--- title: "ITT271 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a15d03b0-1fad-443d-9013-c192eb6dad52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a15d03b0-1fad-443d-9013-c192eb6dad52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a15d03b0-1fad-443d-9013-c192eb6dad52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a15d03b0-1fad-443d-9013-c192eb6dad52.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING" published: "2020-01-09" --- # ITT271 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a15d03b0-1fad-443d-9013-c192eb6dad52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a15d03b0-1fad-443d-9013-c192eb6dad52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a15d03b0-1fad-443d-9013-c192eb6dad52.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8dfc9b-c5a3-40b2-9d9a-d3b5cec7503e | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 5PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere | | Westminster constituency | Northampton South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2020 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8dfc9b-c5a3-40b2-9d9a-d3b5cec7503e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8dfc9b-c5a3-40b2-9d9a-d3b5cec7503e 9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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