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Musical Instruments - Percussion Workshop

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process under the direct award method for the acquisition of musical instruments, specifically focused on percussion workshops. The procurement falls within the industry category of musical instruments and parts (CPV 37300000) and serves the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This contracting process culminated with an award issued on 29th April 2025, covering a contract period from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, with a total award value of £20,625. The tender is part of the 'goods' procurement category and utilised the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework for a direct purchase strategy.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of musical instruments and related workshops, particularly those capable of working within established frameworks like the DfE's for musical equipment. While the contract value indicates a limited scope for smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), larger firms such as Chamberlain Music, which was awarded the contract, will benefit from the direct award nature and defined contract period. Businesses with a robust supply chain and experience in government contracts may find this type of opportunity advantageous for extending their market reach into educational and public sectors.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Percussion Workshop

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e2b3700-2fff-4d72-b5ae-70c69219fb62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff024ae-1f5c-4363-911c-62bf6a6d08e3
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
Large

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
£5,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20251 years 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

CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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