Tender

Website Design and Build

FREEBRIDGE COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

25 Feb 2026 at 08:55

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Freebridge Community Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in King's Lynn, United Kingdom, initiated a tender process for the design and development of a new website to enhance user experience and brand presence. The procurement, classified under the services category, followed an open competition method and was below the threshold, with a project value of £125,000. Although initially active with plans for completion of the contract by 2027, the tender was ultimately cancelled on 25 February 2026 following an internal review, as the existing specification did not meet business requirements.

This tender initially presented significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in web design and development services. With criteria focused on price, technical merit, project execution, and responsible procurement, businesses able to meet these requirements had the potential to compete effectively. Suitable candidates included SMEs and VCSEs, given the project scope and budget. Despite the cancellation, the necessity for such services within the industry suggests future opportunities may arise, making preparedness and responsiveness key for interested firms in the digital solutions sector.

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Notice Title

Website Design and Build

Notice Description

The objective of this project is to design and develop a new Freebridge Community Housing website to improve user experience, enhance our brand presence, and aid future digital advancements For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://freebridge.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-World-wide-web-WWW-site-design-services./39H33H44Z3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://freebridge.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39H33H44Z3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016716-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FREEBRIDGE COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1DZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

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