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title: "Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind Instruments & teaching material"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind Instruments & teaching material

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9636ebb8-d944-45d1-b50b-410934e9686b

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a direct award contract for musical instruments, specifically focusing on a range of woodwind instruments and accompanying teaching materials. The procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments and parts with a CPV classification of 37300000. The contract is valued at £98,402.28 and entails a delivery location within England, United Kingdom. The process was conducted via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. Key dates include the contract period starting on 30th April 2025 and ending on 31st May 2027, with the award being active from 29th April 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses that are suppliers of musical instruments, particularly those capable of offering specialised woodwind instruments and educational materials. Chamberlain Music, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating a fit for providers that are small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant product offerings. The direct award method indicates potential for businesses ready to engage swiftly with buying organisations like Leicestershire County Council under structured frameworks. Businesses experienced in delivering goods within educational contexts would also be well-suited to similar opportunities.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Saxophones, woodwind instruments and student books

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be899e4-5a52-4911-8641-9ebc0767485d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 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 | £98,402 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,402 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be899e4-5a52-4911-8641-9ebc0767485d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be899e4-5a52-4911-8641-9ebc0767485d
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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