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Musical Instruments - Instruments

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

This contract process concerns the procurement of musical instruments by Leicestershire County Council, awarded under the Department for Education Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. Falling within the industry category of musical instruments and similar items, this procurement is specifically targeted at the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Commenced with a direct award method, this process has reached the award stage, with Gear4Music Ltd named as the supplier. The contract spans from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, with a total value of GBP 5,636.92. The procurement supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), facilitating local business engagement.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in musical instruments to expand their reach within the East Midlands. The direct award process indicates strong, established relationships, giving suppliers familiar with this framework a competitive edge. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to engage, leveraging the framework to support sustainable business growth by providing products to educational entities. Companies within the same sector can consider aligning their capabilities to proficiency in delivering within government frameworks to enhance opportunities for collaboration and future success.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Instruments

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bf5c148-9617-45a5-b1a9-3c14b64c5231
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd030ba-a515-4d19-bcc3-28363ad87a87
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
£5,636 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,636 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 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

GEAR4MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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