Scope
Reference
Pouches Framework
Description
A framework from which 32 of the Trust's current (and prospective) Academies can utilise, as required.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £373,000 excluding VAT
- £447,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 December 2025 to 5 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18923100 - Pouches
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 42992100 - Faraday cage
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See Appendix E - Framework Structure in the tender documents. Direct award and Mini-Competition options stated.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 November 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 6 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Product Physical Requirements | 2 sub questions with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Signal Blocking Technology | 2 sub questions with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Durability & Safety | 1 sub question with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Identification & Organisation | 1 sub question with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Quality Assurance | 5 sub questions with a mix of 0 to 1 and 0 to 2 scoring |
Quality |
| Implementation Support | 3 sub questions with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Environmental & Health | 4 sub questions with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Integration Capabilities | 1 sub question with 0 to 2 scoring |
Quality |
| Compliance & Legal | 2 sub questions with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Performance Monitoring & Reporting | 2 sub questions with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Enhanced Security Features | 1 sub question with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Additional Compliance & Performance | 2 sub questions with Y=1, N=0 scoring |
Quality |
| Contract Price | Scenario pricing information inserted in the Appendix B2 Pricing Schedule which will be used to calculate the 'Total Net Annual Price for Tender Evaluation'. The lowest 'Total Net Annual Price... |
Price |
Weighting description
Product Physical Requirements Signal Blocking Technology Durability & Safety Identification & Organisation Quality Assurance Implementation Support Environmental & Health Integration Capabilities Compliance & Legal Performance Monitoring & Reporting Enhanced Security Features Additional Compliance & Performance Price
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
A full suite of Framework and Call-Off documents relating to the Mobile Phone Pouches Framework.
Contracting authority
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT)
- Companies House: 06982127
Unit G.05B, Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 1SF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Trevor Armstrong
Telephone: +44 1212365100
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government