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Absence Management System

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Absence Management System" was initiated by Southend-on-Sea City Council, located at Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex. This contract falls under the services category, specifically content management software development services. The procurement has reached the award and contract stage, with Goodshape UK Limited being the successful supplier. The contract is active from 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2026. The total contract value is approximately £32,581.40, with a net amount of £27,151.17, under a below-threshold procurement process. The legislation governing this procurement is outlined in 2023/54 of UKPGA.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those specialising in content management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises with the capacity to handle public sector projects would find this opportunity conducive for business growth, especially given the focus on an existing solution extension. Companies that can provide tailored solutions and have prior experience with public authorities will be well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Furthermore, establishing a successful contract with a public authority like Southend-on-Sea City Council can bolster a company's reputation and open doors to future opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Absence Management System

Notice Description

Extension request for current Absence Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212783 - Content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,151 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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