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Market Engagement - External Training Management Service Provider

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 08:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled “Market Engagement - External Training Management Service Provider.” This process focuses on Managed Learning Services within the services industry category and is located in the UKD region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which follows the special regime for utilities, seeks to understand market offerings for more efficient external training management. The market engagement notice was published on 9th July 2026, and interested parties have until 8th August 2026 to submit a Market Engagement Questionnaire. Contracts, if any, are expected to begin on 1st October 2026 and potentially run until 2033.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in training services to influence the development of United Utilities' approach to Managed Learning Services. Companies that provide a diverse range of training solutions and demonstrate innovative service delivery and commercial models would be particularly well-suited to engage in this process. With a focus on improving efficiency and standardisation in training procurement, businesses that can offer comprehensive service management solutions stand to benefit significantly from participating in this market engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - External Training Management Service Provider

Notice Description

United Utilities is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand the market for Managed Learning Services (MSP). The purpose of this engagement is to identify suppliers operating within the market, understand the range of services available and gather information on current service delivery models and commercial approaches. United Utilities currently procures external training from a wide range of providers to support the development of its workforce. Through this market engagement, United Utilities is seeking to understand how Managed Learning Services could support a more efficient, consistent and controlled approach to the sourcing, administration and management of external training. Interested organisations are invited to complete the accompanying Market Engagement Questionnaire. This notice does not constitute a call for competition, does not commit United Utilities to undertake any future procurement and no contract will be awarded as a result of this market engagement.

Planning Information

Interested organisations are requested to complete the accompanying Market Engagement Questionnaire by the engagement deadline stated in this notice. The purpose of the questionnaire is to help United Utilities understand current market capability, available service offerings, commercial approaches and innovative solutions. Any clarification questions relating to this market engagement should be submitted to Jack.sherwood@uuplc.co.uk Link to the Form - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X-qE_dKs_E2bcqu10WhTEM0LCgXi-jtEu8xPyRqydkZUNDNOUUpKTzBYMERTRE5NWjUzVzgwWEMzUi4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c707
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064499-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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