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Award

04 Nov 2024 at 15:11

Tender

13 Jun 2024 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the procurement process for the "Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework" under the industry category of "Musical instruments and parts" (CPV 37300000). This procurement focuses on goods required to enhance music education across the UK with three specific lots: Acoustic Instruments, Amplified, Electric and Digital Musical Instruments, and Other technology and equipment. The awarded framework contracts, which are set to run for three years from September 2024 to August 2026, mandate the use of this framework for all capital grant-funded purchases by Music Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) and other educational organisations. Noteworthy deadlines include the ITT publication on 13 June 2024, with submissions closing on 24 July 2024 at noon. The open procedure procurement method was used to ensure transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for various businesses, particularly SMEs skilled in sourcing and supplying a diverse range of musical instruments, equipment, and technology. By participating in the supplier framework, these businesses can access a substantial funding pool of £25 million allocated to improve music education quality and accessibility. Businesses offering adaptive instruments for children with special needs or digital music production equipment and software are well-positioned to benefit. Supplier awards, which include firms like Ackerman Music Limited, Casio Electronics, and Digital Garage, reflect broad participation and the potential for growth through stable and extended procurement engagements within the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) has set up a Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework. This notice is to notify the market that the Department has now awarded the Framework Agreement Contracts. Background: As part of the National Plan for Music Education (NPME), the Department 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 - including those with special educational needs or disabilities - and supporting Music Hubs to deliver against the aims expressed for them in the NPME. To facilitate purchases made using the capital grant funding, the Department is setting up a supplier framework and seeks a range of suppliers including SME's who are capable of sourcing and supplying a wide range of musical instruments, equipment and technology. The framework contract will be for a period of three years. Music Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) will be able to spend the capital grant funding over two academic years, from September 2024-August 2026. Use of the Framework is mandatory, for all purchases made using the capital grant funding, unless an exceptional circumstance applies. Other education organisations will also be entitled to utilise the Framework, for any purchases they may need. The Framework will be split into the following three Lots;- Lot 1 - Acoustic Instruments (including Adaptive Instruments): Acoustic instruments that do not require electricity, amplification, or technology to produce a sound. This includes acoustic instruments which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND. Lot 2 - Amplified, Electric and Digital Musical Instruments: Instruments and equipment that produce or modify sound through electric, electronic, or digital means. This includes items which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND. Lot 3 - Other technology and equipment used to enable or support music-making: Additional equipment and software needed to produce, amplify, augment, or record sound, or in other ways support children and young people (including those with SEND) to create and perform music. This includes additional equipment, accessories, or software that can be used in conjunction with, or to support the use of, items outlined in other Lots.

Lot Information

Acoustic instruments

Lot 1 - Acoustic Instruments (including Adaptive Instruments): Acoustic instruments that do not require electricity, amplification, or technology to produce a sound. This includes acoustic instruments which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND.

Renewal: Option to extend

Additional equipment and software

Lot 3 - Other technology and equipment used to enable or support music-making: Additional equipment and software needed to produce, amplify, augment, or record sound, or in other ways support children and young people (including those with SEND) to create and perform music. This includes additional equipment, accessories, or software that can be used in conjunction with, or to support the use of, items outlined in other Lots.

Renewal: Option to extend

Lot 2

Lot 2 - Amplified, Electric and Digital Musical Instruments: Instruments and equipment that produce or modify sound through electric, electronic, or digital means. This includes items which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035669-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
59
Supplier Names

Absolute Music Solutions Ltd

Ackerman Music Limited

Albion

CMS Distribution Limited

Casio Electronics

Chamberlain Music

Charanga Ltd

DaCapo Primary Music

Digit Audio Technology Limited

Digital Garage

Drums for Schools Ltd

Ev-entz.co.uk Ltd

Focusrite Group EMEA

Forsyth Brothers Ltd

GAK Education

Gear4music Ltd

Geneva Instruments Ltd

Haydock Music Limited

Hayes Music Limited

Heritage Music & Caswells Strings

Hexham Violin Shop Ltd

Howarth of London Ltd

Jigsaw Systems Limited

John Packer Ltd

Just Flutes Ltd

KG Music Limited

Leicestershire Music

Louder Than Life Ltd

Micro Computer Consultants Ltd

MusicFirst

Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited

Ocarina Workshop Limited

Omnisonic International Limited

Open Up Music

POLAR AUDIO Ltd

Presto Classical Ltd

Prozone Music Ltd

Robert Morley & Co. Ltd

Roland Europe Group Limited

Rosehill Instruments Ltd

S&T Audio Ltd

Selectron UK Ltd

St Giles Music

Starland Music Ltd

Steel Pan Music CIC Limited

Stentor Music Co Ltd

Strings And Things Limited

Sync (A Trading Name of GBM Digital Technologies Limited)

Tanglewood Guitar Company Ltd

The London Guitar Studio Ltd

The Music Cellar

The Soundbeam Project Ltd

The String Zone Ltd

The Wind Section Ltd

UCan Play

Warwick Music Limited

Windstruments Ltd

Woodwind & Reed Music Shop

Zendell Limited

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