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09 Jul 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Absence management" was conducted by Bassetlaw District Council, focusing on the provision of services related to employee sickness programmes. This tender falls under the Information Systems category, specifically targeting the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is categorised as the Award stage, with a completion date of 1st June 2026. The contract, valued at £65,145.6, was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2028.

This tender offers a business growth opportunity, particularly for those specialising in information systems and absence management solutions. While the contract is awarded to Goodshape, a large-scale supplier, businesses that can enhance their service offerings in similar frameworks may find future opportunities in such selective procurement processes. The procurement process and requirements indicate a preference for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive absence management systems, making it especially suitable for businesses with established solutions in employee health and information system services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Absence management

Notice Description

Absence management - Employee sickness programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1e25c74-7793-44f4-babc-c90d9120e681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2411a76-7dd8-47b1-9c40-4365c3e89138
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,145 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,145 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOODSHAPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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