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  • Innovation and Consultancy Services (ICS)

    Innovation and Consultancy Services (ICS) provides a range of professional services to the public sector, drawing from the expertise previously available separately in Business Consultancy Services (BCS) and the Innovation Lab (iLab). The NICS Library Service also sits under ICS.

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    Innovation and Consultancy Services (ICS)

    ICS is a multi-disciplinary team of consultants, economists, facilitators, service designers and behavioural scientists that support the public sector to deliver better outcomes for our people through independent advice, insights and service improvement.

    NICS Library Service

    The NICS Library Service can be used by all staff in NI Departments. The service provides users with access to a wide range of information resources, including printed books, e-books, journals and electronic databases. It also offers an ‘ask a librarian’ service for users to request information or publications.

    The Innovation Lab - Case studies, publications and external resources

    Here you will find some examples of the work the Innovation Lab carried out along with useful resources on innovation in the public sector.

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    Most recent publications

    • Long Term Sustainable Future for the Mourne Mountains

      Published 2 July 2026
    • Innovation and Consultancy Services (ICS) Privacy Statement

      Published 26 June 2025
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    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department of Finance including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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