---
title: "Extension of Absence Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562de"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# Extension of Absence Management System

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562de

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,960 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.goodshape.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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