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Learning Platform for Government xAPI standard interface

Cabinet Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Sep 2026 at 15:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Sep 2026 at 17:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office procured a proprietary learning platform licence and tier-3 support for the Rustici Engine. The software integrates with the Cabinet Office’s bespoke CSL learning management system and provides an on-premise xAPI-conformant Learning Record Store. It supports SCORM 1.2 and 2004, AICC, cmi5, xAPI and LTI standards, third-party learning materials, and preservation of the existing Government Digital Service front-end styling. This is an IT software and support services requirement, delivered in the United Kingdom. The scope is suited to suppliers providing enterprise learning technology, learning record stores, standards-based content interoperability and technical support for government or other tightly controlled environments.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly to Rustici Software on 25 August 2026. The Cabinet Office used a direct award because it considered Rustici the only viable supplier for the required on-premise integration, Learning Record Store, xAPI and SCORM support, compatibility with the bespoke CSL system, unchanged GDS styling and third-party learning content. The award value is USD 289,500 excluding tax, or USD 347,400 including tax. The contract period is 2 October 2026 to 18 September 2029, with signature scheduled for 2 October 2026. One lot was awarded, covering software package and information systems and related IT consulting, software development, internet and support services. The selected supplier is Rustici Software.

This award demonstrates demand for a specialist learning platform that can operate on premises and integrate directly with a bespoke learning management system without changing an established government user interface. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable capability in xAPI-based Learning Record Stores and broad interoperability across SCORM, AICC, cmi5, xAPI and LTI, together with support for third-party learning materials. The requirement also favours suppliers able to provide proprietary licensing and high-level technical support for a public-sector learning environment, while preserving existing Government Digital Service styling and operating within controlled government technology arrangements. Relevant experience integrating complex learning platforms, maintaining standards compliance and supporting an enterprise customer would strengthen a supplier’s position when this requirement returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Platform for Government xAPI standard interface

Notice Description

Provision of a proprietary software licence and tier-3 support services for the Rustici Engine. The software integrates directly with the bespoke CSL learning management system (LMS), providing an on-premise xAPI-conformant Learning Record Store (LRS) and native support for SCORM (1.2, 2004 2nd/3rd/4th eds), AICC, cmi5, xAPI, and LTI standards, while preserving Government Digital Service (GDS) front-end styling.

Procurement Information

Rustici remains the only viable solution for our specific requirements. This includes: Being on 'on premise' solution (that it can be integrated directly with our bespoke LMS) That it includes a Learning Record Store (LRS) That is supports xAPI and SCORM Can be fully integrated within CSL so that the CSL website can remain visually unchanged and maintain its Government Digital Service (GDS) approved styling Supports third party learning material

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0775ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£289,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2026 - 18 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cabinet Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rustici Software LLC

Further Information

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