Official UK procurement notice
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)
Authority: NHS England (Central government)
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS 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).<br/><br/>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). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-dec… ↗<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>As a result of this procurement exercise the commissioner intends to award contracts for the following Lots:<br/>Lot 3: East of England<br/>Lot 5: London and South East<br/>Lot 6: South West<br/><br/>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).
CPV: Health services
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · all with a published value (£55,124,567 together) · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1North WestCancelled North WestPublished value£9,014,745
NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) does not intend to award a contract to any provider for Lot 1: North West.<br/><br/>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). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-dec… ↗<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Geographical area:<br/>North: Scottish Border<br/>West: West coast of England, excluding Isle of Mann<br/>East: Border with lot 2<br/>South: Welsh border and border with lot 4
Lot #2North East and YorkshireCancelled North East, Yorkshire & HumberPublished value£8,947,178
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.<br/><br/>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). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-dec… ↗<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Geographical area:<br/>North: Scottish Border<br/>West: Border with North-west Lot 1<br/>East: East coast
Lot #3East of EnglandCancelled East of EnglandPublished value£9,320,115
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.<br/><br/>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). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-dec… ↗<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Geographical area:<br/>Geographical area:<br/>North: Border with North-east with lot 2<br/>West: Border with Midlands lot 4<br/>East: East coast<br/>South: Border with lot 5<br/><br/>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).
Lot #4MidlandsCancelled East Midlands, West MidlandsPublished value£9,009,683
NHS England - Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner) does not intend to award a contract to any provider for Lot 4: Midlands.<br/><br/>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). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-dec… ↗<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Geographical area:<br/>North: Border with North-west lot 1 and North-east lot 2<br/>West: Welsh border<br/>East: Border with East of England lot 3<br/>South: Border with South-East lot 5
Lot #5London and South EastCancelled London, South EastPublished value£9,815,363
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.<br/><br/>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). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-dec… ↗<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Geographical area:<br/>North: Border with Midlands lot 4<br/>West: Border with South-west lot 6<br/>East: East coast<br/>South: South coast<br/><br/>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).
Lot #6South WestCancelled South WestPublished value£9,017,483
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.<br/><br/>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). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-dec… ↗<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Geographical area:<br/>North: Border with Midlands lot 4<br/>West: South-West coast<br/>East: Border with south-east lot 5<br/>South: South coast<br/><br/>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).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Social value | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · North West | 85% | 5% | 10% | |
| 2 · North East and Yorkshire | 85% | 5% | 10% | |
| 3 · East of England | 85% | 5% | 10% | |
| 4 · Midlands | 85% | 5% | 10% | |
| 5 · London and South East | 85% | 5% | 10% | |
| 6 · South West | 85% | 5% | 10% |
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 17 Jan 2025, 15:25 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Nov 2025, 15:23 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 24 Feb 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-072502- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d45bFind a Tender
Publisher note: 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. <br/><br/>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 [email protected]. The award decision-makers are NHS England National Commissioning Group (NCG); <br/><br/>The Key Criteria used for the award:<br/><br/>Quality & innovation: 35%<br/>Value: 20%<br/>Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability: 10%<br/>Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 30%<br/>Social Value: 5%<br/><br/>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.
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗
- Submission deadline
- 24 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 24 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
24 Feb 2025 → 10 Nov 2025 · 5 dates- Submission deadline24 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened24 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Contract starts393 days ago1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
- Bids must remain valid until392 days ago1 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Notice published353 days ago10 Nov 2025, 15:23 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 3 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete14 May 2025, 14:39 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextII.1.4.1 | 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: Midlan… | 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: Midlan… |
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. These contracts have been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.The decision makers for…
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not linked to a lot3 awards | |||
| LHM Healthcare LtdSME | £8,315,573 † | — | Awarded |
| QINETIQ LIMITED | £9,020,347 † | — | Awarded |
| DDRC HealthcareSME | £8,171,184 † | — | Awarded |
3 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Contract 021325-2025-1 · LHM Healthcare LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Apr 2025
- Value
- £8,315,573
- Status
- active
Contract 021325-2025-2 · QINETIQ LIMITED
- Signed
- 22 Apr 2025
- Value
- £9,020,347
- Status
- active
Contract 021325-2025-3 · DDRC HealthcareSME
- Signed
- 22 Apr 2025
- Value
- £8,171,184
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- NHS Arden and GEM CSUReview body
- NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support UnitReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
3 commercial parties on the notice- DDRC HealthcareAwarded supplier
- LHM Healthcare LtdAwarded supplier
- QinetiQ LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.