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Extension of Absence Management System

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Extension of Absence Management System," a seven-month exception under its sub-central government authority status. This procurement falls within the industry category of "Software package and information systems," specifically in the region of Southend On Sea, UKH31. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, with the contract amounting to £57,960. The contract was awarded to GOODSHAPE UK LIMITED, and runs from July 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Key dates include the contract signature on June 24, 2025, and the publication of the contract notice on July 21, 2025.

Businesses operating in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in absence management solutions, could find opportunities for growth by understanding the requirements and complications that led to Southend-on-Sea City Council’s decision to extend its external absence management system. This tender illustrates the council's interest in robust software solutions that address uncertainties in data migration processes, making it an appealing prospect for technology providers looking to offer innovative solutions. SMEs involved in software development, especially those with similar offerings to GOODSHAPE UK LIMITED, may find similar opportunities in direct procurement methods aligned with public authority needs.

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Notice Title

Extension of Absence Management System

Notice Description

A requirement to continue with Absence recording externally due the uncertainty currently with the migration of the absence management processes and data into inhouse software being developed and delayed. This is a 7 month exception.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nikkianderson@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOODSHAPE

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