---
title: "Sophos Central Intercept"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-22"
---

# Sophos Central Intercept

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c7e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Sophos Central Intercept advanced endpoint security solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050709-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,615 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050709-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050709-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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