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title: "Absence management"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f87a07ce-9817-40bd-9f5b-89fe5e40782e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# Absence management

Buyer: BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f87a07ce-9817-40bd-9f5b-89fe5e40782e

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## Summary

Bassetlaw District Council has awarded a contract for absence management services to Goodshape. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," was conducted through a direct procurement method. This single tender action was below the threshold and involved the provision of a platform for employees to report absences and access medical information from nurses. The contract, valued at £57,816, encompasses the East Midlands region and will run from 1 June 2024 to 1 June 2026. The award was made official on 14 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employee management solutions, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as the scope includes both software provision and support services. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining absence management systems can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability to handle public sector projects. The focus on both technical and support services presents a lucrative chance for businesses in the software and healthcare advisory sectors.

## Notice

provision of our absence management service which enables employees to contact Good Shape to report absence from work (fulfils the requirement of the self-certification process) and to close absences. The platform also provides opportunities for employees to speak to a nurse for medical information and advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71418748-477d-4a66-8265-b7a2e88be58f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,816 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,816 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORKSOP |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S80 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Bassetlaw |
| Electoral ward | Worksop South |
| Westminster constituency | Bassetlaw |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOODSHAPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71418748-477d-4a66-8265-b7a2e88be58f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71418748-477d-4a66-8265-b7a2e88be58f
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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