Award

Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the direct award of a contract for various woodwind musical instruments, as part of the Department for Education (DfE) Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. The procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments (CPV code 37310000) and has a contract value of £25,453. This award process, which ended on 1st April 2025 with the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, involves delivery to locations within the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method, aiming to fulfill the goods requirements efficiently.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in musical instruments, particularly those capable of supplying woodwind varieties. Though this particular contract was awarded to Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited, larger-scale businesses with expertise in the educational supply chain for musical instruments could benefit from similar future opportunities. Suppliers who can maintain competitive pricing and high-quality standards in this sector may find advantageous prospects in partnering with educational authorities through frameworks like the DfE's.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind

Notice Description

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of various woodwind instruments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cca6187e-5cee-4d14-a79c-315f49a4daac
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

37310000 - Musical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,453 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,453 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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