--- title: "Market Engagement - External Training Management Service Provider" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c707" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c707" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c707.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c707.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Market Engagement - External Training Management Service Provider Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c707 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c707) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c707.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064499-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED | | Locality | GREAT SANKEY | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA5 3LP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 08:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064499-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064499-2026 9th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X-qE_dKs_E2bcqu10WhTEM0LCgXi-jtEu8xPyRqydkZUNDNOUUpKTzBYMERTRE5NWjUzVzgwWEMzUi4u - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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