Planning

Provision of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches

OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 08:52

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 08:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Outwood Grange Academies Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of lockable mobile phone pouches, intended for use across its schools in the United Kingdom. The procurement involves goods from the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment category. The open procedure used in this tender allows for an above-threshold procurement, encouraging wide participation. Key dates to note include the end of the enquiry period on 17th April 2026, the submission deadline on 24th April 2026, and the expected award date by 6th May 2026. The delivery addresses cover multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKF, with the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, and options for extension based on performance.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying communication and telecommunication equipment, particularly those capable of offering lockable mobile phone pouches. It also requires companies that can provide seamless training, implementation, and support. Enterprises with a track record in delivering such solutions to educational institutions could find significant business growth prospects. With an open procurement method and significant weight given to price and social value quality metrics in the award criteria, small to medium-sized enterprises with competitive pricing strategies and a commitment to delivering social value will be well-suited to compete. Registration and bid submission are conducted electronically via the In-tend education portal, ensuring accessibility for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches

Notice Description

Provision of lockable mobile phone pouches for Outwood Grange Academies Trust. Provision must include associated training, implementation and roll out support for the Trusts schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Trust will allow extension to be exercised if performance has been satisfactory.

Planning Information

Samples, product trials and meetings have been held with various suppliers and providers of mobile phone pouches. Additional information can be requested via procurement @outwood.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067748
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028888-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2PF
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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