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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Music Service System"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-08"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Music Service System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98bf0f8a-9eb8-4eb3-998f-2452d10a94ee

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has initiated a tender process for the Contract for the Provision of a Music Service System. This contract, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems, seeks a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) product/system. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 7th June 2024. The contract is expected to start on 15th July 2024 and last until 14th July 2033, with potential extensions available for a further 24 months per extension period. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, is located in Durham, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for the music service system contract by Durham County Council can benefit businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those providing software packages and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The open procurement method allows a diverse range of businesses to participate, with the chance to contribute to enhancing music education for children and young people across Durham and Darlington.

## Notice

Durham Music Service aims to give every child and young person the chance to enjoy high-quality music education, no matter their skills or background. We work with a variety of partners to offer exciting and diverse music opportunities, making sure everyone involved gets to experience meaningful musical moments. Our goal is to continue providing top-notch teaching and learning experiences that are recognized nationwide. Working with over 350 schools and 18,000 pupils a week within Durham and Darlington. This Contract is for the Provision of a Music Service System. Please note that the Council are seeking to procure a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) product/system and will not accept development partnerships for this Contract. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 15th July 2024. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 14th July 2029. The proposed contract is to be let with two further options to extend for a further 24 months per extension period. Proposed Extension Period 1: 15th July 2029 - 14th July 2031. Proposed Extensioon Period 2: 15th July 2031 - 14th July 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e910750-0ba0-402c-b3b6-02c6e91fb5be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2033 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 May 2024 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e910750-0ba0-402c-b3b6-02c6e91fb5be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e910750-0ba0-402c-b3b6-02c6e91fb5be
  8th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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