Local supplier opportunities

Supporting local businesses to engage with opportunities linked to the new Leighton Hospital.

The new Leighton Hospital is one of the largest public investments in Mid Cheshire for a generation.

Alongside delivering a modern healthcare facility for our communities, we want to ensure local businesses are aware of, and prepared for, opportunities that may arise throughout the programme.

This builds directly on our commitment to ensure local organisations are well-informed and ready to engage with opportunities linked to this significant investment.

Meet the supplier event

We hosted an event on Tuesday 29 September 2026 to give local business and organisations a valuable insight into the programme and help organisations understand how they can prepare for opportunities that may emerge throughout the project. Read more here.

Why are we engaging with local businesses?

We know that major infrastructure programmes can create opportunities across a wide range of sectors, from construction and engineering through to professional services, digital, logistics, facilities management and specialist suppliers.

Future events

Details about future events and engagement opportunities will be shared well in advance to give organisations enough time prepare.

Preparing for future opportunities

Large infrastructure projects often require suppliers to demonstrate specific standards, accreditations and capabilities.

Businesses can begin preparing by considering:

  • quality and assurance arrangements
  • health and safety standards
  • social value credentials
  • environmental sustainability commitments
  • digital capability and readiness
  • workforce skills and capacity

Further information

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ensures we spend money wisely. When we buy goods or services, we: 

  • run fair and open competitions 

  • choose suppliers that offer good quality and value 

  • make sure public money is used responsibly 

We also consider social value. This means we look at how our spending benefits the wider community in Mid Cheshire.