---
title: "Absence Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059960"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# Absence Management System

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059960

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is initiating a procurement process for an Absence Management System, targeting the software package and information systems sector. This planned procurement is in the planning stage, with an open competitive flexible procedure being implemented. The contract, which is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and end by 31st March 2030, includes potential options for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement is above the threshold and is part of pre-market engagement to gather relevant information before finalising the procurement route. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 2nd March 2026, with an award decision by 20th March 2026. The contract's location is within the United Kingdom, primarily focusing on the UK region.

This tender offers significant potential for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those equipped to handle absence management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the procurement's suitability criteria, which emphasises flexibility and innovation. Companies that can provide competitive, robust software packages and related services stand to benefit from this opportunity, potentially expanding their footprint in the public sector while collaborating with a prominent governmental authority. Businesses able to respond in English and contribute valuable insights during the pre-market engagement process will likely find this tender especially attractive.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will potentially include two optional 12-month extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056168-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 11:34 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056168-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056168-2025
  12th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5157
  Please complete and return the attached request for information document to help Northumbria Police conclude their pre-market engagement.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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