Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
Wellington Civic Offices, Larkin Way, Tan Bank, Wellington
Telford
TF1 1LX
UK
Contact person: Hayley Smith
E-mail: h.smith27@nhs.net
NUTS: UKG21
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement - Consultant-led Clinical Review Service for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Reference number: WHISP-364
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
120 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG21
UKG22
Main site or place of performance:
County of Shropshire - NUTS Codes UKG22 & UKG21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 £40,000 per annum including VAT (total contract value £120,000). 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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
It should be noted that this is not a procurement exercise at this stage and participating organisations are responsible for their own costs. All details provided by STW ICB are in draft format, and STW ICB reserves the right to change/amend any aspect of its requirement prior to any potential future procurement exercise.
The ICB reserves the right not only to change/amend it's approach, but also reserves the right not to proceed with a procurement.
The Commissioner reserves the right to contact any provider in reference their response, though the Commissioner is not committed to do so.
To register your Expression of Interest (EOI) please complete the questionnaire on the Atamis Health Family eCommercial System https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, reference C415143.
The closing date for EoIs is 16:00 hours on 23/02/2026.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) market engagement notice. Should STW ICB award any contract subsequent to this request, it 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 do not apply to this notice.
STW ICB is not bound to act on any information generated from the questionnaire, and participation does not automatically guarantee any standing with regards to any future PSR process adopted by STW ICB.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/02/2026