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title: "Musical Instruments - Standalone Systems & Multimedia"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Musical Instruments - Standalone Systems & Multimedia

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bd91f64-3657-436b-947a-90b7b300eb01

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council engaging in a direct award procedure under the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment, and Technology Framework for standalone systems and multimedia. This contract pertains to the musical instruments category, classified as goods, and it was awarded to Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited. The contract began on the 30th of May 2025 and is set to conclude on the 31st of May 2026, with the delivery conducted in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This award stage was completed on 4th March 2026 with the contract valuation at £6,647.

This tender offers significant opportunity for businesses in the musical instruments and multimedia sectors. Ideal contenders are those who can supply musical instruments and related goods, and the procurement is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs. This direct award process allows suitable businesses in the East Midlands region to advance their position in the market without the need for competitive bidding, fostering business growth through stable government partnerships. Businesses similar to Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Standalone Systems & Multimedia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ced6c92-06ad-41a4-9322-250427b5fdb4 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,647 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,647 |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ced6c92-06ad-41a4-9322-250427b5fdb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ced6c92-06ad-41a4-9322-250427b5fdb4
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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