Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages (Lot 1: North West, Lot 2: North East and Yorkshire, Lot 3: East of England, Lot 4: Midlands, Lot 5: London and South East, Lot 6: South West)

A Contract Award Notice
by NHS ENGLAND

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£8M-£9M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
14 May 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

North West England:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 3 suppliers

1 buyer

3 suppliers

Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England (referred to as the Commissioner), invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to respond to a Competitive Process for the provision of Provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages (Lot 1: North West, Lot 2: North East and Yorkshire, Lot 3: East of England, Lot 4: Midlands, Lot 5: London and South East, Lot 6: South West).The service is commissioned in England for two specific indications in line with NHS England Clinical commissioning policy: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression illness/gas embolism (all ages). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-a... aim of the service is to deliver Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) where clinically appropriate for those suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.The key objective of the Competitive Process was to commission six (6) geographically dispersed centres for the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages.As a result of this procurement exercise the commissioner intends to award contracts for the following Lots:Lot 3: East of EnglandLot 5: London and South EastLot 6: South WestThe service is due to commence on 1st October 2025, for a period of 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s) (maximum contract duration 7 years).

Lot Division

1 North West

NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) does not intend to award a contract to any provider for Lot 1: North West.The service is commissioned in England for two specific indications in line with NHS England Clinical commissioning policy: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression illness/gas embolism (all ages). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-all-ages/The aim of the service is to deliver Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) where clinically appropriate for those suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.The key objective of the Competitive Process was to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in the North-west.Geographical area:North: Scottish BorderWest: West coast of England, excluding Isle of MannEast: Border with lot 2South: Welsh border and border with lot 4

Award Criteria
Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation 35
Key Criteria - Value 20
Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 10
Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30
Key Criteria - Social Value 5
Not Applicable 0
2 North East and Yorkshire

NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) does not intend to award a contract to any provider for Lot 2: North East & Yorkshire.The service is commissioned in England for two specific indications in line with NHS England Clinical commissioning policy: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression illness/gas embolism (all ages). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-all-ages/The aim of the service is to deliver Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) where clinically appropriate for those suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.The key objective of the Competitive Process was to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in North East & Yorkshire.Geographical area:North: Scottish BorderWest: Border with North-west Lot 1East: East coast

Award Criteria
Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation 35
Key Criteria - Value 20
Key Criteria - Social Value 5
Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 10
Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30
Not Applicable 0
3 East of England

NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a contract for the Provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages in the East of England (Lot 3), following a Competitive Process.The service is commissioned in England for two specific indications in line with NHS England Clinical commissioning policy: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression illness/gas embolism (all ages). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-all-ages/The aim of the service is to deliver Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) where clinically appropriate for those suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.The key objective of the Competitive Process was to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in the East of England. Geographical area:Geographical area:North: Border with North-east with lot 2West: Border with Midlands lot 4East: East coastSouth: Border with lot 5The service is due to commence on 1st October 2025, for a period of 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s) (maximum contract duration 7 years).

Award Criteria
Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation 35
Key Criteria - Value 20
Key Criteria - Social Value 5
Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 10
Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30
Not Applicable 0
4 Midlands

NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) does not intend to award a contract to any provider for Lot 4: Midlands.The service is commissioned in England for two specific indications in line with NHS England Clinical commissioning policy: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression illness/gas embolism (all ages). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-all-ages/The aim of the service is to deliver Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) where clinically appropriate for those suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.The key objective of the Competitive Process was to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in the Midlands.Geographical area:North: Border with North-west lot 1 and North-east lot 2West: Welsh borderEast: Border with East of England lot 3South: Border with South-East lot 5

Award Criteria
Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation 35
Key Criteria - Value 20
Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 10
Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30
Key Criteria - Social Value 5
Not Applicable 0
5 London and South East

NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a contract for the Provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages in London and South East (Lot 5), following a Competitive Process.The service is commissioned in England for two specific indications in line with NHS England Clinical commissioning policy: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression illness/gas embolism (all ages). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-all-ages/The aim of the service is to deliver Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) where clinically appropriate for those suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.The key objective of the Competitive Process was to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in London and South East.Geographical area:North: Border with Midlands lot 4West: Border with South-west lot 6East: East coastSouth: South coastThe service is due to commence on 1st October 2025, for a period of 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s) (maximum contract duration 7 years).

Award Criteria
Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation 35
Key Criteria - Value 20
Key Criteria - Social Value 5
Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 10
Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30
Not Applicable 0
6 South West

NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a contract for the Provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages in the South West (Lot 6), following a Competitive Process.The service is commissioned in England for two specific indications in line with NHS England Clinical commissioning policy: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression illness/gas embolism (all ages). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-all-ages/The aim of the service is to deliver Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) where clinically appropriate for those suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.The key objective of the Competitive Process was to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in the South West.Geographical area:North: Border with Midlands lot 4West: South-West coastEast: Border with south-east lot 5South: South coastThe service is due to commence on 1st October 2025, for a period of 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s) (maximum contract duration 7 years).

Award Criteria
Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation 35
Key Criteria - Value 20
Key Criteria - Social Value 5
Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 10
Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30
Not Applicable 0

Award Detail

1 LHM Healthcare (London)
  • Reference: 021325-2025-1
  • Value: £8,315,573
2 Qinetiq (Hampshire)
  • Reference: 021325-2025-2
  • Value: £9,020,347
3 DDRC Healthcare (Plymouth)
  • Reference: 021325-2025-3
  • Value: £8,171,184

CPV Codes

  • 85100000 - Health services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Tuesday 27 May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’ Representations should be sent to jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net. The award decision-makers are NHS England National Commissioning Group (NCG); The Key Criteria used for the award:Quality & innovation: 35%Value: 20%Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability: 10%Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 30%Social Value: 5%The rationale for choosing the provider(s) were based on them being the highest scoring bidders, which was approved by NHS England governance following a comprehensive evaluation process.

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-04d45b
  • FTS 021325-2025

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