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ITT277 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northampton e-Tendering is seeking to appoint an experienced WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider to support and maintain its public website and other related platforms, totalling 39 sites. The procurement process is at the Award stage, following an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2021 and concluding on 30th April 2023, with a potential extension of one year. Bidders were required to submit proposals by the deadline of 8th February 2021. The hosting services must be located in the EU, ideally within the UK, ensuring that contractors have at least six years of relevant experience in WordPress hosting and maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web hosting and support services, particularly those with a focus on WordPress platforms. Companies that have substantial experience in managing high-traffic websites and can demonstrate robust technical capabilities related to hosting, security patching, and maintenance would be well-placed to compete. Additionally, businesses located within the EU and equipped to meet the specific hosting requirements laid out by the University of Northampton may find this contract advantageous for growth and expansion in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT277 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Northampton are seeking to appoint an experienced WordPress Web Hosting Provider to host and provide WordPress support and maintenance for the University's public website as well as other blogs and University websites and microsites, currently 39 sites in total at present. The Provider will have a minimum of six years' experience of WordPress Hosting and Support and capable of hosting WordPress sites that attract a significant number of visitors. During the contract duration the University also has a requirement to create and install additional WordPress sites or sub-sites when needed. The physical hosting and data need to be located in the EU, but preferably in the UK. In addition to hosting, the Provider will be responsible for WordPress maintenance and all updates to the WordPress Content Management Software itself including security patching. The contract duration is two years with the option of an additional year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b37b0cb8-f113-4411-9ab4-5c944965db74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd93067e-c0f4-47f7-a2d9-518a95533ee3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

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
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WP ENGINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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