Award

Musical Instruments - Bass Guitar Pack with accessories

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, has completed a direct award procurement process for a Bass Guitar Pack with accessories under the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments and related accessories (CPV 37000000) and serves the East Midlands area in the United Kingdom. The award, valued at GBP 2020.6, was officially active from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' phase with the contract awarded on 29 April 2025, and published on 23 January 2026. The supplier selected for this tender is Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of musical instruments, particularly those with expertise and products in line with educational frameworks. The streamlined direct award procurement method underscores a quick decision-making process, providing suppliers with an efficient route to secure contracts. While this specific tender is awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, making it crucial for businesses specialising in musical instruments to establish strong relationships with local councils like Leicestershire County Council to demonstrate their capacity and readiness for upcoming procurements.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Bass Guitar Pack with accessories

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Bass Guitar Pack with accessories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ee97d27-9691-4822-bbd0-0ada3ee993c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af5e70a-86a8-4810-9455-23a501274e57
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,020 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months 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

NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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