Planning

Market Engagement - Consultant-led Clinical Review Service for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (STW ICB) is currently in the planning stage for a potential procurement process relating to a Consultant-led Clinical Review Service for patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). This initiative is part of a market engagement exercise to gauge interest and inform the future direction of service commissioning. The process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EoIs) is 16:00 hours on 23 February 2026. The proposed service is based within the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin area, classified under the CPV code for Health services. The intended procurement method is through a Provider Selection Regime, though the final approach is yet undecided, with the procurement exercise estimated to extend over three years at a total contract value of £120,000.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in health services, specifically those with expertise in managing cases related to ME/CFS. Providers with the necessary qualifications and experience could potentially secure a stable contract involving the provision of consultant-led reviews for ME/CFS patients. The service requires a high degree of specialisation and may consequently suit organisations equipped with the capability to manage complex healthcare needs. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and complete the necessary documentation via the Atamis Health Family eCommercial System, ensuring compliance with the details of the procurement process outlined by the STW ICB.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Consultant-led Clinical Review Service for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Notice Description

This is an advertisement for market testing only to gauge market interest which will influence future commissioning and procurement direction. This advertisement is issued under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) of the Healthcare Services Regulations 2023. NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board ICB (STW ICB) has not decided at this point which PSR process best applies. NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (STW ICB) has a requirement for a Consultant-led Clinical Review Service for existing patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). STW ICB are seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from potential providers that are suitably qualified and experienced in delivering ME/CFS Consultant-led Clinical Review Services. Any Provider wishing to express an interest in delivering the consultant led ME/CFS clinical review service in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW) area should register their interest and complete the questionnaire on the Atamis Health Family eCommercial System at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, Atamis reference C415143, no later than 16:00 hours on 23/02/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Within STW there are currently around 146 patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) who are overdue their follow up appointment with no consultant-led service in place. These patients have been reviewed by the local Community Trust and have been deemed too complex for the community service at present due to their current management plans. STW ICB are seeking a provider to deliver a consultant-led clinical review service for existing patients with (ME/CFS). The service is to be provided from a base within STW, to determine their ongoing care requirements in line with one of the following three outcomes: * Continue active treatment * Discharge from the service in totality * Management in community either via local community service or GP STW ICB are seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from potential providers that are suitably qualified and experienced in delivering an ME/CFS Consultant-led Clinical Review Service. It is anticipated that any future contract will be for a 3-year period, with an estimated value of PS40,000 per annum including VAT (total contract value PS120,000). It is intended that this will be issued as a block contract. NHS Standard Contract Terms and Conditions will apply. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence as soon as is practically possible. This market engagement exercise shall enable STW ICB to help inform the level of interest, capacity and capability of the market for this specialised service, inform the specification and influence future commissioning and procurement direction. Any Provider wishing to express an interest in delivering this ME/CFS Consultant-led Clinical Review Service in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW) area should register their interest and complete the questionnaire on the Atamis Health Family eCommercial System at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, Atamis reference C415143, no later than 16:00 hours on 23/02/2026 STW ICB is only seeking expressions of interest from providers who are attracted to this potential opportunity and capable of providing the service. Please only express an interest if you have the relevant authority to do so on behalf of your organisation. The ICB reserves the right not only to change/amend it's approach but also reserves the right not to proceed with a procurement, and is not bound to follow through on any EoI received. Please note those organisations that have expressed an interest will still be required to register separately for any future procurement and should not rely on their response to this EoI. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this notice. Nor shall a response to this Market Engagement Notice guarantee an invitation to participate in any future procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06152a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009366-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Hayley Smith
Contact Email
h.smith27@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF1 1LX
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Haygate & Park
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

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