Award

Musical Instruments - Keyboards, Amplifier and Mixing Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicestershire County Council for the purchase of musical instruments and related equipment has concluded with the awarding of a contract to Gear4Music Ltd. This project falls under the industry category of musical instruments and parts and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. The contract, valued at £13,491.49, was awarded on 29th April 2025, with the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers dealing with musical instruments, specifically keyboards, amplifiers, and mixing equipment. However, it should be noted that the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs for this contract. Large-scale businesses with established capabilities in supplying musical instruments and equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for such direct awards in this category. The direct procurement process streamlines purchasing for organisations like Leicestershire County Council, presenting opportunities for companies with the requisite size and resources to fulfil specific product requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Keyboards, Amplifier and Mixing Equipment

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Software, Headphones and Microphone equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a55077-a862-4ee9-aba6-91eb44f79980
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
£13,491 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,491 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202511 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

GEAR4MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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