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title: "Musical Instruments - IT Accessories"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Musical Instruments - IT Accessories

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc41e3b-6928-492d-84f7-cada3e312ec9

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a direct award tender focused on the procurement of musical instruments and IT accessories. This tender falls under the industry category of musical instruments and is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award via the Department for Education (DfE) Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. Key dates include the award publication on 25 February 2026 and the commencement of the contract period from 30 April 2025 to 31 May 2027. With a total contract value of £3,395, this procurement represents a valuable opportunity for IT accessory suppliers interested in this niche market.

Businesses looking to capitalise on similar opportunities could explore direct award tenders in the musical instruments and technology sectors, leveraging frameworks that facilitate procurement processes. This particular tender underscores opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria, although it was awarded to a large supplier, Micro Computer Consultants Ltd. Companies with expertise in providing IT equipment within the educational context may find this sector particularly promising for expansion and growth.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of IT Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25488107-d1c1-4d8f-9e3c-d020ad75f9d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,395 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,395 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICRO COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25488107-d1c1-4d8f-9e3c-d020ad75f9d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25488107-d1c1-4d8f-9e3c-d020ad75f9d3
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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