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Musical Instruments Clarinets Jupiter

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of Jupiter clarinets through a direct award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. The procurement falls under the 'musical instruments and parts' industry category with CPV code 37300000. This contract, valued at £23,730, is for the period from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, covering deliveries within the United Kingdom. As the procurement stage has reached the award phase, the contract was activated on 29th April 2025, following its publication on 19th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of musical instruments. While the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSE organisations, companies like Heritage Music and Caswells Strings, which secured this contract, are ideal candidates due to their experience and scale. Suppliers equipped to deliver high-quality musical instruments, and those already aligned with educational frameworks, can benefit from similar procurement opportunities, optimising their potential for business growth.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments Clarinets Jupiter

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-975b8c8b-975f-4fcf-b8ee-203d9a5f0f35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a6a746-6f3d-4899-a0dc-8bb5f15feccd
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
£23,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 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
Kaushar Girach
Contact Email
kaushar.girach@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERITAGE MUSIC AND CASWELLS STRINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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