--- title: "Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f36e5d2-c822-45e1-8c72-2201c516509e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f36e5d2-c822-45e1-8c72-2201c516509e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f36e5d2-c822-45e1-8c72-2201c516509e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f36e5d2-c822-45e1-8c72-2201c516509e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-06-13" --- # Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f36e5d2-c822-45e1-8c72-2201c516509e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f36e5d2-c822-45e1-8c72-2201c516509e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f36e5d2-c822-45e1-8c72-2201c516509e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating a tender process for the creation of a Musical Instruments, Equipment, and Technology Framework. The procurement aims to support the National Plan for Music Education with a £25m capital funding for musical instruments and technology. This framework contract will last for three years, allowing Music Hub Lead Organisations to spend the funding over two academic years starting from September 2024. The tender is split into three Lots, focused on different types of musical instruments and technology. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2024, and the contract period running from September 2024 to August 2027. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers, particularly SMEs, capable of sourcing and providing musical instruments, equipment, and technology required to benefit children and young people. The Department for Education sets out mandatory use of the Framework for all purchases made using the capital grant funding, except in exceptional circumstances. Businesses involved in the music industry, especially those catering to educational needs, would find this tender well-suited for competing. Interested suppliers can register on the Department's e-tendering portal Jaggaer for further details and access to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to set up a Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework. This notice is to notify the market that the Department has now published the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and invites applications from all interested suppliers to take part in the Framework. As part of the National Plan for Music Education (NPME), the Department announced PS25m of capital funding for musical instruments and equipment, and technology where it is used specifically for music-making purposes and to benefit children and young people. The intention of this fund is to increase the volume, range, and accessibility of the instruments, equipment, and technology available - including those with special educational needs or disabilities - and supporting Music Hubs to deliver against the aims expressed for them in the NPME. To facilitate purchases made using the capital grant funding, the Department is setting up a supplier framework and seeks a range of suppliers including SME's who are capable of sourcing and supplying a wide range of musical instruments, equipment and technology. The framework contract will be for a period of three years. Music Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) will be able to spend the capital grant funding over two academic years, from September 2024-August 2026. Use of the Framework is mandatory, for all purchases made using the capital grant funding, unless an exceptional circumstance applies. Other education organisations will also be entitled to utilise the Framework, for any purchases they may need. The Framework will be split into the following three Lots;- Lot 1 - Acoustic Instruments (including Adaptive Instruments): Acoustic instruments that do not require electricity, amplification, or technology to produce a sound. This includes acoustic instruments which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND. Lot 2 - Amplified, Electric and Digital Musical Instruments: Instruments and equipment that produce or modify sound through electric, electronic, or digital means. This includes items which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND. Lot 3 - Other technology and equipment used to enable or support music-making: Additional equipment and software needed to produce, amplify, augment, or record sound, or in other ways support children and young people (including those with SEND) to create and perform music. This includes additional equipment, accessories, or software that can be used in conjunction with, or to support the use of, items outlined in other Lots. A supplier market engagement session will take place on: Thursday 20th June 2024, 10:30-11:30. Information regarding this session and all the other ITT documentation will be available to those who register on our e-tendering portal Jaggaer, https://education.app.jaggaer.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393d9bd9-11fa-427d-8a72-1f304c10fbe1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 13 Jun 2024 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393d9bd9-11fa-427d-8a72-1f304c10fbe1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393d9bd9-11fa-427d-8a72-1f304c10fbe1 13th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com Department for Education e-tending portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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