Award

WEBSITE HOSTING, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT

THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LTD (TRADING AS ABRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 17:06

TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 13:27

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd, trading as Abri, recently completed a procurement process for "Website Hosting, Maintenance & Support" services. The procurement, aimed to deliver ongoing support, maintenance, and hosting for Abri's existing website and associated brand microsites, was conducted under a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The contract was awarded to Chaos Design Limited, with the services set to commence on 1 March 2026 and concluding by 1 March 2029. Located in Eastleigh, United Kingdom, this process falls within the IT services category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and related support. Bidders had the opportunity to submit their tenders electronically, with the award notice published on 20 January 2026.

Opportunities for business growth through this contract primarily exist for IT service providers capable of delivering high-quality website hosting and maintenance. This tender is particularly suitable for large enterprises capable of adhering to the service level agreements specified by Abri and managing potential modifications in response to technological shifts. Firms with a strong track record in IT services and the ability to scale solutions to match evolving legislative and security requirements would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. The flexible extension clauses, allowing for possible contract renewals up to 2032, present additional long-term business opportunities.

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Notice Title

WEBSITE HOSTING, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT

Notice Description

Abri is seeking to appoint a partner to deliver ongoing support, maintenance and hosting services for its existing website, abri.co.uk, and associated brand microsites created within the same environment, using existing technology and architecture. These elements are to be delivered within a service level agreement (SLA) covered by a monthly retainer fee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a88f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005043-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2034-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LTD (TRADING AS ABRI)
Contact Name
Ben Page
Contact Email
procurement.team@abri.co.uk
Contact Phone
03001231567

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 6AD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh North
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAOS DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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