Protected Disclosures Services

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This framework agreement provides services related to the receipt and investigation of protected disclosures.

In summary, the Services comprise a range of third-party investigative and recipient services to public bodies seeking to meet their obligations under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (amended). The intention is that Framework Clients may purchase such Third-Party Protected Disclosures Services when and if specific needs arise within the terms of the Framework Agreement. This framework provides a range of third party investigative and recipient services to public bodies seeking to meet their obligations under the Protected Disclosures Act.

•Lot 1: Full investigative services into an alleged wrong doing disclosed under the 2014 Act (amended), including the review of s uch

investigations.

•Lot 2: Full investigative services of allegations of penalisation or adverse treatment as a result of having made a disclosur e o f a

wrongdoing made pursuant to the 2014 Act (amended), including the review of such investigations.

•Lot 3: Provision of a third party confidential recipient service pursuant to section 6(2) of the Protected Disclosures Act 20 14, as amended (the “Confidential Recipient”).

For a more detailed overview, please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.

All eligible public sector clients. A comprehensive list of who can use this framework is available in the User Guide.

Valid from: 26 Sep 2022

Expiry: 5 Sep 2025

Contract extensions may be available for this arrangement; please check the Buyer Zone or contact support@ogp.gov.ie for further information. Specifically, if you are concerned that the expiry date will have an impact on your requirements.

Drawdowns from this framework agreement will be conducted through Direct Drawdown and Mini-competition

Lot 1: Mini-competitions, Cascade or Rotation.

Lot 2: Direct Drawdown Cascade or Rotation

Lot 3: Direct Drawdown Single Supplier (correct Typo on 'Single')

For Direct drawdown:

Where Direct Drawdown is available you must copy the Notification to Activate Goods/Services Form (NAGF or NASF) onto your own headed paper and complete accordingly.

Once you have completed this, it must be sent to the Contractor.

The Contractor will counter sign and return it to you. The Contractor will then contact you to determine requirements.

To get started please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.

To access the full details of this framework agreement, log onto the Buyer Zone website and search for ‘Protected Disclosures Services’ or contact the OGP's Support Helpdesk team.

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