Received
Decided
Part-Granted
Request Reference 22-167
Requester Type Member of the Public
Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

In relation to PAS097F Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Business and Management and ICT Consultancy Services, the following information plus any other information that could reasonably be considered relevant; 1. OGP’s evaluation scores in relation to PA’s submission 1. For each of the 13 Lots: • Scoring allocation framework and methodology (overall and for sub- criteria) • Minutes of Evaluation Meetings in relation to assessment of PA’s submission • All briefing materials, emails, letters and other correspondence (internal and external) relating to assessment and evaluation of PA’s submission • Confirmation of how evaluators were trained and informed on the process • Documentation of OGP’s quality assurance and verification processes 2. OGP’s failure to adhere to the stated process in evaluating PA’s submission 1. Supply Market Analysis Report 2. Framework Design Process 3. Regulation 84 Report 4. Abnormally Low Tenders Report/Approach 5. For each of the 13 Lots: • Confirmation of evaluation team membership. • Confirmation of evaluation team experience and expertise in relevant subject matter areas • Schedule of Lot-specific evaluation meetings 3. OGP’s failure to manage our initial challenge in line with good practice. 1. OGP Complaint Handling Procedures and Processes 2. For each of the 13 Lots: • Confirmation that OGP followed its stated complain handling process • Minutes of Complaint Handing Meetings in relation to assessment of PA’s initial challenge • All briefing materials, emails, letters and other correspondence (internal and external) relating to assessment and evaluation of PA’s initial challenge • Confirmation that those individuals dealing with PA’s challenge to the original evaluation decision were separate from those individuals who initially conducted the evaluation • Confirmation of how those undertaking the complaint handling processes were trained and informed on the process