Notice Information
Notice 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)
Notice 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).<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). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/hbot-decompression-illness-gas-embolism-all-ages/<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).
Lot Information
Lot 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 Border
West: West coast of England, excluding Isle of Mann
East: Border with lot 2
South: Welsh border and border with lot 4
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
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).
Options: Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s)
Lot 4: MidlandsNHS 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
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).
Options: Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s)
Lot 6: South WestNHS 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).
Options: Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 1 + 1 year(s)
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04d45b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072502-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
85 - Health and social work services
-
- CPV Codes
85100000 - Health services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £55,124,565 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £55,124,567 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £25,507,104 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Nov 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 24 Feb 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 21 Apr 202510 months ago
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active, Unsuccessful
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS ENGLAND
- Contact Name
- Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
- Contact Email
- jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LEEDS
- Postcode
- LS1 4AP
- Post Town
- Leeds
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE4 West Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE42 Leeds
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Leeds
- Electoral Ward
- Hunslet & Riverside
- Westminster Constituency
- Leeds South
Further Information
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