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Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. They are seeking to engage the market for the "TRU TRUST: Immersive Training Service," which falls under the industry category of safety training services (CPV code: 80550000). The service involves providing immersive health, safety, and wellbeing training solutions. A key milestone is a market engagement presentation scheduled on EventBrite on 20th August 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Interested parties are invited to participate and complete a follow-up questionnaire. The procurement method is a tender with plans for commencement in April 2027.

This procurement process offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in training services, particularly those with innovative solutions in simulating health and safety scenarios. The suitability criteria indicate openness to SMEs and VCSEs, providing a broad scope for diverse businesses to compete. Companies with expertise in interactive learning experiences and the design of realistic training scenarios are particularly well-suited to benefit. This tender represents a significant opportunity to partner with a prominent public authority in a long-term project, enhancing the credibility and reach of successful businesses in the utilities sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TRU TRUST: Immersive Training Service - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Provision of an immersive health, safety and wellbeing training solution, delivered at a dedicated training location on a weekly basis, including the design and delivery of realistic training scenarios, simulation technologies and interactive learning experiences to support workforce competence, safety culture and behavioural change.

Planning Information

Market Engagement presentation will take place on EventBrite on the 20th August 2026 from 10am to 11am. Attendees will then be asked to answer a set of questions to gauge the level of interest and capabilities. Sign Up Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transpennine-route-upgrade-tru-trust-early-market-engagement-event-tickets-1988981010745

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069745-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety 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
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2027 - 23 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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