--- title: "Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056475" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056475" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056475.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056475.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-07-23" --- # Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056475 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056475) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056475.json) ## Summary NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement process for the delivery of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid services across Kent and Medway. This service falls under the health services category and is currently in the planning stage, as indicated in the Prior Information Notice. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 22nd August 2025 between 11:00am and 12:00noon, aiming to discuss the future contracting model for this initiative. The initial contract term will span three years with an extension option of two additional years. The financial aspects will be reviewed during this event. The commissioning intention is to offer an integrated specialist service incorporating early diagnosis, personalised care planning, and a multidiscipline team approach. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in treating chronic ailments and providing integrated care solutions. Companies well-suited to bid for this tender are those with capabilities in virtual and in-person healthcare delivery, and the ability to collaborate with primary care, community services, and voluntary sectors. The integration of self-management support, rehabilitation, and pathways for severely affected patients will be pivotal. This engagement signifies a promising venture for organisations dedicated to advancing healthcare, fostering a platform for business growth through innovation in patient care models and service delivery. Interested parties should register by 5pm on 20th August 2025 to participate in the event. The process aligns with the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime, with further procurement details to follow post-engagement. ## Notice *This advert is for market engagement only*** The commissioner has published this Prior Information Notice to advertise market engagement for a future NHS Kent and Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service The Commissioner intends to hold a virtual market engagement event. This event will be the formal opportunity for providers interested in delivering Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service in Kent and Medway to hear about the future contracting model. The contract term will be three years, with a two year extension option. The financial envelope will be discussed during the market engagement event. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ***This advert is for market engagement only*** The commissioner has published this Prior Information Notice to advertise market engagement for a future NHS Kent and Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service. The Commissioner intends to hold a virtual market engagement event. This event will be the formal opportunity for providers interested in delivering Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service in Kent and Medway to hear about the future contracting model. The contract term will be three years, with a two year extension option. The financial envelope will be discussed during the market engagement event. The commissioning intention is to implement 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 The virtual market engagement event will take place between 11:00am and 12:00noon on Friday 22th August 2025. Upon registration and completion of the online questionnaire, a link to the virtual meeting will be provided. Any and all information/documents that are made available as part of this engagement exercise is draft and subject to change. All timeframes are indicative and may also be subject to change. Please note, this Prior Information Notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Any future Procurement / Provider Selection Process conducted will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 regulations will not apply. Additional information: To register to attend the event and access further details please go to the following https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, register on the system as appropriate. Access project Ref No. C374758 'Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement' and complete the short questionnaire to register your attendance. Please register by 5pm on 20th August 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042303-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent, TLJ41 Medway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2025 at 10:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042303-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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