---
title: "ICT-24-036 - SUPPLY OF LOCKABLE MOBILE PHONE POUCHES, AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04daae"
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buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# ICT-24-036 - SUPPLY OF LOCKABLE MOBILE PHONE POUCHES, AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04daae

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039046-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £177,781 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ODYSSEY EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039046-2025
- 31 Jan 2025 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003327-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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