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title: "Musical Instruments - Bass Guitar Pack with accessories"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ee97d27-9691-4822-bbd0-0ada3ee993c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Musical Instruments - Bass Guitar Pack with accessories

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ee97d27-9691-4822-bbd0-0ada3ee993c2

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, has completed a direct award procurement process for a Bass Guitar Pack with accessories under the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments and related accessories (CPV 37000000) and serves the East Midlands area in the United Kingdom. The award, valued at GBP 2020.6, was officially active from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' phase with the contract awarded on 29 April 2025, and published on 23 January 2026. The supplier selected for this tender is Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of musical instruments, particularly those with expertise and products in line with educational frameworks. The streamlined direct award procurement method underscores a quick decision-making process, providing suppliers with an efficient route to secure contracts. While this specific tender is awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, making it crucial for businesses specialising in musical instruments to establish strong relationships with local councils like Leicestershire County Council to demonstrate their capacity and readiness for upcoming procurements.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Bass Guitar Pack with accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af5e70a-86a8-4810-9455-23a501274e57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 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 | £2,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,020 |
| 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 | NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT |

## 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

- 23 Jan 2026 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af5e70a-86a8-4810-9455-23a501274e57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af5e70a-86a8-4810-9455-23a501274e57
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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