Award

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services

NHS ENGLAND

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16 Jan 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services, due to urgent circumstances, with a special focus on health services. This contract, valued at £1,700,000, became effective on the 15th of December 2025 for a term of 12 months. Located in London and South-east England, the procurement utilised a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, addressing immediate service continuity and patient safety needs. The decision was made swiftly to counteract the inability of the regional provider to meet the demands for critical care of Category 1 patients suffering from Gas Embolism or Decompression Illness.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health sector, particularly those with expertise in specialised medical treatments. Companies with capabilities in providing niche health services, like those of HBOT, would be well-suited to engage in similar urgent or niche health-related contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises, like LHM Healthcare Ltd, the company awarded this contract, may find opportunities to scale operations through such directives, highlighting the value in being prepared for urgent service provision requirements. This contract exemplifies the potential for growth in service delivery efficiency and readiness in rapid response situations.

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Notice Title

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Services

Notice 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 <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>This is confirmation of an award being made in an urgent circumstance due to need for immediate service continuity and patient safety. <br/><br/>The contract term is 12 months, with a commencement date of 15th December 2025.<br/>The value of the contract is PS1,700,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 PS1,700,000

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. 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.

Procurement 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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>The award decision-makers are NHS England London Region and NHS England Specialised Commissioning Senior Management Team.<br/><br/>There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06075c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003771-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LHM HEALTHCARE LTD (LONDON HYPERBARIC MEDICINE

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