Tender

K&M Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Jan 2026 at 09:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board has initiated a tender process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to invite bids for a specialised service targeting Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid within Kent and Medway. This contract is valued at £9,500,000 and falls under the health services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with key dates including the tender submission deadline set for 5th February 2026, preceded by the procurement initiation on 5th January 2026. The procurement method is open, encouraging competition among experienced and qualified service providers to deliver an integrated care service supporting both adults and transitioning young people in the region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services to expand their portfolio by contributing to public health improvements in Kent and Medway. With an initial contract period of three years, extendable for two additional years, it offers a considerable timeline for service establishment and client engagement. Businesses adept in comprehensive care management with a focus on multidisciplinary approaches, including diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery support, will find this tender particularly suitable. Moreover, organisations proficient in integrating with primary care, community services, and voluntary sectors could significantly benefit from participating in this competitive process, leveraging their expertise to enhance service provision for these complex health conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

K&M Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid

Notice Description

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required.

To provide an integrated specialist service for adults (and transitioning young people) with suspected or diagnosed ME/CFS and/or Long Covid across Kent and Medway.

Key Features of the Service:
* Early diagnosis and personalised care planning
* Multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach including medical, nursing, AHPs, and care coordinators
* Virtual and in-person support options
* Integration with primary care, community services, and voluntary sector
* Support for self-management, rehabilitation, and return to work/education
* Dedicated pathways for severely affected patients, including home-based care
* Transition support for young people moving from paediatric to adult services

To provide full end to end pathway for patients with Long Covid & Chronic Fatigue. It includes diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery support and delivery of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid to meet the clinic specification in the recently revised national guide for post-COVID syndrome assessment clinics. To support serious debilitating conditions that can follow any type of viral infection. Both conditions have key symptoms in common and there may be similar level of functional impairment in in both. However, there are some important differences that distinguish some people with Long Covid from those with ME/CFS.

Options: Contract may be extended by up to 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fefb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000147-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.gamlin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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