--- title: "286_19 - Supply of Musical Instruments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea5b0efd-9bdb-48f8-9ff6-e4a08fd2d44b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea5b0efd-9bdb-48f8-9ff6-e4a08fd2d44b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea5b0efd-9bdb-48f8-9ff6-e4a08fd2d44b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea5b0efd-9bdb-48f8-9ff6-e4a08fd2d44b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2018-06-04" --- # 286_19 - Supply of Musical Instruments Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea5b0efd-9bdb-48f8-9ff6-e4a08fd2d44b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea5b0efd-9bdb-48f8-9ff6-e4a08fd2d44b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea5b0efd-9bdb-48f8-9ff6-e4a08fd2d44b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) for the tender titled "286_19 - Supply of Musical Instruments". This opportunity falls within the education sector, specifically focused on supplying a range of musical instruments and related accessories. The anticipated budget over the contract period from 1 January 2019 to 31 March 2021 is estimated at £800,000, with funding of £200,000 allocated annually for two financial years. The current procurement stage is planning, with a future notice detailing the tender to be released on 22 June 2018. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of musical instruments and accessories, particularly those that cater to educational establishments such as academies and local authorities. Companies involved in manufacturing or distributing products like percussion instruments, ukuleles, and educational musical kits could find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community-sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express their interest, as the framework agreement is designed for a wide range of public bodies across the UK. ## Notice Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Tenders are shortly to be invited for the supply of a wide range of musical instruments and relevant accessories, for use mainly within the broader Education Sector. Products supplied under this framework are for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO's customers. Lot 1: Supply of products for direct delivery to ESPO customers, covering: classpacks, occarina packs and percussion packs. Lot 2: Supply of items for bulk supply to ESPO warehouse covering: early years & handheld percussion, and recorders. Lot 3: Supply of products for direct delivery to ESPO customers, covering: handheld percussion, world percussion, and tuned percussion. Lot 4: Supply of products for direct delivery to ESPO customers, covering: plastic instruments, ukuleles & guitars, keyboards & pianos, and trolleys & stands. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'286_19', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'286_19', (d) Express an interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd5b8f9-7a9e-40ae-a046-a48f0902b2ec | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 4 Jun 2018 at 12:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd5b8f9-7a9e-40ae-a046-a48f0902b2ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd5b8f9-7a9e-40ae-a046-a48f0902b2ec 4th June 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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