Framework agreement communication services

One of Norad's assignments is to share knowledge on development problems and the results of Norwegian aid. Furthermore, communication and transparency about the company is a general responsibility that the government directorate has. This is done by several means and channels. Most of it is solved by internal forces, but …

CPV: 79000000 Usługi biznesowe: prawnicze, marketingowe, konsultingowe, rekrutacji, drukowania i zabezpieczania, 79411000 Ogólne usługi doradcze w zakresie zarządzania, 79416000 Usługi public relations, 79416100 Usługi zarządzania public relations, 79416200 Usługi doradcze public relations, 79430000 Usługi zarządzania kryzysowego
Miejsce wykonania:
Framework agreement communication services
Miejsce udzielenia zamówienia:
Norad – Direktoratet for utviklingssamarbeid
Numer nagrody:
2400219

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Norad – Direktoratet for utviklingssamarbeid
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Framework agreement communication services
Description : One of Norad's assignments is to share knowledge on development problems and the results of Norwegian aid. Furthermore, communication and transparency about the company is a general responsibility that the government directorate has. This is done by several means and channels. Most of it is solved by internal forces, but there is also a need for the purchase of external assistance and competence. Assignments that an external partner can assist with are connected to the development of, for example, information campaigns, content production, ongoing consultancy services for crisis communication, procurement of surveys and analyses for communication purposes. Concept development, project management and sales as well as media placement can be a part of an assignment. Finally, courses in e.g. media training, writing training in clear languages and presentation techniques are relevant for such an agreement.
Procedure identifier : 5e16f5c5-37a8-4330-86b3-1d40b2c6efd6
Internal identifier : 2400219
Type of procedure : Restricted
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79411000 General management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416000 Public relations services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416100 Public relations management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416200 Public relations consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79430000 Crisis management services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Bygdøy allé 2
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0257
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 25 000 000 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 : Framework agreement communication services
Description : One of Norad's assignments is to share knowledge on development problems and the results of Norwegian aid. Furthermore, communication and transparency about the company is a general responsibility that the government directorate has. This is done by several means and channels. Most of it is solved by internal forces, but there is also a need for the purchase of external assistance and competence. Assignments that an external partner can assist with are connected to the development of, for example, information campaigns, content production, ongoing consultancy services for crisis communication, procurement of surveys and analyses for communication purposes. Concept development, project management and sales as well as media placement can be a part of an assignment. Finally, courses in e.g. media training, writing training in clear languages and presentation techniques are relevant for such an agreement.
Internal identifier : 2400219

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79411000 General management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416000 Public relations services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416100 Public relations management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79416200 Public relations consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79430000 Crisis management services
Quantity : 260

5.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Bygdøy allé 2
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0257
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 24/04/2025
Duration end date : 23/04/2027

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The framework agreement can be extended until 23.04.2029

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 25 000 000 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
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

5.1.9 Selection criteria

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 : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Technical and professional qualifications
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : The applicant ́s most important (maximum five in total) relevant deliveries/references in the last three years, see the first 5.4 bullet points. With emphasis on the development of information campaigns, content production and assistance in crisis communication. Note that CVs shall not be enclosed, or any core team shall be named in stage I of the competition.
Use of this criterion : 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 : Used
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
Minimum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 5
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Relevant competence with implementation ability
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Solution proposal
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
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

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Deadline for requesting additional information : 22/01/2025 23:00 +00:00
Ad hoc communication channel :
Name : Mercell EU-supply

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of the procedure :
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to submit tenders : 14/02/2025
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
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 04/02/2025 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 :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Klagenemnda for offentlige anskaffelser
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Skatteetaten
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Miljødirektoratet
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Arbeidstilsynet
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Norad – Direktoratet for utviklingssamarbeid
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Norad – Direktoratet for utviklingssamarbeid
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Norad – Direktoratet for utviklingssamarbeid

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Norad – Direktoratet for utviklingssamarbeid
Registration number : 971277882
Postal address : Pb 1303 Vika
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0112
Country : Norway
Contact point : Sigbjørn Nerland
Telephone : +47 223980000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Klagenemnda for offentlige anskaffelser
Registration number : 918 195 548
Postal address : Pb 511 Sentrum
Town : Bergen
Postcode : 5805
Country : Norway
Telephone : +47 55193000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Skatteetaten
Registration number : 974 761 076
Postal address : Fredrik Selmers vei 4
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0663
Country : Norway
Telephone : 80080800
Roles of this organisation :
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Miljødirektoratet
Registration number : 999 601 391
Postal address : Brattørkaia 15B
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7010
Country : Norway
Telephone : 73580500
Roles of this organisation :
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed

8.1 ORG-0005

Official name : Arbeidstilsynet
Registration number : 974 761 211
Postal address : Østensjøveien 34
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0667
Country : Norway
Telephone : 73199700
Roles of this organisation :
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 1754d196-90e7-45f4-b676-c914b2ea9997 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 06/01/2025 09:00 +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 : 00007566-2025
OJ S issue number : 4/2025
Publication date : 07/01/2025