Planning

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Music Related Services to children, young people, and families

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 08:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 16:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Music Related Services to children, young people, and families". This process falls under the services category, specifically involving musical instruments and education and training services, and is set to take place in the region of UKH1 in the United Kingdom. As of now, the procurement stage is in planning with a series of relevant milestones leading up to key deadlines in January 2026. The engagement session is scheduled for 7 January 2026, with feedback accepted until 21 January 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2026 and run until 31 August 2030, with a potential extension until 2034.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses offering music-related services, educational program development, or musical instrument manufacturing and distribution. The framework is designed to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, providing an avenue for smaller and charitable organisations to secure government contracts that can drive business growth. Suitably qualified businesses that can offer innovative solutions for delivering music-related services to local communities in Norfolk will find this a promising opportunity, particularly with the potential changes in local government structure enhancing collaborative possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Music Related Services to children, young people, and families

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to let a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Music Related Services to children, young people, and families.

Planning Information

The Procurement Act 2023 requires bidders to be registered on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform) before they are able to bid for contracts. Should you wish to bid for this contract when it is live it is essential that you do this. Instructions on what needs to be done can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsbVW4q-k0 We are currently seeking expression of interest only at this point. As such no procurement documents are currently available. To express an interest and participate in this procurement once it is live, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk. By expressing an interest now, you will automatically be notified when the procurement documents are published. The publication of the tender notice will provide an additional opportunity to express an interest. Norfolk County Council will hold a supplier engagement session for this proposed procurement via Teams on Wednesday 7 January 2026 , details will be shared via In-tend. Suppliers will be able to feedback on the draft specification of requirements until Wednesday 21 January 2026. Please note that both Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council have approved a devolution deal which is expected to lead to the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. Subject to the government laying a Statutory Instrument and to its approval by Parliament to formally establish the new combined authority, the first Mayoral election is expected to be in May 2026. Government has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. .The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078705-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

37310000 - Musical instruments

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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