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Sign Language Interpretation Services
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The provision of sign language interpretation services, in BSL and ISL to support the Northern Ireland Assembly's legislative, scrutiny and representational roles. Services will include, but are not limited to:
- Simultaneous live-broadcast sign language interpretation of Assembly business (via NI Assembly TV), events, services and / or materials in support of the Assembly’s legislative, scrutiny and representational roles or to perform its duties.
- Recorded for broadcast sign language interpretation of Assembly business, events, services and / or materials in support of the Assembly’s legislative, scrutiny and representational roles or to perform its duties.
- Sign language interpretation of non-broadcast Assembly business, events, services and / or materials in support of the Assembly’s legislative, scrutiny and representational roles or to perform its duties.
- Active engagement with the Deaf community to seek feedback and inform ongoing improvement of sign language interpretation services.
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Quarter 3
2026-2027
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Replacement of Finance software
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Final requirements are to be agreed, but it could include:
Purchase and implementation of a cloud-based software solution (minimal configuration), including licensing, ongoing support and maintenance of a finance system. It shall be an integrated accounting system and facilitate purchase order processing, approvals, receipting and invoicing along with the reporting of purchase order accruals and commitments.
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Quarter 3
2026-27
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Replacement of HR and payroll software
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Final requirements are to be agreed, but it could include:
Purchase and implementation of a cloud-based software solution (minimal configuration), including licensing, ongoing support and maintenance of an integrated HR and payroll system for Assembly Commission staff, Members and Members' support staff.
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Quarter 3
2026-27
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Broadcasting Services
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Final scope is yet to be agreed, but this contract could cover the following requirements:
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of our broadcasting service which will deliver a professionally run, high quality, yet cost-effective vision, sound and AV services to provide coverage of, and support for, Assembly business. The service will be efficient, flexible, innovative and mirror best industry practice.
The broadcasting service provides and distributes comprehensive coverage, both live and on demand, of all public Assembly proceedings, to media organisations and directly to the public via niassembly.tv (Assembly’s online video service). This includes virtual and hybrid proceedings in the Chamber and for Committees.
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Quarter 2
2027-
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