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Provision of Sign Language Interpretation Services

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Apr 2025 at 09:15

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission has completed the procurement process for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) translation and interpretation services, with a contract awarded to the Kristina Laverty Consortium. This contract aims to support the Assembly’s legislative, scrutiny, and representational roles, ensuring effective communication and engagement with a diverse range of citizens. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, falls under the industry category of translation services with a CPV code of 79530000. The procurement phase has transitioned from tender to award, with the contract signed on 14th April 2025, valued at £178,100. Services may be delivered across the United Kingdom, specifically in-person or remotely, with options for recorded video formats.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language and interpretation services, particularly those capable of providing BSL and ISL translation. Companies that offer innovative approaches to live-broadcast interpretation or remote delivery will find potential for growth and engagement in the legislative processes of Northern Ireland. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in delivering interpretation services within governmental or legislative contexts, will be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. As the contract supports broader engagement in the democratic process, businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to informed decision-making and expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Sign Language Interpretation Services

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is seeking to procure British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) translation and interpretation services in order to deliver its duties and provide an effective service to Members and the public. It is seeking to appoint a supplier of sign language interpretation services, in BSL/ISL, to support the Assembly's legislative, scrutiny and representational roles. This will facilitate understanding by a more diverse range of citizens of the policy, legislative and scrutiny work of the Assembly and its Committees, creating opportunities for broader engagement in the democratic process and leading to more informed and comprehensive decision making by the Assembly. These services may be required to be delivered in-person, in a live-broadcast environment and at times requests may be made for remote delivery, or provision in a recorded for broadcast video format.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is seeking to procure British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) translation and interpretation services in order to deliver its duties and provide an effective service to Members and the public. It is seeking to appoint a supplier of sign language interpretation services, in BSL/ISL, to support the Assembly's legislative, scrutiny and representational roles. This will facilitate understanding by a more diverse range of citizens of the policy, legislative and scrutiny work of the Assembly and its Committees, creating opportunities for broader engagement in the democratic process and leading to more informed and comprehensive decision making by the Assembly. These services may be required to be delivered in-person, in a live-broadcast environment and at times requests may be made for remote delivery, or provision in a recorded for broadcast video format.

Renewal: prior to expiry this contract may be renewed or re tendered

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d62c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017183-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£178,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Assembly Commission
Additional Buyers

NI Assembly

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3XX
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kristina Laverty Consortium

Further Information

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