Award

Musical Instruments - Clarinets

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of clarinets under the title "Musical Instruments - Clarinets". This procurement falls within the industry category of musical instruments and other related goods, with a total value of £26,370. The process utilized a direct award method via the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. The contract spans from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, with delivery specified to the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Although the tender stage was concluded on 1st April 2025, the contract award was actively published on 19th November 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in musical instruments, particularly clarinets, to collaborate with a large contracting authority like Leicestershire County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are indicated as suitable candidates for such opportunities. The direct procurement approach provides an efficient avenue for businesses that can reliably supply these products within specified timeframes, offering potential growth in their market presence and an esteemed association with a public sector client.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Clarinets

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b72aec6b-e3dd-4c40-9373-093df0b07827
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049d9844-6716-4d25-a5d0-648d944f1ccd
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
SME, VCSE
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
£26,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,370 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
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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

THE WIND SECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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