Award

Musical Instruments - Guitars and Stands

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 May 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Leicestershire County Council involved the direct award for the supply of musical instruments, specifically classical and electric guitars with stands. This contract falls under the industry category of "Musical instruments and parts" and is valued at GBP 37,895.67. The award, made through the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework, commenced on 30th April 2025 and is set to end on 31st May 2027. Located in England, the procurement was in the award stage as of 29th April 2025, with the contract being published on 2nd May 2025. The procurement method employed was a direct award, indicating a straightforward selection of the supplier.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers involved in the musical instruments sector. Although the contract has already been awarded to Chamberlain Music, suppliers in similar fields can glean insights into the purchasing patterns and preferences of Leicestershire County Council. Businesses of a larger scale, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are likely to be suited for such contracts, especially those already participating in framework agreements with the Department for Education. For firms already engaged in similar frameworks, this example underscores the importance of maintaining a strong presence and rapport with buying organisations for potential future direct awards.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Guitars and Stands

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Classical and electric guitars and stands

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13b0672d-3899-4e8d-b868-50bc40b41ae3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d72429-9d63-488a-987a-9c66aa66efd3
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 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
Kaushar Girach
Contact Email
kaushar.girach@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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