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Sophos Central Intercept

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2025 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Sophos Central Intercept" project, aimed at enhancing endpoint security. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. The direct procurement method was employed, being below the threshold and carried out without competition. The contract was awarded to Boxxe Ltd, with the project set to take place within the UKC1 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract running from 19th September 2025 to 19th September 2026. Key documents were published on 22nd August 2025, with the contract already signed on 19th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on advanced security solutions. Companies in the sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and provide cutting-edge technologies to support public authorities. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), like Boxxe Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the capability of smaller firms in successfully delivering high-value projects. Engaging in similar tenders enables such firms to enhance their reputation and establish strategic relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Sophos Central Intercept

Notice Description

Sophos Central Intercept advanced endpoint security solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050709-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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