Kent & Medway Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Long Covid Service Market Engagement

***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. Additional information: To register to attend the event and access further details please go to the following<br/>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.