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Independent Sector Services

WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Oct 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Independent Sector Services" was initiated by Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at utilising the private sector to manage and administer surgical hospital service waiting lists. The project is specifically located in Bolton, UK region UKD3. This selective procurement process, described as an "Innovation partnership", has now reached its award stage. The contract, valued at £1,300,000, was signed on 23 September 2025 and is planned to conclude in September 2026. Despite one lot being cancelled earlier in the process, the award was actively made to Circle Health Group Limited.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in healthcare management services. Given its focus on managing surgical waiting lists, companies with expertise in healthcare logistics, patient care administration, or those capable of enhancing healthcare service delivery could find this tender highly beneficial. Larger firms with the capability to handle extensive healthcare service contracts will especially find value as it offers the potential for strategic partnerships under NHS frameworks. Businesses interested in such opportunities should have strong credentials in the healthcare sector and the ability to provide innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Independent Sector Services

Notice Description

Using the private sector to manage and administer waiting lists. Service to be provided for 1 year ending Sept 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Using the private sector to manage and administer waiting lists. Service to be provided for 1 year ending Sept 2026. Most Suitable Provider Process used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d118
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067264-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 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
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 2NN
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP

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