Tender

ITT271 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING

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Tender

09 Jan 2020 at 15:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northampton is seeking a provider for WordPress Web Hosting Services through an open tender procedure. This contract, identified as ITT271, aims to find a capable partner to manage and host various public-facing websites, including the university's main site, with a focus on scalability and reliability. The tender is currently active and has a submission deadline of 10th February 2020. The hosting service will preferably be based in the UK and is part of the services category, with the contract set to commence on 30th April 2020 and run for two years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in web hosting services, particularly those experienced in managing WordPress platforms with high user traffic and multi-site capabilities. Businesses capable of delivering robust support and monitoring services that can handle peak usage periods will be well-suited for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance the growth trajectory of technology firms focused on the education sector, particularly in the context of digital service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT271 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider

Notice Description

The University is looking for a partner to host our public website as well as other blogs and sites related to the university. The host will have a minimum of six years, with at least 1,000 plus users. The allowance of installing multiple wordpress sites with the ability to allow a multisite system on a site. The University is looking to continue using a WordPress hosting system as a platform service. This service needs to be hosted in Europe, preferably in the UK if possible. The hosting service will be looking at hosting a number of WordPress sites, this includes a Restaurant site, Hotel Site, a Blog site with multi-sites enabled and the main public website for the university which runs multi sites for parts of the university which require a public facing website. The main public website had over 3 million visitors in the last year and the candidate will need to be able to handle moments of high activity. Also the candidate will be needed to monitor the public website 24 hours a day for a number of days so that any issues can be resolved rapidly. Over the period of the tenancy the Digital Services Team will be looking to continue moving websites, microsites and blogs which are used within the university to the hosting solution, this will include needing multi site enabled for some sites so that microsites and blogs can site under certain sites. The Contract shall be for a period of 2 years with the option at University discretion to extend for a further year, with a commencement date of 30th April 2020 Additional information: The information and documents for this tender will be accessible from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton Click on Current Tenders link where you can view the project detail, express an interest and register your Organisation with our e-tendering system. Once the registration has been accepted and you have received your login details by e:mail you can login to view and download the PQQ in the My Tenders section of the website. If your company is already registered please do not register again Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8dfc9b-c5a3-40b2-9d9a-d3b5cec7503e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 5PH
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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