Test/Assignments tool - Qualification

Innlandet county shall procure a test/assignment tool for teaching. The introduction of artificial intelligence has created a need for tests where students' access to aids can be limited. The development has also led to a need to be able to carry out training situations without access to the internet, artificial …

CPV: 48000000 Paquetes de software y sistemas de información, 48100000 Paquetes de software específico de un sector económico, 48190000 Paquetes de software educativo, 72268000 Servicios de suministro de software
Lugar de ejecución:
Test/Assignments tool - Qualification
Organismo adjudicador:
INNLANDET FYLKESKOMMUNE
Número de premio:
2024/31399

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : INNLANDET FYLKESKOMMUNE
Legal type of the buyer : Regional authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Test/Assignments tool - Qualification
Description : Innlandet county shall procure a test/assignment tool for teaching. The introduction of artificial intelligence has created a need for tests where students' access to aids can be limited. The development has also led to a need to be able to carry out training situations without access to the internet, artificial intelligence (KI) or language models (LLM). The contracting authority is concerned about future changes in the availability of artificial intelligence. In particular, local variants on hardware without connecting to the internet (Edge AI) can create challenges for carrying out samples themselves with sample tools. It is important that the sample tool is able to meet such challenges in order to achieve the objective of the contract. We are looking for a tool that offers improved functionality compared to Forms. The tool shall be integrated with Teams and provide an option to limit the pupils ́ access to assistive aids during tests. It should also help students focus and be used to train perseverance and concentration without distractions. The tool must also be connected to the Tasks module in Teams, so that assessments can be provided in one overall location. It shall be possible to use all training in sixth form education in Innlandet county. This tool shall not be used as an exam system, as Innlandet county has another system for this. Innlandet county currently has 11,500 pupils and 2,000 participants in the adult education. All shall use the tool from a snare. We would like a service provider who fulfils the requirements for privacy and information security in a satisfactory manner and who can offer a flexible system with a user friendly interface.
Procedure identifier : 95e1be4d-8b6f-4417-832d-f3addde7f8f0
Internal identifier : 2024/31399
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : Innlandet county shall procure a test/assignment tool for teaching. The introduction of artificial intelligence has created a need for tests where students' access to aids can be limited. The development has also led to a need to be able to carry out training situations without access to the internet, artificial intelligence (KI) or language models (LLM). The contracting authority is concerned about future changes in the availability of artificial intelligence. In particular, local variants on hardware without connecting to the internet (Edge AI) can create challenges for carrying out samples themselves with sample tools. It is important that the sample tool is able to meet such challenges in order to achieve the objective of the contract. We are looking for a tool that offers improved functionality compared to Forms. The tool shall be integrated with Teams and provide an option to limit the pupils ́ access to assistive aids during tests. It should also help students focus and be used to train perseverance and concentration without distractions. The tool must also be connected to the Tasks module in Teams, so that assessments can be provided in one overall location. It shall be possible to use all training in sixth form education in Innlandet county. This tool shall not be used as an exam system, as Innlandet county has another system for this. Innlandet county currently has 11,500 pupils and 2,000 participants in the adult education. All shall use the tool from a snare. We would like a service provider who fulfils the requirements for privacy and information security in a satisfactory manner and who can offer a flexible system with a user friendly interface.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72268000 Software supply services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48100000 Industry specific software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48190000 Educational software package

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Innlandet ( NO020 )
Country : Norway

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 300 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
Anskaffelsesforskriften -

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Corruption : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a enforceable verdict has been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, Involving European Communities or European Union Member States (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003, p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier.
Participation in a criminal organisation : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
Money laundering or terrorist financing : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism As defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Fraud : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on protection of the Financial Interests of the European Communities (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Payment of social security contributions : Have tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Payment of taxes : Has the tenderer not fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in the country in which he is established, and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body, or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts connected to terrorist activities by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164, af 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Test/Assignments tool - Qualification
Description : Innlandet county shall procure a test/assignment tool for teaching. The introduction of artificial intelligence has created a need for tests where students' access to aids can be limited. The development has also led to a need to be able to carry out training situations without access to the internet, artificial intelligence (KI) or language models (LLM). The contracting authority is concerned about future changes in the availability of artificial intelligence. In particular, local variants on hardware without connecting to the internet (Edge AI) can create challenges for carrying out samples themselves with sample tools. It is important that the sample tool is able to meet such challenges in order to achieve the objective of the contract. We are looking for a tool that offers improved functionality compared to Forms. The tool shall be integrated with Teams and provide an option to limit the pupils ́ access to assistive aids during tests. It should also help students focus and be used to train perseverance and concentration without distractions. The tool must also be connected to the Tasks module in Teams, so that assessments can be provided in one overall location. It shall be possible to use all training in sixth form education in Innlandet county. This tool shall not be used as an exam system, as Innlandet county has another system for this. Innlandet county currently has 11,500 pupils and 2,000 participants in the adult education. All shall use the tool from a snare. We would like a service provider who fulfils the requirements for privacy and information security in a satisfactory manner and who can offer a flexible system with a user friendly interface.
Internal identifier : 2024/31399

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72268000 Software supply services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48100000 Industry specific software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48190000 Educational software package

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Innlandet ( NO020 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 10/04/2025
Duration end date : 11/04/2028

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 300 000 Norwegian krone

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : 'Total' annual turnover
Description : The tenderer ́s ("total") annual turnover for the number of financial years requested in the tender notice or in the procurement documents is as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Average annual turnover
Description : The tenderer ́s average annual turnover for the number of years requested in the notice or in the procurement documents is as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : "Specific annual turnover"
Description : Are the tenderer's ("specific") annual turnover within the area that the contract applies to and specified in the notice or in the procurement documents for the number of accounting years requested is as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Average set-up
Description : Is the tenderer's average annual turnover within the area requested by the contract and specified in the notice or in the procurement documents for the number of financial years requested:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : The tenderer's establishment date
Description : If the information about the turnover (combined or specific) is not available for the entire requested period, please state the date the company was established, or the tenderers started their business:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Financial key figures
Description : For financial key figures stated in the notice or in the procurement documents, the tenderer declares that the actual value(s) of the requested key figures are as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Liability insurance
Description : The insured amount in the tenderer ́s liability insurance is the following:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Other economic and financial requirements
Description : Regarding any other economic and financial requirements that have been stated in the notice or in the procurement documents, the tenderer declares that:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Taxes and duties
Description : Tenderers are required to have their tax and VAT payments in order. Documentation requirement: • Tax and VAT certificate, not older than six months, calculated from the tender deadline (Norwegian tenderers only). The certificate can be obtained from Altinn. Minimum qualification requirements
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : The tenderer's economic and financial position.
Description : Good credit worthiness is required, at least equivalent to Bisnode score A ( www.soliditet.no). Documentation requirement: Tenderers shall not enclose any documentation. The Contracting Authority will itself obtain credit appraisal/accounting data. If the Tenderer is not subject to credit appraisal or if The tenderer would like to document that the credit rating gives a misleading picture of the financial situation, the economic and financial position can be substantiate with other appropriate documentation. Tenderers shall particularly justify why the credit rating is not available or why it gives a misleading picture. For companies without a score in the Bisnode base, the contracting authority will assess the accounting figures, possibly obtain external help to assess the tenderer's economic and financial position. Tenderers with temporarily reduced credit rating due to notified fission/fusion or equivalent, be approved. Minimum qualification requirements
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Certificates issued by independent bodies for quality assurance standards.
Description : Can tenderers submit certificates issued by independent bodies that document that the tenderer fulfils the stated quality assurance standards, including universal design requirements?
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Certificates issued by independent bodies for environmental management standards.
Description : Is the tenderer able to submit certificates issued by independent bodies as documentation that the tenderer fulfils the stated environmental management systems or standards?
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Registered in a trade register
Description : Tenderers are registered in a professional register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex.
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Registered in a trade register or company register.
Description : Tenderers are registered in a company register or a trade register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex.
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : In the case of service contracts: Authorisations from a particular organisation required
Description : Is a specific authorisation required from a particular organisation to provide the service in the tenderer's home country?
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : In the case of service contracts: Membership in a particular organisation is required
Description : Is it necessary to have a particular membership in a particular organisation in order to provide the service in the tenderer ́s home country?
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Registered company
Description : Tenderers are registered in a professional register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex. Documentation requirement: • Norwegian companies: The tenderer shall be a legally established company. Norwegian companies must document this requirement with a Company Registration Certificate. Foreign companies: Foreign companies must prove that the company is registered in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the tenderer is established.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Services only
Description : Only for services: In the reference period, the tenderer has carried out the following important goods deliveries of the requested type, or the following important services of the requested type. The contracting authority can require up to three years experience and allow experience from the previous three years to be taken into consideration.
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical personnel or technical units
Description : Tenderers can use the following technical personnel or technical units , particularly those who are responsible for quality control: For technical personnel or technical units that do not directly belong to the tenderer ́s business, but if the capacity the tenderer will use, cf. part II, section C, separate ESPD forms shall be supplemented.
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical facilities and quality assurance measures
Description : The tenderer utilises the following technical facilities and quality assurance measures and the tenderer ́s survey and research facility is as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Investigation and research facilities
Description : The tenderer ́s survey and research facilitates are as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Management and tracing of the supply chain
Description : The tenderer will be able to use the following management of the supply chain and tracing systems for the execution of the contract:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Control Permission
Description : For goods or services that are complicated, or that in exceptional cases shall be used for a particular purpose: Will the tenderer allow checks of the tenderer's production capacity or technical capacity and, where necessary, of the survey and research facilities that the tenderer has at its disposal and of quality control measures? The inspections shall be undertaken by the contracting authority or the contracting authority can leave it to a competent public body in the country where the tenderer is established.
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Education and professional qualifications
Description : The following education and professional qualifications are possessed by the tenderer and/or (depending on the requirements set in the notice or in the procurement documents) of the leading employees:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Environmental management measures
Description : Tenderers can employ the following environmental management measures in connection with the execution of the contract:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Number of employees in the management
Description : The tenderer ́s number of employees in the management during the last three years was as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Average workforce
Description : The tenderer's average annual workforce in the last three years has been as follows:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Tools, materials and technical equipment.
Description : Tenderers can use the following tools, material and technical equipment to carry out the contract:
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Portion of the contract to sub-suppliers.
Description : The tenderer is considering to outsource the following part (as a percentage) of the contract to sub-suppliers. Note that if the tenderer has decided to outsource a part of the contract to sub-suppliers and will use the sub-suppliers ́ capacity to carry out this part, a special ESPD will be supplemented for such sub-suppliers, see part II, section C, above.
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer ́s technical and professional qualifications.
Description : a. References are required from equivalent deliveries (complexity/size). Documentation requirement: • Tenderers shall provide a list of the most important relevant deliveries in the last three years, including information on the value, date and recipient (name and email). The references will only be contacted if needed. b. Tenderers shall have sufficient implementation ability and capacity for the execution of Contract. Documentation requirement: • An account of the tenderer ́s organisation and the number of resources within relevant competence areas/functions for the execution of the contract. c. A good and well-functioning quality assurance system/routines are required for the services that shall be provided. 13 Documentation requirement: • An account of the tenderer ́s quality assurance system/routine descriptions and any. management system, or • Copy of a system certificate issued by an accredited certification body or equivalent. documentation. d. Tenderers shall be able to deliver a living system. Documentation requirement: • Log of versions/releases during the last two years. The log should include version numbers, possibly the most important functional changes. Minimum qualification requirements
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Use of other companies' resources
Description : If a tenderer intends to rely on other companies' capacity for financial/economic strength and/or technical/professional qualifications, documentation shall be enclosed stating that the tenderer can use the necessary resources at sub-suppliers, e.g. by a written commitment statement or a written cooperation agreement on this between the tenderer and sub-supplier. The company must also document fulfilment of the qualification requirements. Documentation requirement: • Tenderers must enclose a binding statement from the companies in question or another proof that substantiates that the tenderer can use the offered resources. See the Commitment Statement. • When completing ESPD tenderers must state the use of sub-suppliers and independent ESPD also for sub-supplier(s). Minimum qualification requirements
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Address of the procurement documents : https://permalink.mercell.com/245881011.aspx

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 31/01/2025 22:55 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : ØSTRE INNLANDET TINGRETT

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : INNLANDET FYLKESKOMMUNE
Registration number : 920717152
Postal address : Parkgata 64
Town : HAMAR
Postcode : 2317
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Innlandet ( NO020 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Samuel Andersen
Telephone : +4740044442
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : ØSTRE INNLANDET TINGRETT
Registration number : 973790889
Department : HAMAR
Postal address : Østregate 41
Town : HAMAR
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Innlandet ( NO020 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 62782700
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 134d015e-6069-4dd2-8ab3-8da5eb467f81 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 20/12/2024 14:50 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 20/12/2024 14:54 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00792219-2024
OJ S issue number : 250/2024
Publication date : 24/12/2024