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.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)
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 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-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 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 England
Lot 5: London and South East
Lot 6: South West
The 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).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £55,124,565
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
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 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
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Social Value / Weighting: 5
Cost criterion - Name: Not Applicable / 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) 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
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 Border
West: Border with North-west Lot 1
East: East coast
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Social Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Not Applicable / 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) 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
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 2
West: Border with Midlands lot 4
East: East coast
South: Border with lot 5
The 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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Social Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Not Applicable / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s)
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
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 2
West: Welsh border
East: Border with East of England lot 3
South: Border with South-East lot 5
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Social Value / Weighting: 5
Cost criterion - Name: Not Applicable / 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) 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
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 4
West: Border with South-west lot 6
East: East coast
South: South coast
The 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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Social Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Not Applicable / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s)
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
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 4
West: South-West coast
East: Border with south-east lot 5
South: South coast
The 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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Social Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Not Applicable / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s)
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-001752
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
22 April 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
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: £8,315,573
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,315,573
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
22 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QinetiQ Ltd
Hampshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £9,020,347
Total value of the contract/lot: £9,020,347
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
22 April 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
DDRC Healthcare
Plymouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK41 - Plymouth
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: £8,171,184
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,171,184
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.
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