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.

Equipment for Defence Engineering Teaching

Description: Purchase of quality, metrology, and electronic equipment for the School of Engineering

Summary: The University of Greater Manchester is actively seeking suppliers for its Equipment for Defence Engineering Teaching project. This tender involves the procurement of quality, metrology, and electronic equipment intended for use in the School of Engineering. Currently in the tender phase, this opportunity is structured as an open procedure with a deadline for tender submission set for 19th December 2025. The contract encompasses a variety of items, which include regulating and controlling instruments, electronic equipment, and measuring instruments, to be delivered in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. With a robust budget of up to £569,998.95 including VAT, this public authority procurement falls under the category of goods and offers significant contract periods extending into early 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 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.

Provision of Fuel Cards & Associated Services

Description: The Borough Council of Bolton (the Authority) is looking for a suitable Supplier to provide the Authority with the provision of Fuel Cards which can be used at major multi-branded outlets, including supermarkets. On average the Authority uses 797,200 litres of fuel per annum across 389 cards. Please note the Authority in no way guarantees this spend during the term of the Contract. The Authority currently operates an overall fleet of 217 vehicles supporting services such as Refuse Collection Vehicles, Highways Maintenance, Street Sweeping and Grounds Maintenance. These services all include a mixture of cars, vans, HGV and Light Commercial vehicles which run on standard diesel. There are also 237 grounds maintenance and plant equipment which run on unleaded fuels. The contract period will be for two (2) (read more...)

Summary: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a supplier through an open procedure to provide fuel cards and associated services. These fuel cards will be usable at major multi-branded outlets, including supermarkets, supporting the council's operations involving a fleet of 217 vehicles and an additional 237 grounds maintenance equipment. The procurement falls under the fuels industry category, with services required within the UKD3 region. The contract is set to commence on 16 March 2026 and spans a minimum of two years, with potential extensions up to a five-year maximum. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline on 18 December 2025, and enquiries must be submitted by 10 December 2025. The total contract value is projected at £5,898,600 gross, making this a significant opportunity for fuel card providers.

PA072 - Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment and Development Service

Description: Within Wigan we are committed to personalisation and ensuring that those eligible for support will have the opportunity to receive a Personal Budget. As part of this commitment, we are looking to commission a service provider to offer practical support to attract, match and secure a Personal Assistant in addition to providing clear information and advice to individuals residing in the Borough who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs and have chosen a Direct Payments. The employment and availability of Personal Assistants is important in ensuring people have choice and control in their care and can access this offer. The aim of the service is to provide both support to individuals who are seeking to recruit Personal Assistants through the development of a Personal Assistant (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is inviting tenders for the "PA072 - Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment and Development Service" in the services category, specifically targeting other community, social and personal services within the Wigan region. This procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open competition method, operating below the threshold. The service aims to provide support for individuals hiring Personal Assistants by managing a Personal Assistant register and advocating for value-based recruitment methodologies. Simultaneously, it seeks to develop innovative recruitment models in the local care sector. The deadline for tender submissions is 16 December 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 9 December 2025. The project is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2026 and will continue until 31 March 2029.

Vehicle Ramp Replacements

Description: Provision of Vehicle Ramp Replacement

Summary: The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has initiated an active procurement process for the "Vehicle Ramp Replacements" project, classified under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on equipment like jacks and vehicle hoists. The procurement is open to public tender through an open procedure, with bids required through the Atamis e-tendering portal. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, having begun on 11th November 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 28th November 2025, and the submission deadline set for 10th December 2025. The project is to be executed across the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 up until 31st March 2029, with options for extension up to a maximum of five years.