Award

ICT-24-036 - SUPPLY OF LOCKABLE MOBILE PHONE POUCHES, AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:51

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, acting on behalf of the Department of Education, has completed the procurement process for the supply of lockable mobile phone pouches and associated training guidance and support. This initiative is part of a pilot project in Northern Ireland, aimed at testing mobile phone inhibiting devices across 10 post-primary schools. The procurement process, categorised under the industry code for radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment, utilised an open procedure method. The contract was awarded to ODYSSEY EDUCATION LTD and was signed on 23rd June 2025, with a total contract value of £177,781.87.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in educational support materials and technology equipment. With a 75% emphasis on qualitative methodology, there is a significant chance for businesses that excel in delivering comprehensive training and support services. Additionally, the contract period lasting 450 days highlights an extensive engagement opportunity for businesses. Suitable contenders for similar opportunities in the future could include small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in educational environments and innovative technological solutions.

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Notice Title

ICT-24-036 - SUPPLY OF LOCKABLE MOBILE PHONE POUCHES, AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT

Notice Description

ICT-24-036 - SUPPLY OF LOCKABLE MOBILE PHONE POUCHES, AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT. 1. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a supplier to support the delivery of a pilot programme in 10 post primary schools in Northern Ireland, in order to test the use of mobile phone inhibiting devices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICT-24-036 - SUPPLY OF LOCKABLE MOBILE PHONE POUCHES, AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT. 1. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a supplier to support the delivery of a pilot programme in 10 post primary schools in Northern Ireland, in order to test the use of mobile phone inhibiting devices. Additional information: This procurement exercise has been commissioned by Dept of Education, to be administered and managed by the Education Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04daae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,781 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
ict.procureeani.org.uk
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ODYSSEY EDUCATION

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