Award

Musical Instruments - Software, Headphones and Microphone Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Jul 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the direct award of musical instruments, specifically software, headphones, and microphone equipment. This award was executed via the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment, and Technology Framework. The procurement falls under the "Musical instruments and parts" category (CPV 37300000) and is valued at £3,443.19. The award was granted to Warwick Music Limited on 29th April 2025, with the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027. This procurement process was a direct award, indicative of a quick selection without a competitive tender phase, aimed at efficiently fulfilling the Council's requirements for educational equipment across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents limited business growth opportunities as it was a direct award rather than a competitive bidding process, which typically limits the pool of potential suppliers. However, businesses specialising in musical technology and educational equipment that can enter into direct negotiations or partnerships with public entities like Leicestershire County Council may find this area ripe for exploration. Companies similar to Warwick Music Limited, which fits the profile of an SME, may benefit from establishing frameworks agreements or demonstrating unique value propositions to secure such niche, direct procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Software, Headphones and Microphone 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/23e8e244-4223-4867-bdca-5d24dcffb96b
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
£3,443 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,443 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 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
Kaushar Girach
Contact Email
kaushar.girach@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARWICK MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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