Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of External Workplace Investigation Services

Description

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) is issuing this request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients (defined below). The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of external investigators for workplace investigations and the review of workplace investigations to formally investigate complaints regarding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, Trust in Care, grievance in line with relevant policies, procedures and codes in these areas. The Framework Agreement will be divided into three (3) Lots as described below. Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services (Mini Competition). Lot 1: External Workplace Investigation Services (Cascade). Lot 2: Trust in Care Investigation Services (Cascade). Lot 3: External Review of Workplace Investigations Services (Cascade).