---
title: "Absence Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c63"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Absence Management System

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c63

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Extension request for current Absence Management System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005824-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,151 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 72212783 - Content management software development services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005824-2026
  22nd January 2026 - 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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