Planning

Human Resources Managed Services

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

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Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 15:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Horserace Betting Levy Board, a central government public authority located in London, is currently engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Human Resources Managed Services". This upcoming tender covers the provision of comprehensive HR services, including compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic advice. The focus is on services such as HR administration, employment law advice, and possibly payroll coordination. The procurement is classified under personnel and payroll services and is relevant to various regions across the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to participate in a preliminary market engagement, with responses due by 30th January 2026. The contract aims to start by June 2026, offering an extended partnership through to May 2031, depending on renewal terms.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in human resource services to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious public authority. Companies with expertise in employee record management, recruitment support, and strategic HR advisory would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings. Given the geographical spread and scope of work, businesses that can demonstrate robust HR systems support and a strong track record in public sector engagements will be well-positioned to compete. The tender provides a chance for growth by aligning with HBLB's strategic objectives while delivering essential HR services across multiple regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human Resources Managed Services

Notice Description

HBLB wishes to examine options available for the potential appointment of a single Service Provider to provide a managed HR Service for a multi-year period with a view to entering into any new Contract during the summer of 2026 to allow time for any transition of services should this be necessary. The primary purpose of the Service is to deliver HR transactional and advisory services that ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with HBLB's objectives. The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering a full range of HR services, including but not limited to: * HR administration and employee record management * Recruitment, onboarding, and induction support * Employee relations and case management e.g. disciplinary matters * Policy review, development, and implementation * Employment law and compliance advice * Absence management and performance management support * HR systems support, reporting, and analytics * Ad hoc HR advisory services to senior management and line managers, including strategic advice to Board and senior managers. * Proactive support for staff learning and development * Periodic in person visits to HBLB office Optional services * Payroll coordination and benefits administration * Employee platform for submission of expenses claims and other requests

Planning Information

A market information document containing further information and the engagement questions is available by request from delivery@exceeding.co.uk Completed market engagement responses must be sent by email to the same address.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002349-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
delivery@exceeding.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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