Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of 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
The scope of the contract is restricted to the treatment of Category 1 critical care patients with HBOT as a result of Gas Embolism or Decompression Illness (in line with NHS England Service Specification and Published Policy) only.
This is confirmation of an award being made in an urgent circumstance due to need for immediate service continuity and patient safety.
The contract term is 12 months, with a commencement date of 15th December 2025.
The value of the contract is £1,700,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,700,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of 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 scope of the contract is restricted to the treatment of Category 1 critical care patients with HBOT as a result of Gas Embolism or Decompression Illness (in line with NHS England Service Specification and Published Policy) only.
This contract has been awarded due to the commissioned provider for the area being temporarily unable to accept referrals or treat critically ill patients as set out in the required service specification. An urgent award was necessary to ensure that there is provision in London and South-east on a precautionary and patient safety basis.
The contract term is 12 months, with a commencement date of 15th December 2025.
The value of the contract is £1,700,000
The award decision-makers are NHS England London Region and NHS England Specialised Commissioning Senior Management Team (SMT).
There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: to address immediate risks to safety and quality of car / Weighting: 0
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.2.14) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of 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.
This award was made under an urgent circumstance for a period of 12 months due to the commissioned provider for the area being temporarily unable to accept referrals or treat critically ill patients as set out in the required service specification. An urgent award was necessary to ensure that there is provision in London and South-east on a precautionary and patient safety basis.
The award decision-makers are NHS England London Region and NHS England Specialised Commissioning Senior Management Team.
There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of 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.
This award was made under an urgent circumstance for a period of 12 months due to the commissioned provider for the area being temporarily unable to accept referrals or treat critically ill patients as set out in the required service specification. An urgent award was necessary to ensure that there is provision in London and South-east on a precautionary and patient safety basis.
The award decision-makers are NHS England London Region and NHS England Specialised Commissioning Senior Management Team.
There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LHM Healthcare Ltd (London Hyperbaric Medicine)
The Hyperbaric Unit, Whipps Cross, University Hospital Leytonstone
London
E11 1RG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,700,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,700,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
Country
United Kingdom