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E-Learning Content Aggregator / marketplace Provider LXP

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 08:27

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 sub-central government public authority in Kings Langley, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of an e-Learning Content Aggregator/Marketplace Provider for its Learning Experience Platform (LXP). Utilizing an open procedure, this contract aims to enhance ECITB's LXP by providing access to a curated catalogue of online learning content from multiple third-party providers. This contract, valued at £480,000, is active from 1st June 2026 and potentially extends until 31st May 2029, allowing an additional one-year extension upon agreement. The procurement process included stages such as tendering, for which submissions closed on 23rd February 2026, and awarding, completed by 18th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, education and training, particularly those with capabilities in e-learning content provision and marketplace integration. The contract supports ECITB's objectives of providing digital learning solutions and IT services, especially those aligned with compliance, safety, business skills, and technical development. It presents a promising opportunity for suppliers with substantial catalogues of learning resources ready to be integrated into existing platforms. Companies with expertise in content aggregation and API configuration for learning systems will find this contract particularly relevant to their business expansion strategies.

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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/051688-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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