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Musical Instruments - Standalone Systems & Multimedia

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council engaging in a direct award procedure under the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment, and Technology Framework for standalone systems and multimedia. This contract pertains to the musical instruments category, classified as goods, and it was awarded to Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited. The contract began on the 30th of May 2025 and is set to conclude on the 31st of May 2026, with the delivery conducted in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This award stage was completed on 4th March 2026 with the contract valuation at £6,647.

This tender offers significant opportunity for businesses in the musical instruments and multimedia sectors. Ideal contenders are those who can supply musical instruments and related goods, and the procurement is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs. This direct award process allows suitable businesses in the East Midlands region to advance their position in the market without the need for competitive bidding, fostering business growth through stable government partnerships. Businesses similar to Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Standalone Systems & Multimedia

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Standalone Systems & Multimedia.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bd91f64-3657-436b-947a-90b7b300eb01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ced6c92-06ad-41a4-9322-250427b5fdb4
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
£6,647 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,647 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 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 2026 1-2 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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