--- title: "WLT3376 Private Patient Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-01-09" --- # WLT3376 Private Patient Partnership Buyer: WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee134228-93c5-44bc-b2e6-3e8d051e7c69.json) ## Summary The Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "WLT3376 Private Patient Partnership." This initiative aims to identify partnerships with experienced private healthcare providers to expand orthopaedic services at the prestigious Wrightington Hospital, known for joint replacement surgeries. Classified under the health services category (CPV code 85100000), the project is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in Wigan, with the postal code WN1 2NN. The deadline for the market engagement phase was recently on 9th January 2026. This tender presents promising opportunities for established private healthcare providers looking to grow their business by collaborating with a reputable NHS foundation trust. Businesses with expertise in orthopaedic services and those capable of engaging in strategic multi-phase partnerships are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, companies can explore diverse delivery, investment, and commercial structures, contributing to the design of the Trust's future procurement strategy. Such engagement is likely to open long-term growth avenues and strengthen market presence within the healthcare sector. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9bf976-c83f-4f1a-ac96-cc7df0b82ed8 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2026 at 12:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9bf976-c83f-4f1a-ac96-cc7df0b82ed8 - 28 Nov 2025 at 16:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c415618-1dfe-49c4-ab41-db06bb0550db - 27 Nov 2025 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98975a5d-969d-4698-8124-41ae36c94c4a - 21 Nov 2025 at 14:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36637691-c3f8-4f8b-9f68-ae1028b785b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9bf976-c83f-4f1a-ac96-cc7df0b82ed8 9th January 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c415618-1dfe-49c4-ab41-db06bb0550db 28th November 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98975a5d-969d-4698-8124-41ae36c94c4a 27th November 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36637691-c3f8-4f8b-9f68-ae1028b785b7 21st November 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65c495a9-78c0-493b-b928-d3a327a3f9a0 WWL Private Patient Questionaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5538b77-5420-4dac-8426-6bac3ac4f23e WWL_Wrightington_PPU_Early_Market_Engagement v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52f80f80-9673-41e7-9d64-1920d1cf46e9 WWL Private Patient Questionaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31cef0de-0467-4757-8f96-51fa80929e1b WWL_Wrightington_PPU_Early_Market_Engagement v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff191ed2-e08d-4e6c-8839-188c45570d5a WWL Private Patient Questionaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b547440c-c263-427a-a6ef-6e6ee149cef5 WWL_Wrightington_PPU_Early_Market_Engagement v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e9401af-7cc4-48cd-bdc2-da030dbc45be WWL Private Patient Questionaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aeb9f07-6c12-4fde-b649-40fe4a5dd817 WWL_Wrightington_PPU_Early_Market_Engagement v2.0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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