--- title: "Integrated language and communication service Market Engagement Event on behalf of Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-08-20" --- # Integrated language and communication service Market Engagement Event on behalf of Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit for an Integrated Language and Communication Service, aimed at enhancing communication for patients in primary care. The market engagement event is scheduled for 17th September 2019, taking place at H Suite, 100 Icknield Port Rd, Birmingham B16 0AA, from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and attend this event, with a registration deadline of 16th September 2019, which is also the engagement end date. This process is currently in the planning stage under the health services industry category. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialize in health-related services, interpreting, and communication solutions. Providers attending the market engagement event will have the chance to network, gain insights into the service specifications, and contribute to shaping the procurement process, ultimately aiming to address a growing demand for language and communication services within the NHS framework. ## Notice ** THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ** Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG are considering procurement of an Integrated Language and Communication Service. The aim of this service is to provide an integrated language and communication service for all patients accessing primary care. The service aims are to; * Meet current demand of interpreting services * Manage future growing demand of interpreting services * Enable patients and staff to overcome communication barriers and build capacity for patient activation, to improve knowledge, skills and confidence * a place-based language and communication system that encourages, more collaborative working and puts the outcomes of our population at the heart This notice intends to identify suppliers who would like to express an interest in providing this service and to invite all interested parties to attend a Market Engagement Event. The event details are as follows: Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019 Venue: H Suite, 100 Icknield Port Rd, Birmingham B16 0AA Time: 2.00pm to 4.30pm Tea and Coffee will be provided. The Agenda will be: 1 - Welcome and Introductions 2 - Specification & Service Model 3 - Questions 4 - Procurement Process 5 - Questions 6 - Networking time for providers 7 - Close If you wish to attend the event please see Additional Information section below for details on how to register your interest. Please note interest is limited to three persons per organisation. To register your interest in this event please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/integrated-language-and-communication-service-market-engagement-event-tickets-69872706145 Additional information: If you wish to attend the event please see Additional Information section below for details on how to register your interest. Please note interest is limited to three persons per organisation. To register your interest in this event please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/integrated-language-and-communication-service-market-engagement-event-tickets-69872706145 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3c1ea7-cded-46b7-b9aa-f70fb56b035c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | WEST BROMWICH | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 9LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2019 at 13:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3c1ea7-cded-46b7-b9aa-f70fb56b035c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3c1ea7-cded-46b7-b9aa-f70fb56b035c 20th August 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8c16c35-e95d-4a31-88a2-d8fbfcf0b236 **DRAFT** Specification ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/integrated-language-and-communication-service-market-engagement-event-tickets-69872706145 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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