---
title: "Checkpoint Gateway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fb1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# Checkpoint Gateway

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fb1

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018476-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,762 |

## 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 | SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018476-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018476-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- http://www.sapphire.net
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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