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Musical Instruments - IT Accessories

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a direct award tender focused on the procurement of musical instruments and IT accessories. This tender falls under the industry category of musical instruments and is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award via the Department for Education (DfE) Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. Key dates include the award publication on 25 February 2026 and the commencement of the contract period from 30 April 2025 to 31 May 2027. With a total contract value of £3,395, this procurement represents a valuable opportunity for IT accessory suppliers interested in this niche market.

Businesses looking to capitalise on similar opportunities could explore direct award tenders in the musical instruments and technology sectors, leveraging frameworks that facilitate procurement processes. This particular tender underscores opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria, although it was awarded to a large supplier, Micro Computer Consultants Ltd. Companies with expertise in providing IT equipment within the educational context may find this sector particularly promising for expansion and growth.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - IT Accessories

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of IT Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc41e3b-6928-492d-84f7-cada3e312ec9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25488107-d1c1-4d8f-9e3c-d020ad75f9d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICRO COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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