Planning

Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

04 Mar 2024 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a tender process for a framework to purchase musical instruments, equipment, and technology using a capital grant funding of £25 million allocated for music education. The purpose is to increase accessibility of instruments for children and young people, including those with special needs. The framework will include multiple lots for different types of equipment, and a mandatory use is intended when utilizing the capital grant. An online supplier market engagement event is scheduled for 20th March 2024 to provide details to potential suppliers.

This tender process by the Department for Education presents a business opportunity for suppliers of musical instruments, equipment, and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with this initiative. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, and the future communication notice date is set for 18th April 2024. Businesses in the music industry, especially those focusing on educational equipment, would be well-suited to compete and benefit from this potential contract.

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Notice Title

Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market engagement. It is not being used as a call for competition. The PIN is intended as an information-gathering exercise. As part of the National Plan for Music Education (NPME), the DfE announced PS25m of capital funding for musical instruments and equipment, and technology where it is used specifically for music-making purposes and to benefit children and young people. The intention of this fund is to increase the volume, range, and accessibility of the instruments, equipment, and technology available to children and young people - including those with special educational needs or disabilities - and supporting Music Hubs to deliver against the aims expressed for them in the NPME. Capital funding will be allocated to Music Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) via a capital grant distributed by Arts Council England that can be spent across two academic years, from September 2024 to August 2026. The purpose of this early engagement notice is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to establish a Framework to facilitate the purchasing of instruments and equipment using the capital grant funding. The Framework will be split into different lots to identify the different types of instruments, equipment, and technology, including adapted/adaptive instruments, which can be purchased using the capital grant. These lots will be confirmed in due course. The Department's intention is for the use of the Framework to be mandatory when purchasing instruments, equipment, and technology using the capital grant funding. Therefore, the Department want to ensure that the Framework includes a wide range of suppliers from across the country, to enable HLOs to make purchases as required, and in response to the needs of children and young people, schools, and families. The Department encourages SMEs to engage with this initiative. An online supplier market engagement event will take place on, Wednesday 20th March 2024 from 11:00 to 12:00. This market engagement session will provide further details to retailers and manufacturers of musical instruments, equipment, and technology about this important investment into the musical lives of children and young people. Information regarding this session will be sent to those who register their interest on our e-tendering portal Jaggaer, https://education.app.jaggaer.com. Further information about the DfE's investment into Music Hubs is available here. This includes FAQs about the Capital Grant. This notice is a zero value PIN for early market engagement. It is for information only and is not a call for competition. The Department for Education reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044525
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006836-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anne.hardy@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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