Delivery team by phone 01773 8000 or by email support@ogp.gov.ie LINK TO USER GUIDE 23
Upcoming ICT Frameworks Category Project Code Project Name Tender ID Software ISW023F Microsoft Licensing Framework for OGP SSB048F Software Robotic Process Automation RFT for DPER Hardware IHW034f Windows Desktop, Notebook and Hybrid 24
