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title: "Framework for the Provision of Musical Instruments"
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# Framework for the Provision of Musical Instruments

Buyer: NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3f7f331-b8f2-4e19-837c-4c394410e98b

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## Summary

The Northern Procurement Group Limited is currently in the planning stage of an Early Market Engagement exercise for a framework titled "Framework for the Provision of Musical Instruments." This initiative, aimed at suppliers within the musical instruments industry, focuses on engaging with businesses to refine the framework's design and specifications. The engagement process is set to conclude on 26 January 2018, with all inputs required by this deadline. This framework intends to serve the needs of approximately 5,000 members across the education sector, including further education colleges, schools, academies, and universities, located throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.

This procurement opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses in the musical instruments sector to influence the framework's specifications and better align their offerings with the needs of public sector clients. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying musical instruments and associated accessories, particularly those familiar with the educational needs of institutions, would find this engagement advantageous. By participating in this early market engagement, suppliers can establish connections with the Northern Procurement Group and position themselves favourably for future contracts as the framework evolves.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice is not a call for competition but is an early market engagement exercise to enable Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) to engage with suppliers to better understand the market and explore the potential for a Musical Instrument and Associated Accessories framework to service the needs of CPC Members and the wider Public Sector as a whole. The CPC wishes to go to market for a Musical Instrument and Associated Accessories framework and to this end, CPC would like to invite suppliers to engage with CPC, through its procurement partners NPG Limited, to discuss the nature of the forthcoming framework, its' design, specification and constructs. This notice is seeking suppliers who my wish to engage with us in this regard. Additional information: The CPC is a public sector buying organisation owned by the further education sector, with membership consisting of further education colleges, schools, academies, universities and other establishments providing education services. Membership is currently in the region of 5000 members and is growing daily. The CPC exists to provide its membership with best value supply solutions across approximately 60 supply/service specific frameworks. The CPC wishes to go to market for a Musical Instruments and Associated Accessories Framework. To this end, CPC would like to invite suppliers to engage with CPC, through its procurement partners NPG Limited, to discuss the nature of the forthcoming framework, its' design, specification and constructs. This Early Market Engagement is a valuable opportunity for suppliers to find out more about CPC and the needs of its membership, whilst inputting into the design and specification of this important and much anticipated framework. The CPC is seeking to engage with organisations to understand the market and thus deliver a successful framework for CPC Members and the wider public sector as a whole and therefore suppliers wishing to engage with CPC should email its' procurement partner NPG Limited at info@npg-ltd.com detailing your company name, the name of the person wishing to engage on behalf of your company and their contact details. The supplier discussions will be used to help shape the framework requirements. Suppliers should note that the early market engagement exercise will close on 26th January 2018, with all inputs having been received by this date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88bf6d4f-0c67-4b8d-9333-8d77046b30de |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 4RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 21 Dec 2017 at 09:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88bf6d4f-0c67-4b8d-9333-8d77046b30de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88bf6d4f-0c67-4b8d-9333-8d77046b30de
  21st December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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