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title: "286_23 Musical Instruments"
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# 286_23 Musical Instruments

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc805a4d-c868-4158-aa75-fb24314126a9

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## Summary

The buying organisation Espo in Leicester has awarded a contract for the supply of Musical Instruments and associated products for use in the Education Sector. The total value of the contract is £2,016,000. The procurement stage was an open procedure (above threshold), with the contract period running from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2025. The deadline for the tender was 31st October 2022.

This tender for supplying Musical Instruments and associated products presents an opportunity for businesses in the audio-visual equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract involves delivering goods to ESPO, Leicester and customers directly, providing an avenue for business growth within the supplied product categories that include percussion instruments, stringed instruments, and audio equipment.

## Notice

Supply of Musical Instruments and associated products for use in the Education Sector. Requirements include the supply of: * Percussion Assorted Product * Handheld Percussion * World Percussion * Tuned Percussion * Percussion Drums * World Percussion Instruments * Tuned instruments * Plastic Instruments * Recorders * Ocarinas * Stringed Instruments * Ukuleles and Guitars * Keyboards and Pianos * Trolleys * Cabinets * Storage * Music Stands * Electronic Equipment; Amps and cables * Audio and Studio, Recording and Equipment Mixing * Microphones, PA's and Speakers Lot 1 - Percussion Assorted Product Instrument Class Packs, including Class Packs of single types and Multi Pack, Percussion Packs, Handheld Percussion, World Percussion and Tuned Percussion Lot 2 - Tuned Percussion Instruments including Glockenspiel, Chime Bars, Steel Pans, Percussion Drums and World Percussion Lot 3 - Tuned Instruments including Plastic Instruments, Recorders, Ocarina's, Stringed Instruments, Ukuleles, Guitars, Keyboards and Piano's Lot 4 - Trolleys and Music Stands, fixed and folding and in different colours Lot 5 - Electric Equipment including Amps and Cables, Audio and Studio Recording Equipment, Mixing Equipment, Microphones, PA's and Speaker Cables Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14d9f1f-707b-4bbf-b179-ccd490a7e488 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,112,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,016,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| 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 | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED (T/A CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC; NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT; OCARINA WORKSHOP; SARTORIS PRODUCTS LIMITED (T/A EDUCATIONAL AIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14d9f1f-707b-4bbf-b179-ccd490a7e488
- 30 Sep 2022 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18b5b2ef-b1be-4e52-8fc6-f8488286a882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14d9f1f-707b-4bbf-b179-ccd490a7e488
  28th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18b5b2ef-b1be-4e52-8fc6-f8488286a882
  30th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008996-2023
  Contract award notice (on Find a Tender)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

## Provenance

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