Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Corporate Services IT (HR and Finance)

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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05 Mar 2026 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, located in Victoria Square House, Birmingham, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process concerning corporate services IT for HR and finance. This initiative is classified under IT services and software packages and aims to acquire an integrated system encompassing HR, learning management, payroll, finance, and commercial functionalities. As of 5 March 2026, the commission is engaging suppliers in a preliminary market engagement phase to shape the requirements of this procurement. Suppliers are encouraged to participate in this exercise by 9 April 2026, providing insights on suitable systems for public sector integration and influencing the Commission's approach towards implementation options and cost models. Future notices are expected to be published in October 2026, providing further details as the process advances towards formal tendering.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and integrated system solutions that cater to the public sector's specific requirements, such as statutory compliance, governance, and efficient lifecycle management. Small to mid-sized enterprises that focus on these areas and possess proven solutions within the UK public sector are well-suited to take part in the engagement process. By contributing to this preliminary phase, businesses can establish themselves as potential strategic partners for the Gambling Commission and gain insights into upcoming opportunities for collaboration and development in public sector IT procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Corporate Services IT (HR and Finance)

Notice Description

The Gambling Commission, an Arm's-Length Body with approximately 400 employees, is commencing early market engagement to inform the potential procurement of an integrated HR, Learning Management System, Payroll, Finance and Commercial system. Our organisation operates in a regulated public sector environment and requires systems that support accurate statutory compliance, strong governance, and efficient end-to-end processes across the employee and financial lifecycle. We are particularly interested in solutions already proven within the UK public sector. This expression of interest is issued solely for market engagement purposes. This is not a call for competition. The purpose is to: - understand the maturity, capability and market availability of systems suitable for small to mid-sized public bodies - assess whether a single integrated platform or a modular "best-of-breed" approach is more suitable - identify functional, technical and commercial considerations that should shape a future procurement - explore implementation options and indicative cost models Suppliers with relevant HR, payroll, learning management, finance and/or commercial/procurement systems are invited to participate.

Planning Information

The Gambling Commission are carrying out market engagement to inform the potential procurement of an integrated HR, Learning Management, Payroll, Finance and Commercial system. This is open for any supplier to complete on the MyTenders portal https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ This is to determine market interest in the process and for you to help inform the development of our requirements. As a supplier, you will have important insights into what will and won't work. This is your opportunity to influence the procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066361
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020067-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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