Modification to Provision of Professional & Consultancy Services to Support The Residential Tenancies Board Review, Improve and Reengineer Internal Business Processes

This will be a 12-month extension through to June 2026. The RTB has identified as a strategic imperative the need to undertake a review of its key processes with the main objective of obtaining efficiencies and identifying synergies, raising business efficiency and effectiveness at all levels across the organisation. It …

CPV: 79000000 Services aux entreprises: droit, marketing, conseil, recrutement, impression et sécurité
Lieu d'exécution:
Modification to Provision of Professional & Consultancy Services to Support The Residential Tenancies Board Review, Improve and Reengineer Internal Business Processes
Service d'adjudication:
Residential Tenancies Board
Numéro d'adjudication:
www.rtb.ie

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Residential Tenancies Board
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Housing and community amenities

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Modification to Provision of Professional & Consultancy Services to Support The Residential Tenancies Board Review, Improve and Reengineer Internal Business Processes
Description : This will be a 12-month extension through to June 2026. The RTB has identified as a strategic imperative the need to undertake a review of its key processes with the main objective of obtaining efficiencies and identifying synergies, raising business efficiency and effectiveness at all levels across the organisation. It is expected that processes will be optimised by reducing process steps and avoiding duplication. It is envisaged that the supplier will support the RTB in these endeavours over the lifetime of the contract. purpose of To give context to the RTB’s requirements, a breakdown of the services sought is listed below: Grant Thornton will: • review current case processing to ensure optimal processes are in place and use of resources are understood and effectively applied. • provide an improved process to manage the process of implementing new legislation. • analyse all available data and advise on how it can better allocate resources, ensure optimum queue management, productivity and improved timelines. • conduct a review of the quality process of Adjudicators/Mediators and the quality processes the team follow thereafter. • provide recommendations on where processes need to be improved to become more efficient, robust and consistent in delivering a quality service. • review and improve the ‘as is’ processes and undertake a gap analysis to ensure the requirements in the D&T module of RTB360 aligns with the business needs. (Now Service Now) • map all “as-is” processes and legal bases related to registration, registration enforcement and compliance steps; • map all “as-is” processes related to investigating and sanctioning improper conducts and certain criminal offences; • map all “as-is” inter-relationships between all relevant functional areas/teams/roles within the RTB. • map all “as is” data sources to the RTB that are used to identify civil and criminal offences. • assist in the design of streamlined, efficient and legally compliant future state processes for driving compliance and selecting cases for further action; • map all future state processes. In addition, input will be sought for opportunities to maximise outcomes for the RTB. The RTB will be seeking specific proposals and insight around elements such as: • Analysis of current level of ‘As Is’ within the organisation, the proposal of a future ‘To Be’, and the formulation of a programme to migrate to the agreed future state of the organisation. • Conducting gap analyses of current state/desired state for new or ongoing BPM/BPI/BPR initiatives • Implementation of Continuous Process Improvement programmes, initiatives, and Processes • Identify & document the current roles, responsibilities and day to day activities of the existing teams in carrying out their work • Provide detailed documentation on all new processes and proposed change management structures (proposed Roles & Responsibilities matrix) • Review Data Management practices in place and identify filing rules (email, reports, share drives, IT systems -centrally managed and silo based) • Utilise best practice management strategies & expertise in the development of “To-Be” future state processes and KPIs for these processes. • Produce a comprehensive report on all findings & recommendations in relation to BPM • Facilitate workshops with relevant teams in the formulation of the “To-Be” process maps and associated documentation • Provide a recommendation in terms of suitable IT systems in line with the agreed processes changes • Benchmarking. • Lean, Six Sigma and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies and practices. • Enhance BPM/BPI/BPR standards and guidelines and develop thereof where applicable • Enhance the BPM/BPI/BPR operating model and standardisation of organisational structures • Review the current BPM repositories • Recommend BPM/BPI/BPR industry benchmarks/trends, best practices and methods • Business Process & Value-Stream Mapping and Flowcharting • Designing and implementing BPM/BPI/BPR • Training and education services explaining the benefits of BPM, BPI & BPR, including but not limited to Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management and related bodies of knowledge, • Implementation of BPM/BPI/BPR and a process culture within an organisation • Establish the necessary portfolio, programme and/or project management structures required to support the review, improvement and re-engineering of internal business processes, and the implementation of technological solutions as required. • Establish robust governance and reporting systems to support necessary programmes and projects. • Manage third-party vendors and subcontractors deemed necessary for the completion of agreed deliverables and work packages. • Manage resourcing and billing for all services provided by Grant Thornton and any third-party vendors or subcontractors utilised through the extended framework agreement. • Support the development of short-term ICT strategies and roadmaps to build upon the system implementations completed in 2025 and set the foundation for the subsequent managed services project in 2026 and beyond. • Translate the organisational vision, strategic goals and business imperatives into design principles for the organisation’s IT architecture. • Conduct a financial review of the RTB360 system, specifically in terms of audit refund logic, system-generated risks, and potential financial leakage. • Review the current IT architecture against business requirements, determining the efficacy of existing platforms. • Develop a Business Glossary and Conceptual Data Model. • Develop the future state IT architecture design and conduct a gap analysis. • Develop an IT roadmap to transition RTB from the current state to the future state and conduct a readiness assessment. • Support RTB to complete time-sensitive ServiceNow Implementations: o Compliance and Enforcement o Customer Service and Registrations o ServiceNow Upgrade o Essential enhancements to the Disputes system.
Procedure identifier : cd1916c0-72e8-40f8-b1b0-528d29be1f1b
Internal identifier : www.rtb.ie
Type of procedure : Open

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : O'Connell Bridge House, D'Olier Street, Dublin 2
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02 RR99
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 500 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 1 500 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Modification to Provision of Professional & Consultancy Services to Support the Residential Tenancies Board Review, Improve and Reengineer Internal Business Processes
Description : This will be a 12-month extension through to June 2026. The RTB has identified as a strategic imperative the need to undertake a review of its key processes with the main objective of obtaining efficiencies and identifying synergies, raising business efficiency and effectiveness at all levels across the organisation. It is expected that processes will be optimised by reducing process steps and avoiding duplication. It is envisaged that the supplier will support the RTB in these endeavours over the lifetime of the contract. purpose of To give context to the RTB’s requirements, a breakdown of the services sought is listed below: Grant Thornton will: • review current case processing to ensure optimal processes are in place and use of resources are understood and effectively applied. • provide an improved process to manage the process of implementing new legislation. • analyse all available data and advise on how it can better allocate resources, ensure optimum queue management, productivity and improved timelines. • conduct a review of the quality process of Adjudicators/Mediators and the quality processes the team follow thereafter. • provide recommendations on where processes need to be improved to become more efficient, robust and consistent in delivering a quality service. • review and improve the ‘as is’ processes and undertake a gap analysis to ensure the requirements in the D&T module of RTB360 aligns with the business needs. (Now Service Now) • map all “as-is” processes and legal bases related to registration, registration enforcement and compliance steps; • map all “as-is” processes related to investigating and sanctioning improper conducts and certain criminal offences; • map all “as-is” inter-relationships between all relevant functional areas/teams/roles within the RTB. • map all “as is” data sources to the RTB that are used to identify civil and criminal offences. • assist in the design of streamlined, efficient and legally compliant future state processes for driving compliance and selecting cases for further action; • map all future state processes. In addition, input will be sought for opportunities to maximise outcomes for the RTB. The RTB will be seeking specific proposals and insight around elements such as: • Analysis of current level of ‘As Is’ within the organisation, the proposal of a future ‘To Be’, and the formulation of a programme to migrate to the agreed future state of the organisation. • Conducting gap analyses of current state/desired state for new or ongoing BPM/BPI/BPR initiatives • Implementation of Continuous Process Improvement programmes, initiatives, and Processes • Identify & document the current roles, responsibilities and day to day activities of the existing teams in carrying out their work • Provide detailed documentation on all new processes and proposed change management structures (proposed Roles & Responsibilities matrix) • Review Data Management practices in place and identify filing rules (email, reports, share drives, IT systems -centrally managed and silo based) • Utilise best practice management strategies & expertise in the development of “To-Be” future state processes and KPIs for these processes. • Produce a comprehensive report on all findings & recommendations in relation to BPM • Facilitate workshops with relevant teams in the formulation of the “To-Be” process maps and associated documentation • Provide a recommendation in terms of suitable IT systems in line with the agreed processes changes • Benchmarking. • Lean, Six Sigma and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies and practices. • Enhance BPM/BPI/BPR standards and guidelines and develop thereof where applicable • Enhance the BPM/BPI/BPR operating model and standardisation of organisational structures • Review the current BPM repositories • Recommend BPM/BPI/BPR industry benchmarks/trends, best practices and methods • Business Process & Value-Stream Mapping and Flowcharting • Designing and implementing BPM/BPI/BPR • Training and education services explaining the benefits of BPM, BPI & BPR, including but not limited to Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management and related bodies of knowledge, • Implementation of BPM/BPI/BPR and a process culture within an organisation • Establish the necessary portfolio, programme and/or project management structures required to support the review, improvement and re-engineering of internal business processes, and the implementation of technological solutions as required. • Establish robust governance and reporting systems to support necessary programmes and projects. • Manage third-party vendors and subcontractors deemed necessary for the completion of agreed deliverables and work packages. • Manage resourcing and billing for all services provided by Grant Thornton and any third-party vendors or subcontractors utilised through the extended framework agreement. • Support the development of short-term ICT strategies and roadmaps to build upon the system implementations completed in 2025 and set the foundation for the subsequent managed services project in 2026 and beyond. • Translate the organisational vision, strategic goals and business imperatives into design principles for the organisation’s IT architecture. • Conduct a financial review of the RTB360 system, specifically in terms of audit refund logic, system-generated risks, and potential financial leakage. • Review the current IT architecture against business requirements, determining the efficacy of existing platforms. • Develop a Business Glossary and Conceptual Data Model. • Develop the future state IT architecture design and conduct a gap analysis. • Develop an IT roadmap to transition RTB from the current state to the future state and conduct a readiness assessment. • Support RTB to complete time-sensitive ServiceNow Implementations: o Compliance and Enforcement o Customer Service and Registrations o ServiceNow Upgrade o Essential enhancements to the Disputes system.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Quantity : 1 hour

5.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : O'Connell Bridge House, D'Olier Street, Dublin 2
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02 RR99
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 500 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : Cost
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 3 000

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation signing the contract : Residential Tenancies Board

6. Results

Maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice : 1 500 000 Euro
Approximate value of the framework agreements : 1 500 000 Euro

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0001

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 1 500 000 Euro
Re-estimated value of the framework agreement : 1 500 000 Euro

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Grant Thornton
Tender :
Tender identifier : TPA-0001
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
Value of the tender : 1 500 000 Euro
The tender was ranked : yes
Rank in the list of winners : 1
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : Yes
Subcontracting value is known : no
Subcontracting percentage is known : no
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : TPA-0001
Date on which the winner was chosen : 30/04/2021
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 10/06/2021
The contract is awarded within a framework agreement : no
Organisation signing the contract : Residential Tenancies Board

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 2

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Residential Tenancies Board
Registration number : unknown
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02 RR99
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 01 702 8100
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation signing the contract

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Grant Thornton
Size of the economic operator : Large
Registration number : unknown
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02 ED70
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0001

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 55c359ca-c2da-43f1-ade1-4db24bc92c00 - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 27/08/2025 13:51 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00561978-2025
OJ S issue number : 164/2025
Publication date : 28/08/2025