Award

Absence Management Software

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

St Albans City & District has completed the procurement process for an "Absence Management Software" to support internal staff, classifying it under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The location of delivery is the South East region, United Kingdom, with the procurement status tagged as "award". The award was issued on 24th October 2025, concluding the tender phase which ended on 17th October 2025. The contract for this service, valued at £38,208, is set to commence on 31st October 2025 and conclude by 30th September 2027.

This opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in software development and IT services, particularly those offering absence management solutions. The tender, fitting for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), was secured by Goodshape UK Ltd, reflecting the suitability for innovative software providers aiming to expand their market reach in the public sector. Companies with capabilities to engage in framework agreements and service contracts in the specified regions of the UK would find such procurements conducive to business growth by establishing a footprint in public sector digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Absence Management Software

Notice Description

The Council is looking for suitable software to deliver absence management support and reporting requirements to support internal staff with absence management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98cec6cc-eb47-48a3-9b93-2372038f9867
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db54fc5f-718f-46b9-81ea-57c19e71bade
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

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
£38,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOODSHAPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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