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title: "Music Service System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Music Service System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7615e36c-611d-4d70-a039-e568c072c805

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Music Service System" contract within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV 48000000). The service aims to enhance music education for children and young people in the North East of the United Kingdom, collaborating with over 350 schools and reaching 18,000 pupils weekly in Durham and Darlington. This open procedure, conducted below the threshold, concluded with an award valued at GBP 77,000. The procurement process formally ended on 13 July 2024, with the contract running from 15 July 2024 to 14 July 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in educational services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to compete for similar opportunities, provided they can deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet the educational needs outlined by Durham County Council. Collaboration with the council can enhance business credentials, open up further public sector tenders, and provide long-term business growth through stable governmental partnerships.

## Notice

Durham Music Service aims to give every child and young person the chance to enjoy high-quality music education, no matter their skills or background. We work with a variety of partners to offer exciting and diverse music opportunities, making sure everyone involved gets to experience meaningful musical moments. Our goal is to continue providing top-notch teaching and learning experiences that are recognized nationwide. Working with over 350 schools and 18,000 pupils a week within Durham and Darlington.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a8829e-9bbc-4dfe-8e82-5d97d82ac801 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OKSIDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a8829e-9bbc-4dfe-8e82-5d97d82ac801

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a8829e-9bbc-4dfe-8e82-5d97d82ac801
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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