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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "COV - Coventry Music - Music Tutor DPS Award Notice," is managed by Coventry City Council, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This award notice was published on 20 April 2026, concerning the recruitment and retention of high-quality music tutors to support education and community programmes in Coventry. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, operates under a "pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System" as per the Light Touch Regime and is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement method is selective, and the process includes a call-off from this dynamic purchasing system. The system's validity extends for five years from commencement, with possible extensions up to 31 August 2028. The procurement stage is complete, focusing on the services category, specifically education and training services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the education and training sector. It is well-suited for businesses experienced in providing educational services, particularly those with a focus on delivering music education in community and professional settings. Companies engaging in this contract can establish long-term partnerships with local schools and community venues in Coventry, enhancing their portfolio and professional network. The contract supports sustainability and business expansion potential through its multi-year duration and the continual demand for quality music education services, thereby providing ongoing revenue streams and market presence for successful suppliers. Businesses located near or within Coventry and the broader West Midlands region are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity due to logistical advantages in service delivery and engagement with key stakeholders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

COV - Coventry Music - Music Tutor DPS Award Notice

Notice Description

This is a "pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System" under the Light Touch Regime to support the recruitment and retention of external high-quality music tutors to work in Coventry schools, the community, and in professional partner venues helping to deliver an excellent service for the City. The 'Period of Validity' of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be five (5) years from commencement and has been extended by a further increment, to a total of up to a further three (3) years, with an expiry date of no later than 31 August 2028. To apply, please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/midlands/home This award notice is to cover the period of 01.01.26 to 30.03.26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fe401ff-dbb8-40cb-9513-7af706c3a231
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3a1efb-b0e4-4a63-991b-e27ff6040e20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,475 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2028 - 2 Sep 2028 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 9SL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Foleshill
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
105
Supplier Names

Karel Vrbik

Will Taggart

Alex Stott Drum Tuition

Brenda Allison

Brian Thomas

Joseph Shimmin

Peter Cooke

Stephen Plummer

James George Miller

Jasmin Earnshaw

Jaque Durrant

Cameron Jack Woodhead

Geoffrey Williams

Malc Evans

Tim Perkins

Louise Davies

Dan Cippico

Elizabeth Long

Simon Cliffe Guitar

Katherine Fear

Steven Fox

Tom Haines

Joe Cook

Annette Ball

Arjun Jethwa

Kerry West

Victoria Bacon

Michael Maddock

Peter Cornell

Martyna Strzalka

Richard English

Joe Davies

Sara Lane Rees

Pardip Bhamrah

Heather Duncanson

Lucy Armstrong

Melissa Brown

Barrie Johnson

Mafalda Barradas Vaz Galante

Richard Charles Taggart

Nathan de Broize-King

Kai Chareunsy

Sheng-Che Music Tuition

Thomas Pilsbury

Da-Hee Kim

Carla Mendoza Trejo

Tetlow Music Tuition

Natasha Clark

Olivia Jago

Joseph Ockford

Daniel Wilby

David Barrett

Ella Rainbird

Laura Tetlow (Music Tree)

Elizabeth Daws

Rose Johnson

John Fennell

Charlie Dale-Harris

Liam Condon

Tommy Hill

Gabrielle Lucas

Molly Welling

James Romaine

Atmos Productions

Alex Bland

Catherine Scott Burt

Erica Sinclair

Robyn Lund

Li-Tang Huang

Hannah Ockford

Alistair Kennedy

Mostly Music

Chris Foster

Thomas Moore

Yijie Qu

Maia Roberts

Lauren Parnell

IDA Piano Fun

Josephine Hepburn

Cerys Lee-Jones

Roisin Howitt Music

Callum Maciver

David Graham

Luke Weaver

Matthew Michell

Krystle Murphy

Yejin Lee

Nathan Halliwell

Xin Chen Piano Studio

Jonathan Phillips

Dominic Allison

Luanah Lefebvre

Dylan Myhill

Miss Karolina Tomaszewicz

Tyler Wood

Timothy Spencer

Nicolas Herrera

Grace Boylin

LOVE UN LIMITED

Jessica Hannah

Made by Allen

Sophia Arnold

Peter Whitehead

Charlotte Hand

Hyun Soo Jung

Further Information

Notice Documents

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