Planning

WLT3376 Private Patient Partnership

WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 16:01

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 14:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WLT3376 Private Patient Partnership" is being conducted by the Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative aims to collaborate with experienced private healthcare providers to enhance and expand private orthopaedic patient services at Wrightington Hospital. The process is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement underway. The deadline for engagement is 19th December 2025. This project falls under the health services category, with the location specified as Wigan, United Kingdom. The main point of contact for this procurement is Katie Bielecki, accessible via email. The NHS Foundation Trust is primarily exploring strategic, multi-phase partnership models, focusing on long-term enhancement of services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced private healthcare providers aiming to expand their influence and partnerships within the NHS system. Suitable candidates would likely possess robust experience in delivering orthopaedic services, along with a solid understanding of investment and commercial structures in healthcare. The opportunity allows for innovative business models in collaboration with a prestigious institution known for joint replacement surgery. While the tender notably excludes SMEs and VCSEs, larger healthcare entities with the capacity to engage in strategic partnerships may find this an advantageous prospect to fortify their market presence and establish substantial relationships within the UK's public healthcare framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WLT3376 Private Patient Partnership

Notice Description

Private Patient Partnership Additional information: Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is engaging with the market to explore partnership opportunities with experienced private healthcare providers to enhance and expand private orthopaedic patient services at Wrightington Hospital - the world-renowned home of joint replacement surgery. This early engagement aims to: Gauge market appetite for a strategic, multi-phase partnership model. Understand the range of delivery, investment, and commercial structures available. Inform the Trust's future procurement strategy and specification design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c415618-1dfe-49c4-ab41-db06bb0550db
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Katie Bielecki
Contact Email
katie.bielecki@wwl.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1XX
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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