E-Learning Content aggregator / marketplace Provider LXP

Descriptions

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 £28 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 ***