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title: "ITT277 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING"
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# ITT277 WordPress Web Hosting Services Provider - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b37b0cb8-f113-4411-9ab4-5c944965db74

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd93067e-c0f4-47f7-a2d9-518a95533ee3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WP ENGINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 09:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd93067e-c0f4-47f7-a2d9-518a95533ee3
- 20 Apr 2021 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd93067e-c0f4-47f7-a2d9-518a95533ee3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd93067e-c0f4-47f7-a2d9-518a95533ee3
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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