WPL05125 - Private Patient Unit

Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is seeking a private hospital operator to grow private patient revenues and develop a purpose-built Private Patient Unit (PPU) at Southampton General Hospital (SGH). A procurement process may begin in mid-spring 2025 to identify a JV partner to operate and manage the PPU under a profit-share arrangement. Prospective partners must bring investment and resources, and UHS may explore collaborations with other Trusts. A market engagement meeting will facilitate discussions on private patient opportunities, partner benefits, and preferred commercial structures. Following this, UHS will decide whether to proceed with a formal procurement process.