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title: "Absence Management System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-16"
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# Absence Management System

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cea1b310-a579-4b0a-8c59-2cc5d3707abd

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## Summary

The procurement process for an Absence Management System, valued at £450,000, was initiated by Derby City Council, based in Derby, England. This service falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically coded as CPV 48000000. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st February 2017, while the contract commenced on 1st March 2017 and is set to conclude on 29th February 2020. The award for this contract was published on 16th February 2018, confirming the supplier, FirstCare Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and software services sector, particularly those focusing on absence management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability indicated in the procurement details. As such, firms that specialise in software development, particularly those offering tailored services to public organisations, are ideally positioned to explore similar opportunities for growth within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Absence Management System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108a2701-479f-4fe3-87cc-97a23e22fe1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRSTCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108a2701-479f-4fe3-87cc-97a23e22fe1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108a2701-479f-4fe3-87cc-97a23e22fe1e
  16th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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