Award

Musical Instruments - Microphone and Cable Accessories

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Musical Instruments, specifically Microphone and Cable Accessories, has been completed as of 19th April 2026 with Leicestershire County Council acting as the contracting authority. This award falls under goods procurement, specifically within the musical instruments and parts category, and it pertains to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Initiated under a direct award framework facilitated by the Department for Education, the contract began on 20th April 2026 and will run until 19th April 2027. The procurement amount allocated is £1,365, with the process indicating suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses operating within the musical instruments industry, offering a chance to enhance visibility and credibility through association with local government contracts. Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited, the supplier selected for this tender, underscores the potential for large businesses to leverage established frameworks and participate in such procurements. Ideal contenders for similar opportunities would be those specialising in musical accessory manufacturing and supply chain management, with a strong grasp of regional distribution capabilities within the East Midlands. The procurement method, a direct award, highlights the advantage for businesses actively included in relevant frameworks to pursue similar contracts effectively.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Microphone and Cable Accessories

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-866e3ce4-a052-4387-842d-b0057570bab8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e1a3a5-3b71-4caa-8861-5e530f91ac9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,365 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,365 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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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