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title: "Musical Instruments - Microphone and Cable Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-866e3ce4-a052-4387-842d-b0057570bab8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Musical Instruments - Microphone and Cable Accessories

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-866e3ce4-a052-4387-842d-b0057570bab8

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## Summary

The procurement process for Musical Instruments, specifically Microphone and Cable Accessories, has been completed as of 19th April 2026 with Leicestershire County Council acting as the contracting authority. This award falls under goods procurement, specifically within the musical instruments and parts category, and it pertains to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Initiated under a direct award framework facilitated by the Department for Education, the contract began on 20th April 2026 and will run until 19th April 2027. The procurement amount allocated is £1,365, with the process indicating suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses operating within the musical instruments industry, offering a chance to enhance visibility and credibility through association with local government contracts. Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited, the supplier selected for this tender, underscores the potential for large businesses to leverage established frameworks and participate in such procurements. Ideal contenders for similar opportunities would be those specialising in musical accessory manufacturing and supply chain management, with a strong grasp of regional distribution capabilities within the East Midlands. The procurement method, a direct award, highlights the advantage for businesses actively included in relevant frameworks to pursue similar contracts effectively.

## Notice

Musical Instruments Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Microphone and Cable Accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e1a3a5-3b71-4caa-8861-5e530f91ac9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,365 |
| 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

- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e1a3a5-3b71-4caa-8861-5e530f91ac9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e1a3a5-3b71-4caa-8861-5e530f91ac9b
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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