Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Irish Language Legislative Editing Services

Description

Under the Constitution, Acts of the Oireachtas must be published in both official languages. This work is currently undertaken in-house by Rannóg an Aistriúcháin. While Rannóg an Aistriúcháin is currently in a position to produce official translations of new legislation in a timely manner, historical arrears frequently prove a limiting factor in this regard as non-current Acts often need to be prioritised in response to requirements. Consequently, an Arrears Clearance Strategy has been devised and agreement reached to outsource Primary Legislative editing services with a view to effectively addressing the historical arrears. Approximately 620 translated Acts await editing and publication. This equates to circa 22,000 pages of legislation which require editing. The intention of this Request for Tenders is to obtain Nominated Editorial Resources, through a Framework process, which will be used by Rannóg an Aistriúcháin for the editing of draft Irish language translations of Acts of the Oireachtas.