Request for Tenders for the provision of an online news aggregator with searching and alerting functionality for the Houses of the Oireachtas
CfT CA Unique ID:
2024/1004
Evaluation Mechanism:
Best Price-Quality Ratio
Description:
The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (hereinafter referred to as “the Contracting Authority”) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates for the provision of an online news aggregator with searching and alerting functionality. The Contracting Authority wants to provide cost-effective, easy access to Irish and international news content for its user base via an easy-to-use web interface. The proposed service must offer access to an extensive range of news sources including international titles and with particular emphasis on strong Irish coverage, plus access to other publications including periodicals and magazines. It also requires access to edited and curated news websites and blogs, company reports, filings and profiles, as well as trade press and newswires. The total potential user base for this service is 1,000 – 1,500 users. It is possible that this user base will increase or decrease within the framework period.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Competitive with negotiation
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
92400000-News-agency services
64216200-Electronic information services
64216000-Electronic message and information services
32417000-Multimedia networks
Contact Point:
Karen Devoy
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions
:
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
1,100,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
16/04/2024 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
05/04/2024 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
16/04/2024 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals: