Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Rehabilitation Services

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.

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 £1,475,100

The service will commence on the 1st of April 2026 until the 31st of March 2028 with a 1 year (12 month) extension option.