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Suffolk and North East Essex Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

25 Jun 2025 at 11:49

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

19 May 2025 at 16:51

Tender Notice
Award

19 May 2025 at 16:41

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 17:10

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Nov 2024 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Planning

05 Nov 2024 at 13:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded a contract to Suffolk GP Federation CIC for the "Suffolk and North East Essex Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service." This ambitious initiative falls under the health services category, aiming to offer a comprehensive integrated health service for individuals diagnosed with ME/CFS or Long Covid. The contract's estimated value is £5,451,475 over a period of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Covering the Suffolk and North East Essex region, the awarded contract will apply NHS standard inflation adjustments. The latest details indicate this contract was signed on 19th May 2025, marking the completion of the competitive procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This service presents significant business opportunities, particularly for healthcare organisations specialising in the management of complex chronic conditions. Given the contract's focus on providing early diagnoses and tailored care plans, companies skilled in innovative healthcare solutions, particularly those experienced in multi-disciplinary service delivery, are well-placed to engage with this contract. Furthermore, businesses with expertise in integrated care, collaboration across primary and community services, and those capable of scaling health services to cater to rising demands will find this environment conducive for growth and service expansion. The contracting framework prioritises quality and innovation, which means businesses that demonstrate value through high-quality care provision and efficient service delivery could further establish a strong presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suffolk and North East Essex Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service

Notice Description

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board are issuing Procurement Documentation in connection with the competitive procurement of the Suffolk and North East Essex Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service. The service is being commissioned to provide a specialist integrated health service which includes but is not limited to an activity management and pacing programme to patients who have ME&CFS and/or Long Covid and have been referred to the service in accordance with the referral criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board are issuing Procurement Documentation in connection with the competitive procurement of the Suffolk and North East Essex Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service. The service is being commissioned to provide a specialist integrated health service which includes but is not limited to an activity management and pacing programme to patients who have ME&CFS and/or Long Covid and have been referred to the service in accordance with the referral criteria. Key aims of the service are to provide early ME&CFS and/or Long Covid diagnosis for patients across SNEE ICS with a personalised care and support plan for ongoing management and signposting to appropriate services. This Contract is being advertised with a potential duration of 3 years plus up to a 2-year extension. The Contract will be funded as a block contract with an anticipated total of PS5,451,475.00 across the potential five years. The awarded Contract will be subject to the NHS standard inflation net of efficiency requirements, which will be applied to the Contract annually. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Additional information: The Authority may wish to introduce additional services during the lifetime of the contract ("Contract modifications"). Such contract modifications will be contemplated where additional requirements are similar and or complementary to the services already included in the Specification, at any given time. Such expansion would be by the addition of services commissioned by the Authority as named in the Contract Notice. To this end, the Bidder should be aware that after the award of contract, there is a possibility that the successful Bidder may be offered a variation to the contract in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Options: This Contract is being advertised with a potential duration of 3 years plus up to a 2-year extension.

Renewal: This Contract is being advertised with a potential duration of 3 years plus up to a 2-year extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035013-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£5,451,475 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,451,475 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Further Information

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