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title: "Provision of Human Resource Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a508"
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# Provision of Human Resource Support Services

Buyer: HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a508

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## Summary

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB), a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is inviting tenders for the provision of Human Resource Support Services. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Human resources management consultancy services' (CPV code 79414000) and is specifically targeting the UK region. The procurement method being utilised is the open procedure, and the tender stage is currently active. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7 November 2024 and bid opening on 8 November 2024. The resulting contract will commence from 8 November 2024 for a period of 1080 days, with the possibility of renewal for up to a further 36 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the public sector and an understanding of government-specific requirements. Given the scope of responsibilities, including compliance, HR risk management, employee engagement, and retention, businesses with a robust track record in these areas are well-suited. Additionally, the requirement to work closely with HBLB's internal Staff Management System without introducing new complexities makes it ideal for firms familiar with seamless HR systems integration. Successful bidders will also benefit from providing ongoing HR advisory and policy support, fostering diversity and inclusion, and maintaining rigorous HR records management.

## Notice

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) sponsored by Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) responsible for the collection and expenditure of the Horserace Betting Levy worth approximately PS100m per year. The organisation has a team of 15-20 staff and more information can be found on HBLB's website (www.hblb.org.uk). Given its size HBLB traditionally outsources delivery of its HR services and is inviting appropriate business partners to tender for the provision of these services. The contract has been awarded subsequent to the above invitation to tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The business partner will be required to: * Ensure that HBLB is compliant with and aware of all legal requirements * Identify and develop aspects of an HR Strategy that support delivery of HBLB's objectives * Ensure HR policy and practice is current, lawful, and supports government's GovS 003: Human Resources standard * Identify HR risk where apparent and recommend appropriate remedial action * Facilitate effective employee selection and recruitment when needed * Promote good levels of employee performance, personal development and retention. * Survey employee engagement annually and report on results making recommendations as appropriate * Provide HR advice to the HBLB executive and managers as needed * Support diversity and inclusion in all HR policy and practice * To monitor and maintain employee relations, providing appropriate employee assistance where necessary * To provide a guaranteed HR point of contact during the working week, and out of hours as required, for employees, managers, and executives * Prepare and distribute HR correspondence as needed, including the drafting of employment contracts and offer letters. * To manage, review and accurately maintain HBLB's HR records * To effectively manage the transition of services from one provider to another at both the start and end of the contract Prospective partners will be required be required to work with HBLB's own internal Staff Management System to handle data concerning holidays, sickness, gifts and hospitality, appraisals, objectives, risks and their mitigations, contact details, next of kin and beneficiaries, office attendance, policy acceptance, etc. Access to this system will be granted to the selected HR service provider. HBLB does not wish to incur any additional complexity involved in the use of other HR management systems. HBLB outsources payroll separately and this service is therefore not required under this contract.

Renewal: Subject to negotiation and no greater than a further 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000413-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 17:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000413-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031547-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hblb.org.uk/contracts
- https://www.hblb.org.uk/

## Provenance

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