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E-Learning Content aggregator / marketplace Provider LXP

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, completed the procurement process for an e-Learning Content aggregator/marketplace provider for their Learning Experience Platform (LXP). The tender, identified under title "E-Learning Content aggregator / marketplace Provider LXP," falls within the services category, specifically IT services and education and training services, with a total contract value of £480,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the final award was made to OpenSesame Inc., a large-scale supplier. Key dates include the pending award status as of 18th March 2026 and the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2026, lasting until 31st May 2028, with an optional extension until 30th June 2029. This procurement is situated in Kings Langley, UK, and the standstill period concludes on 27th March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, especially those specialising in digital learning content aggregation and services. Companies providing secure access to extensive digital learning catalogues, offering a user-friendly web-based portal, along with analytics, reporting, and integration options, can leverage this opportunity for growth. As the ECITB targets workforce development across various technical and professional disciplines, suppliers offering content related to health and safety, regulatory compliance, technical and engineering skills, and leadership development are well-suited to compete. The open procurement approach signifies a competitive landscape where pre-existing relationships with learning platforms and the ability to deliver high-quality third-party content could be advantageous.

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Notice Title

E-Learning Content aggregator / marketplace Provider LXP

Notice Description

Procurement of an e-Learning Content aggregator / marketplace Provider for the ECITB's Learning experience platform (LXP) as per the tender notice: 2026/S 000-007269

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 1 year extension within original scope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061015
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024524-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LANGLEY
Postcode
WD4 8LZ
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Gade Valley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENSESAME

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