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)

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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 1: 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 Lot 2: 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 Lot 3: 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). Lot 4: 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 Lot 5: 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). Lot 6: 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).