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title: "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Rehabilitation Services"
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buyer: "NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Rehabilitation Services

Buyer: NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065629

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030469-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,475,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH COAST FATIGUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030469-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014365-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/icb

## Provenance

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