Childrens Occupational Therapy

Description: The Children's Occupational Therapy Service provides assessment, intervention, support, and advice to children and young people with disabilities or impairments that affect their ability to participate in everyday activities. The service aims to help them reach their full potential. The service currently accepts referrals from professionals across education (including early years settings), health and social care for children & young people aged 0-18 years (or up to 19 years if considered clinically appropriate) who are registered with a Bolton GP. This includes the need for home adaptations, and equipment both at home and in the educational setting. Provision of equipment is delivered in collaboration with: * Bolton Council's Independent Living Service - for all minor home adaptations costing under PS1000 and equipment * Bolton at Home's Care and (read more...)

Summary: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has updated the tender process for the "Children's Occupational Therapy" programme, focusing on health services. The contract, recently awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and not subjected to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a potential 12-month extension. The value of the contract is £138,695 per annum, with incremental increases, totaling £424,462.18 over the three years. The service is designated for children and young people registered with a Bolton GP and residing in the Bolton Borough. The procurement process was limited, without a public call for competition, and is at the "award" stage following the successful completion of the standstill period which required representations by 8 January 2026.

WLT3376 Private Patient Partnership

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.

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.

Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Principal Contractors)

Description: We are changing our approach to delivering responsive repairs and maintenance for our housing tenants, increasing our emphasis on tenant's experience, operational performance and value for money Could your business help provide some essential trade repairs for our residents who live in social housing? We're looking to work with the right businesses who care about our Borough and our residents. We need: * Principal Contractors to manage jobs in designated areas of the Borough * Specialist trades to work alongside the Council's in-house team. Together, we'll deliver the best possible service for tenants, commit to high standards and efficient working, and bring void properties up to standard. If you are interested, we're holding some engagement events (details below) to hear your views on the area model, the approach (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is in the planning stage of a pre-market engagement process for a project titled "Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Principal Contractors)" in the construction and repair industry category. The initiative aims to improve the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance for housing tenants in Wigan, UKD36 region. Key engagement sessions are scheduled on 19th, 20th, and 21st January 2026, with a deadline for input by 2nd March 2026. The total estimated contract value is between £60,000,000 and £72,000,000, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030.

Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Specialist Contractors)

Description: We are changing our approach to delivering responsive repairs and maintenance for our housing tenants, increasing our emphasis on tenant's experience, operational performance and value for money Could your business help provide some essential trade repairs for our residents who live in social housing? We're looking to work with the right businesses who care about our Borough and our residents. We need: * Principal Contractors to manage jobs in designated areas of the Borough * Specialist trades to work alongside the Council's in-house team. Together, we'll deliver the best possible service for tenants, commit to high standards and efficient working, and bring void properties up to standard. If you are interested, we're holding some engagement events (details below) to hear your views on the area model, the approach (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process under the title "Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Specialist Contractors)." This project is categorised under the industry sectors of repair and maintenance services, construction work, and construction materials, indicating a works procurement category. The initiative focuses on enhancing responsive repairs and maintenance for housing tenants within the region specified as UKD36, which includes areas such as Leigh and Wigan. Interested parties are invited to participate in pre-market engagement sessions scheduled from 19th to 21st January 2026 at various venues including Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, a virtual session via Microsoft Teams, and St. Patricks Rugby Club in Wigan. Registration is required by 2nd March 2026 to participate in these sessions, but they do not constitute a formal procurement commitment.

Site Waste Clearance Bolton House Road

Description: Wigan Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to clear waste illegally deposited on Diggle Flash Nature Reserve adjacent to Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 4AB. The procurement is being undertaken using reduced timescales due to a state of urgency in accordance with Regulation 54 of the Procurement Act 2023. This is in order reduce the environmental impact and fire risk and therefore complies with the Cabinet Office Guidance: Time Limits (note 13). Wigan Council has committed to remove waste that has been deposited on Diggle Flash (a nature reserve) to the rear (or east of the Bolton House Road Site) and some waste will remain on the adjacent Bolton House Road site. The quantity of waste Wigan Council expects to be removed is estimated to be (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is actively seeking a qualified contractor to manage the urgent clearance of waste deposited at Diggle Flash Nature Reserve, adjacent to Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, falls under the environmental services industry category and carries a gross value of £900,000. The project involves the removal of an estimated 3,243 tonnes of refuse to mitigate environmental impact and fire risk. The deadline for tender submissions is 22 January 2026, with the procurement following an open procedure, underscored by reduced timescales due to urgency as per Regulation 54 of the Procurement Act 2023. Contract work is anticipated to start on 19 February 2026 and conclude by 1 April 2026. The location is governed by a closure order, requiring controlled access, and contractors are expected to formulate an alternative access route involving tree removal to facilitate heavy goods vehicle entry.

Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)

Description: Wigan Council intends to carry out a procurement to establish a Framework for the hire of various types of large plant. Some of the items of plant must be provided with an Operator. It is intended that the Framework will comprise of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) Lot 6 - Mobile Welfare Units Lot 7 - Steel Lock-Up Container

Summary: Wigan Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a Framework for the Hire of Large Plant, with some equipment requiring operators. This planned procurement, categorised under services, will entail various lots, including backhoe loaders, paving machines, and mobile welfare units, among others. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a formal notice published on 6th January 2026. The communication indicates further details will be available by 30th January 2026. The framework is intended to commence on 1st May 2026 and run until 30th April 2030. Located in Wigan, within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom, this opportunity primarily focuses on transport equipment and hire services within the public authority sub-central government category.

Control Room Consoles

Description: This pre market engagement notice has been issued to engage with suppliers of control room centre consoles (desking solutions). Control rooms are at the heart of operations for the Ambulance Services. These environments demand high performance, 24/7 concentration and absolute reliability Furniture used in these spaces plays a crucial role in supporting operational comfort, focus and health Planning a control room project isn't just about choosing furniture and placing screens, it is about creating a purpose-built environment that supports your team, meets industry standards and stays adaptable for the future Operators spend long hours in the control room, especially in mission-critical environments. That's why ergonomic furniture is essential. Adjustable Consoles, comfortable seating and smart positioning of monitors all help reduce fatigue and boost concentration. Control room furniture is (read more...)

Summary: The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is initiating the procurement of control room consoles to enhance their operations across the North West region, including Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Mersey, Lancashire, and Cumbria. As the buying organisation, headquartered in Greater Manchester, they are in the planning stage of engaging suppliers for control room desk solutions. This opportunity is part of the process to equip their facilities that serve over 7 million people with state-of-the-art, ergonomic desks to improve the efficiency and safety of their emergency operations. Suppliers are invited to submit company information and indicative costings by the deadline on 19 January 2026, with future notices planned for 1 April 2026.

Tier 1 & 2 Weight Management Service

Description: The Adult Tier 2 Behavioural Weight Management Service aims to support Bolton residents who are overweight or obese to achieve healthier lifestyles through structured behavioural interventions. This is a short-term 4 month contract which runs from 1st August 2026 to 30th November 2026 and is commissioned by Bolton Public Health.

Summary: The procurement process for the Tier 1 & 2 Weight Management Service, commissioned by Bolton Public Health, involves a short-term four-month contract aimed at supporting the residents of Bolton in adopting healthier lifestyles. The contract, with a value of £58,289, was awarded to ABL Health Ltd through a direct award under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is the buying organisation, and the contract runs from 1st August 2026 to 30th November 2026. Located in Bolton, the service targets the "Miscellaneous health services" category and aims to deliver structured behavioural interventions for weight management.

PA060 - Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating

Description: Our vision Is to create contract providing seating solutions providing a wide range of equipment relating to assessment and equipment provision of children's and adults seating. To support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the services detailed within the contract.

Summary: Wigan Council is currently running an open procurement process for the contract titled "PA060 – Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating," classified under the medical equipment and community services industry category. The procurement is taking place in the UK, specifically in the region known as UKD3. The tender stage is active, and interested suppliers have until 30th January 2026 to submit their bids. This initiative aims to appoint a sole provider for a broad array of seating equipment to aid in hospital discharge and enable independent living, thereby enhancing community health support. The procurement is carried out as an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions in English through the dedicated portal, with a projected contract value of £480,000 alongside a framework extending up to April 2029, subject to potential renewal options.

PA059 - Community Beds and Pressure Care

Description: Our vision Is to create standalone contract providing Beds and Pressure care that provides a wide range of equipment relating to specific areas of Healthcare provision to support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the equipment detailed within the contract.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Wigan Council involves the tender titled "PA059 – Community Beds and Pressure Care." This process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the enquiry period on 23rd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 30th January 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, focusing on the industry categories of medical equipment and personal care. The contract aims to support hospital discharge and independent living for residents through a wide range of healthcare equipment. The total estimated contract value is £960,000, and all deliveries are to take place within the UK, specifically in the North West England region. The contract period is set from April 2026 to April 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension.