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Contract for WP Engine Hosting Dedicated Environment for The University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Jul 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for WP Engine Hosting Dedicated Environment services. This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category and was completed as a single contract. The contract, valued at £25,833.60, commenced on 14th February 2024 and will run until 14th February 2025. The services will be delivered to the University's location in Birmingham, England, specifically at postal code B15 2TT. The procurement method employed was 'Other - Single contract only', indicating a tailored procurement approach for this specific requirement.

Businesses engaged in providing Information Technology services, particularly those specialising in hosting environments, can find substantial growth opportunities in similar tenders. This tender highlights opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as WP Engine, Inc., the successful supplier, is classified as an SME. Contractors with expertise in dedicated hosting environments may be well-positioned to secure future contracts with academic institutions or organisations requiring specialised IT services. Engaging in such tenders can lead to strategic partnerships and bolster a company's market presence in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for WP Engine Hosting Dedicated Environment for The University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for WP Engine Hosting Dedicated Environment for The University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b5b7619-fe8b-45d8-bf12-1b1f439f8b8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0eb434-29f8-41dd-a8c9-262a690504ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single contract only
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,833 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WP ENGINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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