Planning

Absence Management System

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is in the planning stage of procuring a new Absence Management System. This process is focused on engaging potential suppliers for a software package and information systems solution. The procurement is categorized under the goods industry and addresses a sub-central government requirement. It is located in Newcastle, United Kingdom, and interested suppliers are required to complete a request for information by 13th October 2025, ahead of the tender's formal issue. The project is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 2032, considering possible renewals.

This proposed procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive absence management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, indicating a level playing field for smaller technology firms that can deliver innovative and efficient software solutions. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector and those with a track record of delivering robust IT systems could find this tender particularly beneficial in driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Absence Management System

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are looking for a new absence management system. This notice is being issued inclusive of a request for information as part of our pre-market engagement process to ascertain the necessary information before making an informed decision on the market and procurement route.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers should download and complete the request for information document included in the planned procurement notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056168-2025? This document should be completed and returned before the deadline of 12 noon 13/10/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056175-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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