Award

Purchase of Turntablism Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Purchase of Turntablism Equipment" under the industry category of musical instruments and parts (CPV code 37300000). The procurement was conducted via a direct award as part of the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. The contract was awarded to Zendell Ltd on 29th May 2025, with a contract period spanning from 30th May 2025 to 31st August 2026. The delivery location for the equipment is specified as England, United Kingdom. This process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 14th October 2025, with a contract value of £7,553.10 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in the provision of musical instruments and related parts. Although the procurement method was a direct award, indicating limited competition opportunities, companies like Zendell Ltd, classified as SMEs, have demonstrated alignment with the council's needs. Businesses with expertise in music technology and equipment could benefit from monitoring similar framework opportunities for future procurements, as this framework facilitates direct engagement with procurement entities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Turntablism Equipment

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework Purchase of Various Turntablism Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcece689-0ed6-4215-bddd-bf12813e4d44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d0850e-30ea-40cc-b616-1082e810358c
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
£7,553 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,553 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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

ZENDELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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