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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)

Awarded to DDRC Healthcare, LHM Healthcare Ltd, QinetiQ Ltd

NHS England(buyer)

Published
Published 17 January 2025
Deadline
Closed 24 February 2025

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Overview

NHS England awarded contracts for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) services for decompression illness and gas embolism across three lots: East of England, London and South East, and South West. The awards totalling £25.5 million were made to DDRC Healthcare, LHM Healthcare Ltd, and QinetiQ Ltd, with services commencing 1 October 2025 under 5-year contracts with optional 1+1 year extensions.

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Lots (6)

  • 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.<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 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

    £9,014,745
  • Lot 2: North East and Yorkshire

    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). 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 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

    £8,947,178
  • Lot 3: East of England

    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). 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 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).

    £9,320,115
  • Lot 4: Midlands

    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). 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 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

    £9,009,683
  • Lot 5: London and South East

    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). 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 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).

    £9,815,363
  • Lot 6: South West

    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). 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 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).

    £9,017,483

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£55,124,565
Procedure
Open
Published
17 January 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£25,507,104
Award date
21 April 2025
Contract period
30 September 2025 → 30 September 2032
Winners
  • DDRC Healthcare
  • LHM Healthcare Ltd
  • QinetiQ Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    10 November 2025

  2. Contract

    14 May 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    17 January 2025

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