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Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind Instruments & teaching material

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a direct award contract for musical instruments, specifically focusing on a range of woodwind instruments and accompanying teaching materials. The procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments and parts with a CPV classification of 37300000. The contract is valued at £98,402.28 and entails a delivery location within England, United Kingdom. The process was conducted via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. Key dates include the contract period starting on 30th April 2025 and ending on 31st May 2027, with the award being active from 29th April 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses that are suppliers of musical instruments, particularly those capable of offering specialised woodwind instruments and educational materials. Chamberlain Music, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating a fit for providers that are small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant product offerings. The direct award method indicates potential for businesses ready to engage swiftly with buying organisations like Leicestershire County Council under structured frameworks. Businesses experienced in delivering goods within educational contexts would also be well-suited to similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind Instruments & teaching material

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Saxophones, woodwind instruments and student books

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9636ebb8-d944-45d1-b50b-410934e9686b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be899e4-5a52-4911-8641-9ebc0767485d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£98,402 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,402 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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