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Adult Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service (NL, NEL, York & North Yorkshire)

NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2025 at 08:44

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a specialist service for managing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) across the regions of North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire, York, and North Yorkshire, excluding Harrogate and Rural District. The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, with the contract award date set for 17 March 2025. The contract term spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, with an approximate lifetime value of £1,029,450. The service focuses on comprehensive assessment, treatment plans, evidence-based interventions, and support to local clinicians, ensuring continuity of care according to NICE guidelines. The process used was a direct award under the Health Care Services guidelines, and this intention marks the start of the standstill period for representations by providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical specialist services, particularly those experienced in managing chronic conditions like ME/CFS. Organisations capable of delivering holistic assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and providing expert advice and interventions will find this contract rewarding and beneficial for growth. Additionally, businesses well-versed in collaborating with a range of healthcare and social care professionals to provide seamless services will be ideal candidates. Innovators in health inequality reduction, service sustainability, and social value will be highly regarded, making this an excellent chance for such entities to enhance their portfolio and impact community health.

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Notice Title

Adult Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service (NL, NEL, York & North Yorkshire)

Notice Description

Provision of a specialist Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS) across the North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire excluding Harrogate and Rural District. The service includes: * comprehensive and holistic assessment of need of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (PwME/CFS). * development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans in collaboration with the individual and all agencies involved in their care. * provision of assessments and interventions directed by evidence-based practice. * advice and guidance to primary care professionals if there is uncertainty about interpreting signs and symptoms in indivdual's at 3 months and whether further investigations are needed. * provide a specialist service for PwME/CFS and support local clinicians in the continued management of the condition, either by providing specialist services themselves or guidance and support to enable people with ME/CFS to access mainstream services as appropriate. Primary care, social care/ employment/ housing or benefits staff as appropriate should continue to be involved whilst the PwME/CFS is seen within the specialist service to ensure continuity of care and a seamless service upon discharge. * Support commissioners in ensuring that NICE guidelines for people with ME/CFS are implemented.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an equitable specialist Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS) across the North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire excluding Harrogate and Rural District. The service includes: * comprehensive and holistic assessment of need of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (PwME/CFS). * development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans in collaboration with the individual and all agencies involved in their care. * provision of assessments and interventions directed by evidence-based practice. * advice and guidance to primary care professionals if there is uncertainty about interpreting signs and symptoms in indivdual's at 3 months and whether further investigations are needed. * provide a specialist service for PwME/CFS and support local clinicians in the continued management of the condition, either by providing specialist services themselves or guidance and support to enable people with ME/CFS to access mainstream services as appropriate. Primary care, social care/ employment/ housing or benefits staff as appropriate should continue to be involved whilst the PwME/CFS is seen within the specialist service to ensure continuity of care and a seamless service upon discharge. * Support commissioners in ensuring that NICE guidelines for people with ME/CFS are implemented. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,029,450 Contract term - 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2030

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59hrs 28 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011927-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,029,450 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hnyicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HU10 6DT
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire, TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Willerby and Kirk Ella
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP

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