An LMS that fits your organisation — not the other way around
Off-the-shelf learning platforms are built for the average use case. They ship with features you will never use, lack the ones you actually need, and charge per-seat pricing that scales painfully as your learner base grows.
We build bespoke LMS platforms — from the ground up or on top of Moodle — designed around your exact workflows, your brand, and your learners. Our projects span SCORM-compliant corporate training portals, government-funded education platforms, multi-tenant SaaS LMS products, and AI-enhanced learning tools. Every system is built for scalability, standards compliance, and the learner experience.
What We Deliver
Every capability below is built and owned by our team — no third-party plug-and-pray integrations.
Custom React Frontend
Pixel-perfect, branded learner interfaces built with React 18 and Next.js. Fast, responsive, and accessible — from course catalogues and lesson players to progress dashboards and certificate downloads.
Scalable Node.js Backend
A purpose-built API layer handling enrolment, progress tracking, completion logic, notifications, and background jobs. Designed to scale from 100 to 100,000 learners without re-architecture.
Moodle Customisation
Full Moodle theme development, custom plugins, activity modules, blocks, and authentication connectors. We extend Moodle without modifying core — so upgrades remain straightforward.
Multi-Tenant Architecture
A single platform powering multiple organisations — each with isolated data, custom branding, and independent administrator access. Reduce infrastructure cost without sacrificing separation.
White-Label & Rebranding
Full white-label delivery — custom domain, logo, colour palette, email templates, and learner-facing copy. Your clients see your brand, not ours or Moodle's.
SCORM / xAPI / LTI 1.3
First-class support for all major e-learning standards. Import SCORM 1.2 and 2004 packages, capture xAPI statements to any LRS, and connect external tools via LTI 1.3 with Advantage extensions.
SSO, LDAP & Active Directory
Seamless authentication with SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0 / OIDC, LDAP, and Active Directory. Learners sign in with corporate credentials — no separate account required.
Analytics Dashboards
Real-time reporting for learners, managers, and administrators. Completion rates, time-on-task, assessment scores, CPD tracking, and exportable reports for compliance audits.
GDPR Compliance
Data residency in the EU/UK, configurable retention policies, right-to-erasure workflows, consent management, and full audit logs. Built for regulated industries from day one.
Technologies We Use
Modern, battle-tested tools — chosen for your project's specific needs, not our preference.
Who We Build For
We have delivered LMS platforms across four main verticals — each with different requirements that we know inside out.
Corporate Training & L&D
Deliver mandatory compliance training, onboarding programmes, and professional development at scale. Automate enrolment by role, track completion for audit purposes, and integrate with your HRIS.
- Automated role-based course enrolment
- Compliance and regulatory training tracking
- Manager dashboards and completion reports
- Integration with Workday, BambooHR, and SAP
Schools & Universities
Academic LMS platforms built around curriculum structure — cohorts, timetables, assignments, peer review, and grade books. Accessible to students and staff, with parent portal options.
- Course and cohort management with timetable sync
- Assignment submission, rubrics, and Turnitin integration
- WCAG 2.1 AA accessible design throughout
- MIS / SIS integration (SIMS, iSAMS, Arbor)
Training Providers & Awarding Bodies
Commercial training platforms that sell and deliver courses to paying learners. Stripe-powered payment gates, course catalogues, certificates, and CPD credit tracking — all under your brand.
- Course catalogue with Stripe checkout integration
- Branded certificates with QR code verification
- CPD credit tracking and digital badge issuance
- Reseller portal for corporate bulk purchases
Professional Certification Bodies
Examination and certification platforms with proctoring, question bank management, adaptive testing, and automated certificate issuance. Supports recertification cycles and credential verification APIs.
- Secure online examination with remote proctoring
- Adaptive question bank with difficulty weighting
- Automated recertification reminders and renewal flows
- Public credential verification via API
Why HostingOcean Solutions
There are many agencies that will take your LMS project. Here is why the ones who care about quality choose us.
Senior engineers only
Every LMS project is led by engineers with direct experience building multi-tenant e-learning platforms — not graduates learning on your budget.
On-time delivery
We plan milestones conservatively and hit them. You get a deployment calendar with every proposal and weekly progress updates throughout.
Security first
GDPR compliance, OWASP Top 10 controls, penetration-tested authentication, and full audit logging — built into the architecture from day one.
Post-launch support
Every project includes a 30-day hypercare window and the option to move onto a monthly support retainer for ongoing development.
Purpose-built, not template-driven
We write custom code for your requirements. Every feature is designed for your specific learner journey and integration landscape.
Transparent, fixed pricing
Fixed-price proposals with no hidden costs. We define deliverables clearly before we start — and we stick to them.
UK-registered company
HostingOcean Solutions Ltd is UK-registered. GDPR data processing agreements, UK contract law, and a team available during your working hours.
End-to-end ownership
One team, one point of contact. We handle architecture, build, testing, migration, deployment, and ongoing support — no handoff gaps.
How an LMS Project Works
A clear, structured delivery process — so you always know what is happening and when.
Discovery & Scoping
We run a structured discovery workshop — typically 2–4 hours — to understand your learners, your content, your integrations, and your growth plans. We document everything in a detailed scope specification before a single line of code is written.
Architecture & Proposal
Based on discovery, we produce a technical architecture document and a fixed-price proposal. You see the full plan — database schema, API design, infrastructure choices, third-party services — before you commit.
Agile Build
Development runs in two-week sprints with a working demo at the end of each. You test real features throughout the build — not just at the end. Every sprint ends with a review call and an updated delivery plan.
QA & Acceptance Testing
Before any release, every feature goes through our QA checklist — functional testing, accessibility audit (WCAG 2.1 AA), performance profiling, and security review. You also carry out your own user acceptance testing with real learners.
Go-Live & Migration
We manage the full production deployment — infrastructure setup, SSL, DNS, data migration from any existing platform, and a staged rollout if your learner volume warrants it. Go-live day is planned, not improvised.
Support & Iteration
Every project includes a support window post-launch. We monitor for issues, fix anything that arises, and are ready to start the next phase of development — whether that is new features, additional integrations, or performance scaling.
LMS Pricing Guide
Every project is quoted individually — but here is a realistic guide to what LMS work costs so you can plan your budget.
Moodle Setup & Customisation
£2,500 – £6,000
Ideal for organisations that want the power of Moodle with a polished, on-brand experience. Includes installation, custom theme, essential plugins, and user onboarding.
- Managed Moodle installation
- Custom brand theme (logo, colours, fonts)
- Up to 5 plugin configurations
- Admin training session
- Post-launch support (30 days)
Custom LMS Build
£15,000 – £60,000+
A fully bespoke LMS built on React and Node.js, designed around your exact workflows. Suitable for training providers, commercial platforms, and enterprise deployments.
- Full-stack React + Node.js build
- Custom course & content management
- Multi-tenant or single-tenant options
- SCORM / xAPI / LTI integration
- Analytics dashboard
- SSO / third-party integrations
LMS Retainer & Managed Growth
From £1,500 / month
Ongoing development, maintenance, and hosting management for organisations that want to continuously improve their platform without managing an in-house team.
- Dedicated development hours monthly
- Platform monitoring & updates
- Feature development & iteration
- Performance & security reviews
- Priority support SLA
All prices are estimates — final costs depend on scope, integrations, and complexity. View full pricing guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers to the questions every LMS buyer asks us.