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title: "Provision of Sign Language Interpretation Services"
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# Provision of Sign Language Interpretation Services

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d62c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017183-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,100 |
| Lots value | £178,100 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION |
| Additional buyers | NI ASSEMBLY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3XX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KRISTINA LAVERTY CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017183-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002575-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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