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Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Digital Piano's & Various Musical Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a direct award under the Department for Education Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. This procurement involves the purchase of digital pianos and various musical equipment. The industry category identified for this contract is under CPV code 37000000 which includes musical instruments and related accessories. The contract was awarded to Gear4Music Ltd and is valued at £37,895.67. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, reflecting a streamlined selection for engaging the supplier. The contract period commenced on 30th April 2025 and will conclude on 31st May 2027, with the delivery of items focused in the East Midlands region.

This procurement offers prospective business growth opportunities for suppliers of musical instruments and equipment, particularly large-scale organisations like Gear4Music Ltd. The direct award indicates a strategic alignment with the supplier's existing capabilities and resources, potentially leading to further collaboration opportunities with educational procurement frameworks. SMEs may find similar opportunities within this framework as it supports their participation. This contract provides a focused engagement in the musical instruments sector, suitable for businesses that can meet the scale and quality of educational requirements in the East Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Digital Piano's & Various Musical Equipment

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Digital Piano's & Various Musical Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ef72149-2e34-4556-88ef-95bcdbd1d345
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5840067b-67b8-4143-9e41-cd042422a3c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,154 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 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
CFS Commissioning & Support
Contact Email
cfscommissioningsupport@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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