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Musical Instruments - Jupiter tenor-saxophone

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process through a direct award for the provision of a Jupiter tenor-saxophone, as part of the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories' and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award, completed on 29th April 2025, was given to Stentor Music Co Ltd and details a contract period from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027. The total contract value stands at GBP 3,696.90, indicating a streamlined acquisition process suitable for quick fulfilment needs.

This procurement process creates opportunities for businesses specialising in musical instruments and related technology. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender relevant, given its suitability for such organisations. Companies with capabilities in supplying musical instruments and demonstrating the ability to manage a direct award procurement method will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tender opportunities provided by local government entities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Jupiter tenor-saxophone

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Jupiter tenor-saxophone

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cbebf9e-348d-440d-9d1e-e2233b3aeba6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b27f082-7085-4503-8c97-f71b62d506c3
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
£3,696 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 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
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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

STENTOR MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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