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Provision of music related services to children, young people, and families

Norfolk County Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 07:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 18:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
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 has conducted a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of music-related services to children, young people, and families in the Norfolk and Suffolk area. The procurement falls under the services and goods categories, specifically focusing on music education and the supply and maintenance of musical instruments. Initiated through an open procurement method with procedures outlined in UK legislation, the framework agreement is structured into three lots covering infrastructure, professional and delivery services, and equipment and resources. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and extending until 31st August 2034, covering the UKH1 region.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in music services, education technology, venue management, and instrument supply and repair. The open procedure and the framework's allowance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) create a broad opportunity for participation. This initiative not only supports the region's educational needs but also provides business growth prospects through extended contracts, potential collaborations, and engagement with the local and broader communities. Ambitious companies catering to the education and cultural sector will find this framework beneficial in leveraging their expertise to enhance musical education across the Norfolk and Suffolk regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of music related services to children, young people, and families

Notice Description

Provision of music related services to children, young people, and families, to whom Norfolk County Council (NCC) has a responsibility. Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub is a partnership of organisations which come together to provide the best possible music education for the children and young people of Norfolk and Suffolk. Music Hubs are funded by the Department for Education, administered by Arts Council England, to create more opportunities for children and young people to get involved in music making. The aims of the Music Hub partnership are to: Support schools to deliver high-quality music education. Support all children and young people to engage with a range of musical opportunities in and out of school. Support young people to develop their musical interests further, including in employment. On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement [UIN HCWS1071] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils. The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification". The Government has confirmed that it is minded to create three unitary Councils, subject to parliamentary approval. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the 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.

Lot Information

Infrastructure

Renewal: This is an Open Framework Agreement under section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. 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. One of these changes could happen without the other. 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.

Professional and Delivery Services

Renewal: This is an Open Framework Agreement under section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. 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. One of these changes could happen without the other. 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.

Equipment and Resources Instrument purchase, repair and servicing

Renewal: This is an Open Framework Agreement under section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. 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. One of these changes could happen without the other. 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.

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/052793-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

37310000 - Musical instruments

37320000 - Parts and accessories of musical instruments

79710000 - Security services

79952000 - Event services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,694,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,912,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,912,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

BIG SKY CREATIVE LTD

BRITTEN PEARS ARTS

BRITTEN SINFONIA LTD.

CHARANGA LIMITED

CONDUCTIVE MUSIC C.I.C.

City College Norwich

GABRIELI

HAYDOCK MUSIC LIMITED

MAK INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED

MEDICORE AMBULANCE SERVICE UK LIMITED

MUSICAL FUTURES LIMITED

NORFOLK COMMUNITY ARTS LIMITED

NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT) LIMITED

ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

ORCHESTRAS LIVE

PARADOX MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED

SING UP GROUP LIMITED

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

WARWICK MUSIC LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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