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title: "Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Digital Piano's & Various Musical Equipment"
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# Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Digital Piano's & Various Musical Equipment

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ef72149-2e34-4556-88ef-95bcdbd1d345

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a direct award under the Department for Education Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. This procurement involves the purchase of digital pianos and various musical equipment. The industry category identified for this contract is under CPV code 37000000 which includes musical instruments and related accessories. The contract was awarded to Gear4Music Ltd and is valued at £37,895.67. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, reflecting a streamlined selection for engaging the supplier. The contract period commenced on 30th April 2025 and will conclude on 31st May 2027, with the delivery of items focused in the East Midlands region.

This procurement offers prospective business growth opportunities for suppliers of musical instruments and equipment, particularly large-scale organisations like Gear4Music Ltd. The direct award indicates a strategic alignment with the supplier's existing capabilities and resources, potentially leading to further collaboration opportunities with educational procurement frameworks. SMEs may find similar opportunities within this framework as it supports their participation. This contract provides a focused engagement in the musical instruments sector, suitable for businesses that can meet the scale and quality of educational requirements in the East Midlands.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Digital Piano's & Various Musical Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5840067b-67b8-4143-9e41-cd042422a3c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 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 | £37,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,154 |
| 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

- 2 May 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5840067b-67b8-4143-9e41-cd042422a3c8
- 2 May 2025 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba81091-10a6-4639-a46c-6fda640cf840

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5840067b-67b8-4143-9e41-cd042422a3c8
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba81091-10a6-4639-a46c-6fda640cf840
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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