--- title: "Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056977" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056977" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056977.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056977.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-07-30" --- # Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056977 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056977) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056977.json) ## Summary The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, focused on developing a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Service for the Kent and Medway regions. The procurement is classified under health services and involves service provision that integrates with primary care, community services, and the voluntary sector. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 11:00 am to 12:00 noon on 22nd August 2025. Interested providers should register by 5 pm on 20th August 2025 to participate and discuss the future contracting model, which includes a three-year contract with an optional two-year extension. This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers in the health industry, particularly those offering innovative solutions for managing complex health conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid. Businesses with capabilities in multidisciplinary care, virtual support systems, or specialised transition care for young people could find this project aligns with their services. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to integrate with the NHS's efforts to improve patient care in the UK and expand their service delivery networks through a formal contract with the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. ## 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/044435-2025 | | 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 | 30 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 - 30 Jul 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044435-2025 ## 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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