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Checkpoint Gateway

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has recently concluded an award stage for a public procurement contract under the title "Checkpoint Gateway," situated within the IT services category. The contract aims to renew the Council’s Checkpoint Security Licensing for one year, spanning from 26 March 2026 to 25 March 2027. Located in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, this procurement adopted a limited competition approach, reflecting the "Below threshold - limited competition" procurement method. The process culminated in a contract valued at £68,762.80 (gross amount: £82,515.36), with the signing date recorded as 20 February 2026. Awarded to Sapphire Technologies Limited, this contract highlights Middlesbrough Council's commitment to maintaining robust security measures, aligning with its sub-central government responsibilities.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. Business engagement in projects like the Checkpoint Gateway renews focus on technological enhancements and integration, crucial for organisations aiming to bolster their service offerings in security solutions. Sapphire Technologies Limited's successful bid exemplifies how SMEs can partner with public authorities to deliver essential IT services. Companies equipped to offer superior technological support or innovative software solutions, particularly those situated within or able to serve the UKC12 region, would find similar tender opportunities beneficial in expanding their market presence and pursuing collaborative engagements with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Checkpoint Gateway

Notice Description

The Council is looking to renew its Checkpoint Security Licensing for which quotations are required for a period of one year, for the period 26.03.2026 - 25.03.2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£68,762 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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