The Minister for Justice and Equality (the ‘Contracting Authority’) is issuing this request for tenders (‘RFT’) with the assistance of the Office of Government Procurement (the ‘OGP’), an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service.

(The Contracting Authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’)) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).

The division of the Contracting Authority that is charged with providing accommodation and ancillary services to persons seeking international protection in the state is the Reception and Integration Agency (‘RIA’).

In summary, the services comprise:

The provision of suitable accommodation within the Republic of Ireland for persons seeking international protection by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA), as described in this RFT. The successful tenderer(s) shall operate a system of independent living which comprises of a food hall for the distribution of food stuffs, toiletries and cleaning materials for residents’ use. There shall also be facilities available to residents to allow them to store and cook food. Independent living where referred to in this document shall mean the above.

In summary, the services comprise:

The provision of suitable accommodation within the Republic of Ireland for persons seeking international protection by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA), as described in this RFT. The successful tenderer(s) shall operate a system of independent living which comprises of a food hall for the distribution of food stuffs, toiletries and cleaning materials for residents’ use. There shall also be facilities available to residents to allow them to store and cook food. Independent living where referred to in this document shall mean the above.