Tender

East Sussex Music Service

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council is currently in the process of procuring a concessionaire for the East Sussex Music Service (ESM), which operates as a county music service and a key player in the East Sussex Music Education Hub. This open procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as 'Tutorial services'. The tender period concludes on 22nd February 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 2nd September 2019 and remain active until 31st August 2044. The successful organisation will be required to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the services offered by ESM, located in the South East region, notably Lewes, BN7 1UE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations within the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in music education and management. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the emphasis on finding a qualified operator to manage and develop the musical offerings for children and young adults, potential bidders will be required to demonstrate expertise in delivering educational or musical services, alongside innovative solutions for long-term sustainability.

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Notice Title

East Sussex Music Service

Notice Description

East Sussex Music ('ESM') is the county music service and lead organisation of the East Sussex Music Education Hub. It provides a range of musical opportunities for children and young people including whole class, small group and individual instrumental tuition, bands, ensembles, orchestras and choirs from beginner to advanced level and post-16 A level and BTEC music courses. The service is funded through income from fees from parents and schools and through grant funding. The Council is seeking a concessionaire to take over the operation and management of ESM and provide long-term financial sustainability for the Services. This procurement process seeks to identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of the Services. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2044 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BN7 1UE
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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