Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
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)
Reference number
C307873
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England (referred to as the Authority), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to respond to this 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 due to commence on 1st October 2025. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) 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).
The deadline for submissions is 12.00pm (noon) on Monday 24th February 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £55,124,565
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: North West
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of the Competitive Process is 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 Border
West: West coast of England, excluding Isle of Mann
East: Border with lot 2
South: Welsh border and border with lot 4
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,014,745
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2032
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: North East and Yorkshire
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of the Competitive Process is to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in the North-east
Geographical area:
North: Scottish Border
West: Border with North-west Lot 1
East: East coast
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £8,947,178
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2032
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: East of England
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of the Competitive Process is to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in the East of England
Geographical area:
North: Border with North-east with lot 2
West: Border with Midlands lot 4
East: East coast
South: Border with lot 5
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,320,115
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2032
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Midlands
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of the Competitive Process is 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 2
West: Welsh border
East: Border with East of England lot 3
South: Border with South-East lot 5
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,009,683
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2032
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5: London and South East
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of the Competitive Process is to commission the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in London and the South-East
Geographical area:
North: Border with Midlands lot 4
West: Border with South-west lot 6
East: East coast
South: South coast
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,815,363
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2032
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6: South West
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of the Competitive Process is 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 4
West: South-West coast
East: Border with south-east lot 5
South: South coast
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,017,483
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2032
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 1 October 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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 above aim will be achieved by:
(a) Providing 24 hour a day access to specialist clinical assessment by a Hyperbaric physician for patients who have symptoms following diving or exposure to altered pressure environment, or who may have had gas enter their circulation by another mechanism (gas embolism).
(b) Where appropriate, onward referral or discharge of patients who do not require HBOT treatment for
Decompression Illness (DCI) or Gas Embolism.
(c) 24-hour access to HBOT where clinically appropriate.
(d) HBOT delivered in facilities that are well maintained, comply with all relevant regulations, and follow best practice guidelines.
(e) HBOT facilities are staffed with suitably qualified, experienced teams with skills that are
actively maintained.
(f) The delivery of care that is integrated with other services including the Emergency
Department, Intensive Care, and other healthcare professionals as required.
(g) Wherever possible, supporting the return of the service user to their pre-injury level of
function, including referral to return to diving assessment if appropriate.
(h) Engaging in relevant research and development of HBOT and actively engage in national
audit and data collection for the HBOT service.
(i) Working with relevant agencies and clinicians to support education and prevention
initiatives.
Decompression Illness
Decompression illness arises from exposure to an altered pressure environment, most often from diving. The geographical distribution of cases of decompression illness is determined by the local level of diving activity, and is concentrated around coastal areas, inland expanses of water and the locations of residence of the divers. Airports provide a significant minority of patients usually returning from a diving trip overseas. There is a total of approximately 150 - 200 cases in England per year.
Gas embolism
Cases of gas embolism arise from introduction of gas into a patient’s circulation, most often inadvertently during a medical procedure (iatrogenic gas embolism). There are currently approximately 10 cases in England per year. However, this may be an underestimate of the number of actual cases.
The key objective of the Competitive Process is to commission six (6) geographically dispersed centres for the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services for all ages with one HBOT centre in each of the following Lots:
• 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
Providers must be able to meet the requirements set out in this Competitive Process and deliver the contract in accordance with its terms.
To express interest and participate in the Competitive Process, please register and apply via Atamis esourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact
Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
The closing date for completed Competitive Process responses is 12:00pm (noon), on Monday 24th February 2025.
Atamis Project reference C307873
The contract duration is for 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s) (maximum contract duration 7 years).
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 decision maker of the award will be: NHS England
The intention is to award a contracts using the Competitive Process
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Arden and GEM CSU
St John's House, East Street
Leicester
LE1 6NB
Country
United Kingdom