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

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bf5c148-9617-45a5-b1a9-3c14b64c5231

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## Summary

This contract process concerns the procurement of musical instruments by Leicestershire County Council, awarded under the Department for Education Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. Falling within the industry category of musical instruments and similar items, this procurement is specifically targeted at the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Commenced with a direct award method, this process has reached the award stage, with Gear4Music Ltd named as the supplier. The contract spans from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, with a total value of GBP 5,636.92. The procurement supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), facilitating local business engagement.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in musical instruments to expand their reach within the East Midlands. The direct award process indicates strong, established relationships, giving suppliers familiar with this framework a competitive edge. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to engage, leveraging the framework to support sustainable business growth by providing products to educational entities. Companies within the same sector can consider aligning their capabilities to proficiency in delivering within government frameworks to enhance opportunities for collaboration and future success.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd030ba-a515-4d19-bcc3-28363ad87a87 |
| 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 | £5,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,636 |
| 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 | GEAR4MUSIC |

## 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 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd030ba-a515-4d19-bcc3-28363ad87a87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd030ba-a515-4d19-bcc3-28363ad87a87
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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