---
title: "Absence Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059965"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059965.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2025-09-12"
---

# Absence Management System

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059965

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## Summary

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.

## 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.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056175-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 11:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056175-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056175-2025
  12th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056168-2025
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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