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title: "Stringed Instruments"
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# Stringed Instruments

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7d53c22-a3d9-4b0f-a4c3-5370f42a008a

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council recently completed a procurement process aimed at acquiring stringed musical instruments for educational purposes. This was executed through an open procedure under the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework (Lot 1), with the main procurement category being goods. The contract is valued at £65,000 and will see the delivery of items to the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process moved from the tendering stage, which ended on 20th August 2025, to the award stage on 29th August 2025, with Haydock Music Limited being the successful supplier. The contract period began on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the musical instruments industry, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of stringed instruments, to expand their market in the public sector. Given the framework’s support for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social value organisations are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Companies focusing on educational or community services could particularly benefit, given the procurement's alignment with educational objectives. Expanding service delivery through such contracts can enable businesses to not only grow financially but also to enhance their reputation by aligning with government educational frameworks.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council Further Competition for the Purchase of Stringed Instruments via the Department for Education Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework (Lot 1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0952c0cc-bce0-4fcc-9e0f-678137be2fb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | HAYDOCK MUSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0952c0cc-bce0-4fcc-9e0f-678137be2fb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0952c0cc-bce0-4fcc-9e0f-678137be2fb2
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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