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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Rehabilitation Services

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the delivery of specialist services for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to South Coast Fatigue. This contract, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, bypasses traditional public procurement regulations and employs a direct award process due to the specialist nature and essential continuity of care. The service is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2028, with an optional 12-month extension. The contract is valued at £1,475,100, excluding VAT, and will focus on providing comprehensive clinical assessments, symptom management, and multidisciplinary therapeutic interventions to residents in the UKJ3 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those with experience in clinical assessment and rehabilitation services for ME/CFS. The potential for growth lies in delivering multidisciplinary, evidence-based healthcare services that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare inefficiencies. South Coast Fatigue, as the supplier, has demonstrated robust capabilities through effective governance and service delivery, which highlights the potential for SMEs within the healthcare industry to follow similar models to achieve sustainable growth. This contract leverages specialist expertise, ensuring continuity of care and strategic collaboration with healthcare providers and stakeholders in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Rehabilitation Services

Notice Description

The contract covers the delivery of specialist Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services for those with a mild to moderate diagnosis, including: * Clinical assessment and diagnosis support. * Symptom management and pacing education. * Multidisciplinary therapeutic interventions. * Ongoing patient support and review. * Collaboration with primary and secondary care partners. * Data reporting and service evaluation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the delivery of specialist ME/CFS assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services for those with a mild to moderate diagnosis, including: *Clinical assessment and diagnosis support *Symptom management and pacing education *Multidisciplinary therapeutic interventions *Ongoing patient support and review *Collaboration with primary and secondary care partners *Data reporting and service evaluation. The ME/CFS service supports people to achieve their management and recovery goals and needs, whilst improving their mental health. The service aims to support and prevent a decline in a person's health condition, delivering structured yet flexible recovery programmes based on each individual's recovery goals. South Coast Fatigue, the existing provider has been selected due to its specialist expertise, established service model, and proven capability in delivering high-quality ME/CFS services across NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight. The ICB intends to award a contract following direct award process C, the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,475,100 The service will commence on the 1st of April 2026 until the 31st of March 2028 with a 1 year (12 month) extension option.

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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight 2nd of March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030469-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,475,100 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

South Coast Fatigue

Further Information

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