Review of the ICT system and alternative solutions for training for prisoners.

Prisoners have the same rights (and obligations) for training as other citizens in society. The training offer is a central part of the offer of activities in Norwegian prisons, and is decisive for good return to society. A digital system is currently being used in the training in prison that …

CPV: 39162100 Material pedagógico, 39162110 Material escolar, 48000000 Paquetes de software y sistemas de información, 48100000 Paquetes de software específico de un sector económico, 48190000 Paquetes de software educativo, 48200000 Paquetes de software de conexión en red, Internet e intranet, 80500000 Servicios de formación, 72000000 Servicios TI: consultoría, desarrollo de software, Internet y apoyo, 75000000 Servicios de administración pública, defensa y servicios de seguridad social, 75121000 Servicios administrativos educativos, 75200000 Prestación de servicios para la comunidad, 79400000 Servicios de consultoría comercial y de gestión y servicios afines, 79412000 Servicios de consultoría en gestión financiera, 79415200 Servicios de consultoría en diseño, 80100000 Servicios de enseñanza primaria, 80200000 Servicios de enseñanza secundaria, 80300000 Servicios de enseñanza superior, 80400000 Servicios de enseñanza para adultos y otros servicios de enseñanza, 80420000 Servicios de aprendizaje electrónico, 80590000 Servicios de tutoría, 85312300 Servicios de orientación y asesoramiento, 85312320 Servicios de asesoramiento
Plazo:
8 de agosto de 2025 a las 10:00
Tipo de plazo:
Presentación de una oferta
Lugar de ejecución:
Review of the ICT system and alternative solutions for training for prisoners.
Organismo adjudicador:
Utdanningsdirektoratet
Número de premio:
2025/5285

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Utdanningsdirektoratet
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Review of the ICT system and alternative solutions for training for prisoners.
Description : Prisoners have the same rights (and obligations) for training as other citizens in society. The training offer is a central part of the offer of activities in Norwegian prisons, and is decisive for good return to society. A digital system is currently being used in the training in prison that shall be phased out. It is, therefore, being developed a new ICT system (Resort) to meet the relevant requirements for educational training and safety. The new ICT system has been piloted in Agder prison since 2024 and, according to plan, the pilot will be expanded to several departments and prisons in 2025. There are considerable costs connected to the system, particularly when scaling up to several prisons and it is assessed whether the solution is appropriate to use for all prisoners, regardless of the security level. The Norwegian Directorate of Education (Udir) and the Directorate of Correctional Services (KDI) have been given the task of examining the possibilities of downsizing the implementation of the new ICT system and examining different alternatives thereof. Udir and KDI also cooperate with Vestland Fylkeskommune (Vflk) for the execution of the assignment. Udir has been given responsibility for managing the review and is carrying out procurement of competence that can assist.
Procedure identifier : a6112635-41d3-4fca-bfb8-b5400b776c32
Internal identifier : 2025/5285
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Main features of the procedure : Udir needs assistance from a team of consultants for the review, where the team shall have a total of 3 full-time positions for a limited period. The three full-time positions can be divided between three or several consultants at varying job sizes, it is up to the tenderer to offer a comprehensive team who can fulfil the assignment assignment requirements. The team shall work together with udir's employees. Alternatives can be both digital and non-digital. A national roll-out of the piloted ICT system shall be estimated in the assignment. This includes assessing costs connected to a scaled-down system. Different alternatives to the piloted ICT system must also be financially reviewed.  The contract has a maximum value limit of NOK 3,000,000. The review is an urgent assignment and it is important for Udir that the offered consultants can start work from Monday 1 September 2025. Udir's ambition is that the majority of the review is completed during September or early October due to external deadlines.  The contract will be valid until the review has been carried out or the financial value limit is exhausted. The review will be carried out under Udir ́s management and the consultants will cooperate with Udir on further details of the progress plan and deliveries. The assignment will start with a joint review of the assignment and plan the execution. A comprehensive description of the delivery is in the attached competition documents. The Norwegian Directorate of Education and Training reserves the right to political decisions that can lead to changes in the scope of the assignment.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 85312300 Guidance and counselling services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39162100 Teaching equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39162110 Teaching supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48100000 Industry specific software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48190000 Educational software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75000000 Administration, defence and social security services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75121000 Administrative educational services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75200000 Provision of services to the community
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79412000 Financial management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79415200 Design consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80100000 Primary education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80200000 Secondary education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80300000 Higher education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80400000 Adult and other education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80420000 E-learning services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80500000 Training services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80590000 Tutorial services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 85312320 Counselling services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
Anskaffelsesforskriften - Chapter I and III

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
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.
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).
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).
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)
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.
Child labour and including 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).
Breaching obligation relating to 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?
Breaching obligation relating to 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?

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Review of the ICT system and alternative solutions for training for prisoners.
Description : Prisoners have the same rights (and obligations) for training as other citizens in society. The training offer is a central part of the offer of activities in Norwegian prisons, and is decisive for good return to society. A digital system is currently being used in the training in prison that shall be phased out. It is, therefore, being developed a new ICT system (Resort) to meet the relevant requirements for educational training and safety. The new ICT system has been piloted in Agder prison since 2024 and, according to plan, the pilot will be expanded to several departments and prisons in 2025. There are considerable costs connected to the system, particularly when scaling up to several prisons and it is assessed whether the solution is appropriate to use for all prisoners, regardless of the security level. The Norwegian Directorate of Education (Udir) and the Directorate of Correctional Services (KDI) have been given the task of examining the possibilities of downsizing the implementation of the new ICT system and examining different alternatives thereof. Udir and KDI also cooperate with Vestland Fylkeskommune (Vflk) for the execution of the assignment. Udir has been given responsibility for managing the review and is carrying out procurement of competence that can assist.
Internal identifier : 2025/5285

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 85312300 Guidance and counselling services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39162100 Teaching equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39162110 Teaching supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48100000 Industry specific software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48190000 Educational software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75000000 Administration, defence and social security services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75121000 Administrative educational services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75200000 Provision of services to the community
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79412000 Financial management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79415200 Design consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80100000 Primary education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80200000 Secondary education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80300000 Higher education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80400000 Adult and other education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80420000 E-learning services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80500000 Training services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80590000 Tutorial services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 85312320 Counselling services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 14/08/2025
Duration end date : 31/12/2025

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

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Notice
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : Be up-to-date with tax, employer contribution and VAT payments. Tax and VAT certificate, not older than six months (applies to Norwegian tenderers).
Criterion : Enrolment in a trade register
Description : Be registered in a company register, professional register or a trade register in the country where the tenderer is established. Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate Foreign companies: Confirmation that the tenderer is registered in a company register, professional register or a commerce register in the country where the tenderer is established.
Criterion : References on specified deliveries
Description : Experience from comparable contracts. Description of the Tenderer's three most relevant contracts in the course of the last 3 years. The description must include a statement of the assignment ́s value, date and recipient. It is the tenderer ́s responsibility to document relevance through the description.

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Deadline for requesting additional information : 29/07/2025 10:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://permalink.mercell.com/260488395.aspx

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
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 08/08/2025 10:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 3 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 08/08/2025 10:00 +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 : yes
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

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Oslo tingrett
Information about review deadlines : C.f. the Procurement Regulations.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Oslo tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Utdanningsdirektoratet
Registration number : 970018131
Postal address : Schweigaardsgate 15b
Town : OSLO
Postcode : 0135
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Kari Kiperberg Werenskjold
Telephone : +47 95752714
Fax : +47 23301200
Internet address : http://www.udir.no/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo tingrett
Registration number : 926725939
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : e393cffb-4d35-4f71-ad8c-6f53dcd8a2cd - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 26/06/2025 10:39 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 26/06/2025 11:14 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00416519-2025
OJ S issue number : 121/2025
Publication date : 27/06/2025