Award

Musical Instruments - Various Accessories

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 09:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Musical Instruments - Various Accessories" involved a direct award by Leicestershire County Council, located in Glenfield, Leicester. The procurement fell under the industry category of musical instruments and accessories, with a total value of GBP 15,106.20. The contracting process reached the 'Award' stage, concluding with the active award of the contract to Zendell Limited on 29th April 2025. The contract period commenced on 30th April 2025 and is set to end on 31st May 2027, with delivery scheduled within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The direct procurement method was utilised, in alignment with the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment, and Technology Framework.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of musical instruments and related accessories. Given the direct award approach, organisations well-suited for such contracts include those familiar with framework agreements, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). These entities should have the capability to supply to public sector bodies within the required delivery region. Businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public procurement sector can greatly benefit from engaging in similar opportunities, leveraging framework and direct award contracts to foster long-term relationships with local governmental buyers like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Various Accessories

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b82968c-17c0-4a3b-986e-2487852c298b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9400d256-76c6-4295-b5a8-000a75b732ff
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
£15,106 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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