--- title: "East Sussex Music Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65ff0a12-df2d-40b2-85c9-4fb7822a23dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65ff0a12-df2d-40b2-85c9-4fb7822a23dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65ff0a12-df2d-40b2-85c9-4fb7822a23dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65ff0a12-df2d-40b2-85c9-4fb7822a23dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2019-02-12" --- # East Sussex Music Service Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65ff0a12-df2d-40b2-85c9-4fb7822a23dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65ff0a12-df2d-40b2-85c9-4fb7822a23dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65ff0a12-df2d-40b2-85c9-4fb7822a23dd.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council is currently in the process of procuring a concessionaire for the East Sussex Music Service (ESM), which operates as a county music service and a key player in the East Sussex Music Education Hub. This open procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as 'Tutorial services'. The tender period concludes on 22nd February 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 2nd September 2019 and remain active until 31st August 2044. The successful organisation will be required to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the services offered by ESM, located in the South East region, notably Lewes, BN7 1UE. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations within the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in music education and management. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the emphasis on finding a qualified operator to manage and develop the musical offerings for children and young adults, potential bidders will be required to demonstrate expertise in delivering educational or musical services, alongside innovative solutions for long-term sustainability. ## Notice East Sussex Music ('ESM') is the county music service and lead organisation of the East Sussex Music Education Hub. It provides a range of musical opportunities for children and young people including whole class, small group and individual instrumental tuition, bands, ensembles, orchestras and choirs from beginner to advanced level and post-16 A level and BTEC music courses. The service is funded through income from fees from parents and schools and through grant funding. The Council is seeking a concessionaire to take over the operation and management of ESM and provide long-term financial sustainability for the Services. This procurement process seeks to identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of the Services. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2044 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | BN7 1UE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80590000 - Tutorial services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2019 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630 - 21 Dec 2018 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630 - 21 Dec 2018 at 09:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630 - 20 Dec 2018 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630 - 19 Dec 2018 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e585cc3-f7d1-4aa7-80e1-2eb445969630 12th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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