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title: "COV - Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework - Norm_Coventry23072025"
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# COV - Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework - Norm_Coventry23072025

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f64c50dc-b95e-4be2-982f-278a1cc131cc

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by Coventry City Council, concerns the acquisition of musical instruments, equipment, and associated technology under the Department for Education's framework. The procurement falls within the industry category of musical instruments and education services, specifically targeting delivery within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with Normans (Burton Upon Trent) Limited being selected as the supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22 July 2025 and the contract starting on 23 July 2025 for a duration of one year.

This tender provides businesses specialising in musical instruments and related educational technologies opportunities to expand their market presence, particularly those designated SMEs or involved in VCSE activities. The selection mechanism as a call-off from a framework agreement indicates that companies already pre-qualified under this framework are in an advantageous position, streamlining the competitive process and encouraging participation from firms prioritising reliable and timely delivery to the education sector. Such businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish relationships with public sector bodies, fostering both growth and stability.

## Notice

Direct Award under Department for Education's Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. QUOTE REF: Norm_Coventry23072025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e80a390-19ea-4de6-9f2f-6199c7fb879d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,538 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (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
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 37310000 - Musical instruments
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e80a390-19ea-4de6-9f2f-6199c7fb879d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e80a390-19ea-4de6-9f2f-6199c7fb879d
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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