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title: "Musical Instruments - Keyboard and Amp equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Musical Instruments - Keyboard and Amp equipment

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f520095-4780-4f0f-b0f0-bc927a91215f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the acquisition of musical instruments was undertaken by Leicestershire County Council, specifically focusing on the purchase of keyboard and amp equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments and parts, with delivery concentrated within England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 29th April 2025, with a completed tender status as of 21st November 2025, and involved a direct award method through a framework agreement. The contract spans from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, with a total value of £1,178.05.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses within the musical instrument sector, especially those equipped to handle direct awards without additional suitability for SMEs or VCSEs. The contract with Gear4Music LTD illustrates the potential for expanding business operations in providing specific goods to local government entities. Businesses specialising in musical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of engaging directly with council procurement methods, would find this tender process advantageous for business growth and sector positioning.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of Keyboard, preamp and and mixer equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7511a6-6cd0-4b0e-92db-2098c943e8ad |
| 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 | 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 | £1,178 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,178 |
| 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 | GEAR4MUSIC |

## 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 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7511a6-6cd0-4b0e-92db-2098c943e8ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7511a6-6cd0-4b0e-92db-2098c943e8ad
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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