The collective working life

The Ministry of Labour and Inclusion shall enter into a new four year review contract for collective working life. The agreement shall particularly focus on the working life parties, the collective actors, the tariff agreements, tariff audits and work conflicts, and shall contribute to further developing and communicating the knowledge …

CPV: 73000000 Servicios de investigación y desarrollo y servicios de consultoría conexos, 73200000 Servicios de consultoría en investigación y desarrollo, 73210000 Servicios de consultoría en investigación
Plazo:
10 de febrero de 2025 a las 11:00
Tipo de plazo:
Presentación de una oferta
Lugar de ejecución:
The collective working life
Organismo adjudicador:
Arbeids- og inkluderingsdepartementet
Número de premio:
24/4059

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Arbeids- og inkluderingsdepartementet
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : The collective working life
Description : The Ministry of Labour and Inclusion shall enter into a new four year review contract for collective working life. The agreement shall particularly focus on the working life parties, the collective actors, the tariff agreements, tariff audits and work conflicts, and shall contribute to further developing and communicating the knowledge built up in this area. This shall be done by mapping central activities and developments in collective working life, the development of individual projects on relevant subject areas, and knowledge dissemination to working life organisations, the authorities and society in general. The activities to be mapped include, among other things, monitoring central indicators such as degrees of organisation, tariff agreement coverage and the extent of work conflicts, as well as maintenance and further development of a tariff agreement archive. See annex 1 of the contract for further details on the delivery.
Procedure identifier : deec7f34-3de3-4dfd-b77b-e38692c26060
Internal identifier : 24/4059
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 4 800 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Bankruptcy : Is the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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.
Arrangement with creditors : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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)
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of environmental provisions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
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).
Insolvency : Is the tenderer in an insolvency situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Assets being administered by liquidator : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Have the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting the Contracting Authority's decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Are tenderers aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : Has the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition?
Guilty of grave professional misconduct : Has the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Early termination, damages or other comparable sanctions : Has the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions?
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
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?
Business activities are suspended : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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 : The collective working life
Description : The Ministry of Labour and Inclusion shall enter into a new four year review contract for collective working life. The agreement shall particularly focus on the working life parties, the collective actors, the tariff agreements, tariff audits and work conflicts, and shall contribute to further developing and communicating the knowledge built up in this area. This shall be done by mapping central activities and developments in collective working life, the development of individual projects on relevant subject areas, and knowledge dissemination to working life organisations, the authorities and society in general. The activities to be mapped include, among other things, monitoring central indicators such as degrees of organisation, tariff agreement coverage and the extent of work conflicts, as well as maintenance and further development of a tariff agreement archive. See annex 1 of the contract for further details on the delivery.
Internal identifier : 24/4059

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services
Options :
Description of the options : The assignment will be valid from signing the contract to December 2028 and it has an upper economic limit of NOK 4.8 million excluding VAT. The contract also includes an option to review the normative effects of the tariff agreements, which shall be carried out parallel to the main assignment. The option has an upper economic limit of NOK 1.2 million excluding VAT.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 4 800 000 Norwegian krone

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Financial key figures
Description : Demand Payment of taxes and duties. Documentation requirement Norwegian tenderers: Tax certificate, not older than six months, confirming that the tenderer has fulfilled his tax, social security and VAT payments, can be ordered and obtained from Altinn by using a separate link on the skatteetaten.no. If this is not possible, it can be ordered from the tax collector or the Norwegian Tax Administration. The certificate is electronically certified and is therefore not signed. See the skatteetaten.no for further information. Qualification Requirements Tenderers shall have sufficient economic and financial capacity to fulfil a contract of an equivalent nature and scope, where, among other things, being creditworthy without any requirement for collateral will be adequate. Documentation requirement • A credit rating with key figures from a certified credit rating company or other form of documentation to demonstrate that the requirement has been met. The credit rating shall include the credit rating degree (rating) of the tenderer - typically indicated by a rating code or brief text. The assessment shall include, or be attached, an explanation on the rating code/scale of possible rating codes. The assessment should be based on the last annual accounts.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Registered in a trade register or company register.
Description : Qualification Requirements The tenderer shall be a legally established company. Documentation requirement • Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate or printout from the Register of Entities for non-registration obliged individual companies. • Foreign companies: Confirmation that the company is registered in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the company is established. The confirmation can be submitted in writing or with reference to BRIS.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Services only
Description : Qualification Requirements Tenderers shall have sufficient ability and experience to fulfil a contract of an equivalent nature and scope. Documentation requirement • A description of up to three of the tenderer's most relevant assignments in the last three years, together with information on the contract ́s value, date of delivery or execution and the name of the recipient (if possible). Relevant assignments mean evaluations, mapping and research on working life. Tenderers are themselves responsible for ensuring that the description is of such a nature that it documents that the requirement is met.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Points will be awarded under this award criteria after comparing the tenders ́ total price for the assignment, cf. annex 5 to the contract. Tenderers shall also state the total price for the option, see Annex 5 of the contract.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 10
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Competence of offered personnel
Description : Completed Annex 4 to the contract, Administrative provisions. CVs for offered personnel with a description of the three most relevant assignments for each of the offered resources as well as the function that the tenderer had in the assignments.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Assignment comprehension
Description : Completed Annex 2 to the contract, the Tenderer ́s specification of the Assignment. Completed annex 3 to the contract, Project and progress plan.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 60
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 23/01/2025 11:00 +00:00

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
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 10/02/2025 11:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 2025 Year
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 11/02/2025 11:00 +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 : no
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 : Oslo Tingrett
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Arbeids- og inkluderingsdepartementet
Organisation processing tenders : Arbeids- og inkluderingsdepartementet

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Arbeids- og inkluderingsdepartementet
Registration number : 983 887 457
Postal address : Postboks 8019 Dep
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0030
Country : Norway
Contact point : Kristin Stanwick Bårnås
Telephone : +47 22249090
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo Tingrett
Registration number : 926725939
Postal address : Postboks 2106 Vika
Town : OSLO
Postcode : 0125
Country : Norway
Telephone : +47 22035200
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 3108b99f-5600-499a-a0bf-aa6569c06793 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 06/01/2025 08:05 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 06/01/2025 09:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00006054-2025
OJ S issue number : 4/2025
Publication date : 07/01/2025