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002545 - DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology - Capital Grant Funding

Durham County Council

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07 Aug 2025 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed its contract for the procurement of musical instruments, equipment, and technology under capital grant funding, overseen by Durham County Council. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Plan for Music Education (NPME) and involves collaboration with other local authorities. The procurement, classified under the goods category for musical instruments (CPV: 37310000), has been conducted using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This process was executed under the Department for Education Framework allowing direct awards. The procurement was primarily located in the UKC14 region, with contracts signed on the 10th of July, 2025.

This tender can significantly foster business growth by providing opportunities to suppliers of high-quality musical instruments and technology required for educational purposes. Businesses such as John Packer Ltd, Gear4music Ltd, The Music Cellar, and Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited are involved, highlighting the suitability for large-scale companies with expertise in the musical instrument sector. This contract provides an avenue for expanding supplies to educational and local government users, thereby contributing to future demands in musical education and technology within the UKC14 region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002545 - DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology - Capital Grant Funding

Notice Description

This capital grant expenditure will support us with delivering against the vision and aims expressed in the NPME. Grant agreement in conjunction with other local authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This capital grant expenditure will support us with delivering against the vision and aims expressed in the NPME. Grant agreement in conjunction with other local authorities.

Procurement Information

Department for Education Framework used which permits direct awards from the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058314
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046777-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Gear4music Ltd

John Packer Ltd

Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited

The Music Cellar

Further Information

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