Award

Musical Instruments - Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for musical instruments and equipment under the Department for Education's framework agreement. The direct award, valued at £9,958.97, was concluded with Chamberlain Music. This procurement falls within the industry category of musical instruments and related goods. The contract commenced on 30th April 2025 and is set to end on 31st May 2027, with deliveries expected in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the award, having been published on 4th March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers dealing with musical instruments and equipment, particularly those that can navigate the framework agreements with ease. Large enterprises, like Chamberlain Music, who possess the capability to fulfil substantial contracts and manage deliveries across regions, stand a great chance of gaining additional business growth through such awards. Suppliers who are not categorised as SMEs or VCSEs may find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete effectively within these procurement scopes. As the process is a direct award, familiarity among potential suppliers with specific governmental frameworks such as provided by the DfE can enhance their competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Equipment

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96c8a7bd-8fb7-41bd-9a2a-314f2af67470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8337c-7500-4366-a060-605bb1f46902
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
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
£9,958 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,958 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 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

CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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