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title: "Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Musical Instruments - Various Woodwind

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8aef777-32ee-4f16-b8b0-dda06f1b6a07

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the direct award of a contract for various woodwind musical instruments, as part of the Department for Education (DfE) Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework. The procurement falls under the industry category of musical instruments (CPV code 37310000) and has a contract value of £25,453. This award process, which ended on 1st April 2025 with the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2027, involves delivery to locations within the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method, aiming to fulfill the goods requirements efficiently.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in musical instruments, particularly those capable of supplying woodwind varieties. Though this particular contract was awarded to Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited, larger-scale businesses with expertise in the educational supply chain for musical instruments could benefit from similar future opportunities. Suppliers who can maintain competitive pricing and high-quality standards in this sector may find advantageous prospects in partnering with educational authorities through frameworks like the DfE's.

## Notice

Direct Award via the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework purchase of various woodwind instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cca6187e-5cee-4d14-a79c-315f49a4daac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 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 | £25,453 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,453 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 37310000 - Musical instruments

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cca6187e-5cee-4d14-a79c-315f49a4daac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cca6187e-5cee-4d14-a79c-315f49a4daac
  20th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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