Scope
Reference
OHA/52/2026/IT/01/Website/01
Description
Orwell Housing Association has awarded a contract to rebuild their website following a competitive tender process involving shortlisted agencies. The project will deliver a redesigned platform that supports the transition to a modern, user‑focused digital experience.
The new solution will include an enhanced CMS, updated hosting arrangements, and a refreshed design framework. Key features will include improved site architecture, modular components to highlight priority content, secure lead‑capture forms, an interactive mapping tool, comprehensive website analytics, and full compliance with data‑protection legislation.
Contract 1. Web design
Supplier
Contract value
- £87,990 excluding VAT
- £105,588 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 January 2026
Contract dates
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
Contract locations
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Uptime at 99.9% (exc scheduled maintenance) | Must not result in 4+ hours downtime. Downtime must be scheduled overnight. Daily backups completed successfully. 100% completion and full auditability of security monitoring checks. |
| Vulnerabilities - 100% to be reported | Resolution timescales as defined in security vulnerabilities. Cookie consent must remain compliant at all times. GDPR compliance checks to be provided at least quarterly. All content must meet... |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
UNITY MEDIA EASTERN LIMITED
- Companies House: 09686622
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJP-1862-JLYT
Bury Lodge
Stowmarket
IP14 1JA
United Kingdom
Email: alex@unity.online
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Web design
Contracting authority
Orwell Housing Association Ltd
- Mutuals Public Register: 16460R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDJ-9755-ZNCY
Crane Hill Lodge, 325 London Rd
Ipswich
IP2 0BE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@orwell-housing.co.uk
Website: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government