Award

Musical Instruments - Keyboard and Amp equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition of musical instruments was undertaken by Leicestershire County Council, specifically focusing on the purchase of keyboard and amp equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments and parts, with delivery concentrated within England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 29th April 2025, with a completed tender status as of 21st November 2025, and involved a direct award method through a framework agreement. The contract spans from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, with a total value of £1,178.05.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses within the musical instrument sector, especially those equipped to handle direct awards without additional suitability for SMEs or VCSEs. The contract with Gear4Music LTD illustrates the potential for expanding business operations in providing specific goods to local government entities. Businesses specialising in musical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of engaging directly with council procurement methods, would find this tender process advantageous for business growth and sector positioning.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Keyboard and Amp equipment

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Keyboard, preamp and and mixer equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f520095-4780-4f0f-b0f0-bc927a91215f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7511a6-6cd0-4b0e-92db-2098c943e8ad
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

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,178 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,178 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

GEAR4MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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