Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Connect Health
- Value
- £8,969,998
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Health & social care · Health services (CPV 85100000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- 037843-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 Apr 2026
- Published27 Apr 2026Published 26 days after the contract date
Description
NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process for a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required.<br/><br/>To provide 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<b…
About the supplier
Connect Health: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02337692).