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title: "Musical Instruments - BEAT drum machines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f21156e7-5797-4f81-ba3e-dc136b1d8f1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# Musical Instruments - BEAT drum machines

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f21156e7-5797-4f81-ba3e-dc136b1d8f1a

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the direct award of BEAT drum machines under the Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on musical instruments, and is designated with the CPV code 37300000. It operates in the region of England, United Kingdom. The contract was formally awarded to Normans (Burton Upon Trent) LTD on 29th April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027. Although the tender was a direct award, further details were published on 12th August 2025.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in the supply of musical instruments and related equipment, with a focus on large-scale suppliers rather than small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses looking to expand their presence in the educational equipment sector should note that contracts such as these are typically awarded based on existing frameworks, which mean direct awards can often bypass open competition. Suppliers already listed on government frameworks are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of BEAT drum machines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0130f8a7-4087-454f-a48c-952568c8d032 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 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 | £800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800 |
| 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 | NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0130f8a7-4087-454f-a48c-952568c8d032

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0130f8a7-4087-454f-a48c-952568c8d032
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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