Award

Musical Instruments - Rechargeable Batteries

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, is overseeing the procurement process for "Musical Instruments - Rechargeable Batteries," within the industry category of musical instruments and related goods. The procurement occurred via a direct award through the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. The contract period spans from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, with the award being made to Zendell Limited on 29th April 2025. The location for delivery is the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This completed procurement, marked as 'award', reflects a total contract value of £709.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the musical instruments sector, particularly those supplying specialised equipment such as rechargeable batteries. The framework encourages participation by SMEs and VCSEs, creating an inclusive environment for smaller and socially conscious enterprises to compete. Such organisations can capitalise on this opportunity to expand their market presence and foster growth within their operations, leveraging the business relationships established through this framework for future engagements.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Rechargeable Batteries

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43a1c6ac-5fdd-4e24-aef3-7287c7865531
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193e7fd4-c414-4685-b5e9-3b706160b552
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
£709 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£709 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 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

ZENDELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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