Tender

E-Learning Content aggregator / marketplace Provider LXP

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), a sub-central public authority based in Kings Langley, UK, has initiated a tender process for an "E-Learning Content Aggregator / Marketplace Provider LXP". This procurement seeks a service provider for the integration and ongoing support of a curated online learning content service, primarily targeting areas such as compliance, technical skills, and leadership. The tender, categorized under IT services and education, is conducted via an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 23rd February 2026, with final submissions made via email to the ECITB. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and will span two years, with a potential one-year renewal option.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specializing in digital learning content solutions, specifically those capable of integrating large e-learning catalogues with existing Learning Experience Platforms. Companies with expertise in providing such integrated services, especially those focused on the engineering sector's compliance and development needs, are well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £480,000, emphasizes quality and technical propositions, offering an attractive opportunity for businesses to expand their reach in the digital education sector and align with the ECITB's strategic objectives for workforce development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Learning Content aggregator / marketplace Provider LXP

Notice Description

Scope of the Contract being procured: This contract is for the provision, configuration of the API to the existing LXP and ongoing support of an online learning content aggregator / marketplace service for ECITB and in-scope employers. The Supplier will be responsible for: Providing secure access (via subscription and/or agreed licensing model) to a curated catalogue of online learning content from multiple third-party providers, covering at least: Health, safety and environmental compliance Regulatory and legislative compliance (including UK-specific content) Technical and engineering topics relevant to the engineering construction industry Leadership, management and supervisory skills Business, interpersonal and "soft" skills Wellbeing and workplace culture Providing a web-based portal and/or embeddable marketplace interface to browse, search, filter and select content. Providing integration options to deliver content via ECITB's LXP/LCMS platform and should be: Direct integration with Learning Pool LXP platform via API. Providing reporting and analytics on usage, engagement and completion. Providing onboarding, training and ongoing support for ECITB. The Supplier is not required to develop new bespoke learning content for ECITB under this contract. The core focus of this procurement is access to and management of a large, high-quality third-party content catalogue. Background The Engineering Construction Industry requires access to a broad range of high-quality digital learning content to support compliance, safety, technical skills, leadership and wider workforce development. Much of this content is produced and maintained by specialist third-party providers and is updated frequently to reflect changes in legislation, best practice and technology. Commercial "content marketplace" / "content hub" services aggregate large catalogues of e-learning courses from multiple publishers into a single, searchable library, which can be accessed via subscription and integrated with existing learning platforms. These services typically offer: Access to tens of thousands of courses from a wide range of providers across compliance, safety, business skills, leadership, technology and wellbeing. Integration with existing LXP to simplify deployment and reporting. To support ECITB's strategy around digital, improve value for money and reduce duplication of effort across employers, the ECITB intends to procure a content aggregation / marketplace service that will give ECITB and participating employers streamlined access to a curated catalogue of third-party online learning content. About the ECITB Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is the employer-led skills, standards and qualifications body for the development of the engineering construction workforce of Great Britain. An arms-length body of the UK Government, the ECITB reports to the Department for Work and Pensions. Our vision is a trailblazing Engineering Construction Industry where critical infrastructure, energy security and net zero ambitions are achieved. The ECITB works with employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines. We invest about PS28 million each year to support skills development within the industry. Further information on this opportunity is contained within the procurement pack, uploaded within this notice. ***please register your interest in the opportunity to ensure you are part of the pre-tender clarification process by emailing procurement@ecitb.org.uk ***

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 1 year extension within original scope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061015
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007269-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ecitb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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