Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
1589. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of contracts approved in her Department in 2019 and to date in 2020 without competitive tender; the details of the contracts; the company awarded the contracts; and the full value of the contracts in tabular form. [33278/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department entered into 6 contracts for goods and services between 2019 and to date in 2020 which did not require the use of a competitive tender process due to particular exemptions permitted under the Directive . I can confirm that the signing of these contracts were consistent and compliant with Government procurement guidelines.
I have provided below, the details of the 6 contracts referred to above, the company awarded the contract; and the full value of the contract in tabular form in the table here.
|
Company provided the contract |
Details of DRCD Contract without competitive tender 2019 to date in 2020 |
€ Value of the contract |
|
Precise Construction Instruments T/A Korec |
Provision of Trimble brand ArcGIS compatible scanners and training |
€13,086 |
|
Space Engagers |
Provided of summary report on the outcomes of the Town Centre Living Initiative |
€12,880 |
|
National University of Ireland, Maynooth. |
Socio-economic review of CLÁR areas |
€20,250 |
|
Benefacts |
Data Analysis Services regarding Social Enterprise in Ireland |
€12,128 |
|
‘Version 1’ |
Contract to develop a bespoke Information Technology system to manage the LEADER 2007-2013 programme was initially awarded 28/4/2008, by way of a competitive process. The system requires ongoing maintenance and updates. A contract for this was signed on 23/12/2019, covering the period 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2023. |
€35,154 |
|
ESRI - Research Partnership |
Signed 2 year research agreement between DRCD and ESRI to facilitate research and analysis with a view to: 1. 1. Supporting the monitoring and development of rural and community policy. 1. 2. Helping develop a framework for monitoring and evaluation of rural and community development programmes. 3.Producing bespoke outputs which (a) help to inform Department policy areas, and (b) contribute to the analysis of specific programmes and projects funded by the Department. non-competitive award is provided for in line with Article 14 of Directive 2014/24/EU. |
€210,000 |
