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title: "Musical Instruments - Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Musical Instruments - Equipment

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96c8a7bd-8fb7-41bd-9a2a-314f2af67470

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for musical instruments and equipment under the Department for Education's framework agreement. The direct award, valued at £9,958.97, was concluded with Chamberlain Music. This procurement falls within the industry category of musical instruments and related goods. The contract commenced on 30th April 2025 and is set to end on 31st May 2027, with deliveries expected in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the award, having been published on 4th March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers dealing with musical instruments and equipment, particularly those that can navigate the framework agreements with ease. Large enterprises, like Chamberlain Music, who possess the capability to fulfil substantial contracts and manage deliveries across regions, stand a great chance of gaining additional business growth through such awards. Suppliers who are not categorised as SMEs or VCSEs may find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete effectively within these procurement scopes. As the process is a direct award, familiarity among potential suppliers with specific governmental frameworks such as provided by the DfE can enhance their competitive advantage.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8337c-7500-4366-a060-605bb1f46902 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,958 |
| 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 | CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC |

## 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 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8337c-7500-4366-a060-605bb1f46902

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8337c-7500-4366-a060-605bb1f46902
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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