# Integrated language and communication service Market Engagement Event on behalf of Sandwell &amp; West Birmingham CCG

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT](/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit/contract-awards)
- Published: 20 August 2019
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 2c3c1ea7-cded-46b7-b9aa-f70fb56b035c-309182
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c500da25-7d9c-4750-b869-dddb99ba308a

## Description

\*\* THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT \*\* Sandwell &amp; 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 &amp; 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3c1ea7-cded-46b7-b9aa-f70fb56b035c-309182)
