Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
2nd floor Gail House Lower Stone Street
Maidstone
ME15 6NB
UK
Contact person: Lindsay Gamlin
E-mail: l.gamlin@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ41
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
*This advert is for market engagement only***<br/><br/>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<br/><br/>The Commissioner intends to hold a virtual market engagement event.<br/><br/>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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ4
UKJ41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
***This advert is for market engagement only***<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>The Commissioner intends to hold a virtual market engagement event.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Key Features of the Service:<br/>• Early diagnosis and personalised care planning<br/>• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach including medical, nursing, AHPs, and care coordinators<br/>• Virtual and in-person support options<br/>• Integration with primary care, community services, and voluntary sector<br/>• Support for self-management, rehabilitation, and return to work/education<br/>• Dedicated pathways for severely affected patients, including home-based care<br/>• Transition support for young people moving from paediatric to adult services<br/><br/>The virtual market engagement event will take place between 11:00am and 12:00noon on Friday 22th August 2025.<br/><br/>Upon registration and completion of the online questionnaire, a link to the virtual meeting will be provided.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.
II.2.14) Additional information
To register to attend the event and access further details please go to the following<br/>https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, register on the system as appropriate.<br/><br/>Access project Ref No. C374758 'Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement' and complete the short questionnaire to register your attendance.<br/>Please register by 5pm on 20th August 2025.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/05/2026
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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/07/2025