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.

Integrated Wellness Support Service

Description: The Integrated Wellness Support Service (IWS) is a proposed model designed to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across Bolton by combining specialist stop smoking support and adult weight management into a single, holistic service. It will provide a single-entry point for residents seeking lifestyle and behavioural support, while also addressing wider determinants of health such as emotional wellbeing. The service will adopt a household approach, working in partnership with local neighbourhood models and community assets to deliver flexible, person-centred interventions. Delivery will include community-based and digital options, ensuring accessibility and alignment with Bolton's vision to improve health and wellbeing for all age groups.

Summary: The Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is engaging in an open procurement process for an "Integrated Wellness Support Service" aimed at enhancing health outcomes and reducing inequalities across Bolton. This tender, classified under wellness services, covers delivery within the region UKD36. Key stages include the tender period ending on the 1st of April 2026, with bid openings beginning on the 2nd of April 2026. Successful implementation of the service is scheduled between December 2026 and November 2029, with potential extensions. The project seeks holistic wellness services, incorporating stop smoking support and weight management, enhancing community health with flexible interventions.

Ladybridge High School ~ Water Filter System Tender

Description: The Requirement The successful Supplier will be required to design, supply, and install a new swimming pool filtration system at Ladybridge High School. About the School Ladybridge High School is a mixed secondary school (ages 11-16) in Bolton. The school currently has 1,147 pupils on roll. The school operates a busy swimming pool that is used both for curriculum delivery and community lettings. The existing filtration system is original to the 1969 facility and has now reached the end of its operational life. The school is seeking a modern, efficient, and reliable replacement system that will improve water quality, reduce maintenance demands, and ensure long-term operational sustainability. Technical Justification Following a review of the current pool system, usage levels, and the age of the infrastructure, Ladybridge High School (read more...)

Summary: Ladybridge High School, located in Bolton, Lancashire, has issued an active tender for the design, supply, and installation of a new swimming pool filtration system. This procurement falls under the mechanical installations category and is structured as an open competition, below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 2nd January 2026, with the successful project slated to start on 20th January 2026 and conclude by the end of February 2026. The current stage of the procurement process is Tender, and the initiative is driven by the need to replace an outdated system with one that complies with modern standards and offer enhanced durability and efficiency.

Haigh Hall Hospitality Services - Pre-Market Engagement

Description: Wigan Council are looking to identify a long-term partner to deliver Hospitality Services at Haigh Hall, Wigan. A description of the Authority's vision for the use of each of the Hospitality Area's the Hospitality Services will include: (a) food and beverage provision at a cafe/restaurant space, rooftop bar and terrace, both for general customers and customers attending events at Haigh Hall; (b) hosting Events such as weddings, family celebrations and business conferences; (c) liaising closely with the Authority on Events convened and/or hosted by the Authority; and (d) the provision of 10/11 boutique bedroom accommodation. The below sets out a summary of the Authority's vision for the Hospitality Areas, Ground Floor Cafe and restaurant:. It is envisaged that this will be a vibrant, daytime offering in a relaxed (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at identifying a long-term partner to deliver Hospitality Services at Haigh Hall in Wigan, United Kingdom. The industry category is hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, with the project set to commence on 4th August 2026, lasting until 3rd August 2041. As part of the pre-market engagement phase, Wigan Council has organised events on the 27th and 28th of January 2026 at The Edge, Wigan, to engage with interested parties and gather pertinent information. Companies wishing to register their interest should do so via The Chest Procurement Portal by 9th February 2026. Although the process has not officially begun, this preparatory stage seeks to evaluate market interest and is crucial for informing future tender specifications.

Site Waste Clearance - Bolton House Road

Description: Wigan Council are undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to enable contractors to understand the requirements related to an urgent requirement to appoint a contractor to remove waste that has been illegally deposited at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 4AB. This will require supplier to visit the site to understand the scope of the requirements. The quantity of waste Wigan Council expect to be removed is estimated to be in the region of around 4,000 tonnes. This was estimated following a LIDAR survey which calculated the volume of waste as 7978.21 metres cubed.

Summary: Wigan Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for waste clearance services at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, located in the UK. The procurement falls under the "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services" category, with an expected contract value of £750,000. The council is conducting preliminary market engagement to appoint a contractor to clear approximately 4,000 tonnes of illegally deposited waste, with a suggestive timeline for contract execution from 1st February 2026 to 1st April 2026. Stakeholders are encouraged to visit the site and submit responses by 5th December 2025, with site visits scheduled for 9th December 2025. The process involves essential planning milestones and adheres to recent UK legislation with a legal basis of the 2023 statute.

Site Waste Clearance - Bolton House Road

Description: Wigan Council are undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to enable contractors to understand the requirements related to an urgent requirement to appoint a contractor to remove waste that has been illegally deposited at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 4AB. This will require supplier to visit the site to understand the scope of the requirements. The quantity of waste Wigan Council expect to be removed is estimated to be in the region of around 4,000 tonnes. This was estimated following a LIDAR survey which calculated the volume of waste as 7978.21 metres cubed.

Summary: Wigan Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the site waste clearance at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan. This contract falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The procurement process is initiated as a tender with an estimated contract period from 1st February 2026 to 1st April 2026. Key dates include a site visit on 9th December 2025, with a deadline to register interest by 5th December 2025. The contract aims to clear approximately 4,000 tonnes of waste, underlining an urgent requirement for services at this location.

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 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.

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 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.