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The provision of a managed service, followed by the development and operation of a Private Patient Unit

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Wessex NHS Procurement Limited, is conducting a tender for the development and operation of a Private Patient Unit under a strategic partnership framework. This procurement, valued at approximately £1.5 billion over 30 years, seeks to enhance private healthcare services at the Southampton General Hospital in the UK, region UKJ32. The process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 7 August 2025. Bidders can engage through a competitive flexible procedure designed to include dialogue and negotiation, aiming to refine requirements and outcomes. The contract award is expected by 25 September 2026, with the project commencing on 2 November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for experienced private healthcare operators positioned to form a joint venture in a highly strategic and financially sizeable project. The successful bidder will be involved in both the management of existing private patient services and the development of new, high-acuity service facilities, making it ideal for businesses adept at managing, growing, and innovating within the healthcare sector. Opportunities for expanding outpatient services at other trust locations are also encouraged, ensuring diverse business ventures aligned with NHS values. Candidates who are financially robust and adept in delivering sustainable operational models would be well-suited for this ambitious venture.

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Notice Title

The provision of a managed service, followed by the development and operation of a Private Patient Unit

Notice Description

Opportunity for Strategic Partnership in Private Healthcare Provision University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is embarking on a transformative journey to expand and enhance its private patient services through a long-term strategic partnership. We are seeking an experienced and visionary private healthcare operator to join us in a Joint Venture (JV) that will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the Trust's broader mission to improve health outcomes across the South of England. This opportunity is structured in two distinct phases: Phase 1: Laying the Foundations (Years 1-3) The selected partner will assume operational responsibility for UHS's existing private patient services, which currently generate over PS6 million annually. The focus will be on: *Introducing commercial expertise in branding, marketing, and operations. *Deploying independent administrative and support teams. *Collaborating with UHS to align private services with NHS priorities via a jointly developed Capacity & Access Model and Service Level Agreement (SLA). *Funding and leading feasibility studies for a new Private Patient Unit (PPU). *Establishing a joint Management Board and a transparent profit-sharing model that ensures minimum returns to UHS. Phase 2: Building the Future (Years 4 and Beyond) The partner will design, finance, construct, and operate a new, state-of-the-art PPU on the Southside of the Southampton General Hospital site. This 26,000 sqm facility will be physically linked to the NHS hospital via a skybridge and will deliver complex, high-acuity services including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and surgery. The facility will: *Operate under a formal LLP structure. *Emphasise clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and financial sustainability. *Foster collaboration in training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives. Scope and Strategic Alignment The partnership will balance commercial autonomy with alignment to NHS values and governance. UHS will provide access to theatres, diagnostics, and clinical staff through structured SLAs during phase 1. The partner will be encouraged to explore opportunities for outpatient expansion at satellite sites such as Adanac Park or other Trust locations. All services must comply with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and NHS probity requirements. Clinical governance will be overseen by a Management Board and Medical Advisory Committee. Financial and Operational Expectations Valued at approximately PS1.5 billion over 30 years, the partnership requires a financially robust operator capable of absorbing early-stage investment and operational costs. The JV must generate sustainable surpluses to reinvest in NHS services and infrastructure. Strategic Vision This is a unique opportunity to co-develop a flagship private healthcare offering that complements NHS services, expands patient choice, and drives innovation. We invite expressions of interest from qualified private healthcare providers who share our commitment to excellence, integrity, and long-term partnership. UHS shall have no liability for any costs howsoever incurred by those participating in this Tender process. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southampton:-Hospital-facilities-construction-work./HYK784FHM8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HYK784FHM8

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To be determined through bidder negotiations and the Trust reserves the right not to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038288-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

45215140 - Hospital facilities construction work

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Dec 2056 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

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