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title: "Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework"
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# Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f9d

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the procurement process for the "Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework" under the industry category of "Musical instruments and parts" (CPV 37300000). This procurement focuses on goods required to enhance music education across the UK with three specific lots: Acoustic Instruments, Amplified, Electric and Digital Musical Instruments, and Other technology and equipment. The awarded framework contracts, which are set to run for three years from September 2024 to August 2026, mandate the use of this framework for all capital grant-funded purchases by Music Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) and other educational organisations. Noteworthy deadlines include the ITT publication on 13 June 2024, with submissions closing on 24 July 2024 at noon. The open procedure procurement method was used to ensure transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for various businesses, particularly SMEs skilled in sourcing and supplying a diverse range of musical instruments, equipment, and technology. By participating in the supplier framework, these businesses can access a substantial funding pool of £25 million allocated to improve music education quality and accessibility. Businesses offering adaptive instruments for children with special needs or digital music production equipment and software are well-positioned to benefit. Supplier awards, which include firms like Ackerman Music Limited, Casio Electronics, and Digital Garage, reflect broad participation and the potential for growth through stable and extended procurement engagements within the educational sector.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) has set up a Musical Instrument, Equipment and Technology Framework. This notice is to notify the market that the Department has now awarded the Framework Agreement Contracts. Background: As part of the National Plan for Music Education (NPME), the Department announced PS25m of capital funding for musical instruments and equipment, and technology where it is used specifically for music-making purposes and to benefit children and young people. The intention of this fund is to increase the volume, range, and accessibility of the instruments, equipment, and technology available - including those with special educational needs or disabilities - and supporting Music Hubs to deliver against the aims expressed for them in the NPME. To facilitate purchases made using the capital grant funding, the Department is setting up a supplier framework and seeks a range of suppliers including SME's who are capable of sourcing and supplying a wide range of musical instruments, equipment and technology. The framework contract will be for a period of three years. Music Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) will be able to spend the capital grant funding over two academic years, from September 2024-August 2026. Use of the Framework is mandatory, for all purchases made using the capital grant funding, unless an exceptional circumstance applies. Other education organisations will also be entitled to utilise the Framework, for any purchases they may need. The Framework will be split into the following three Lots;- Lot 1 - Acoustic Instruments (including Adaptive Instruments): Acoustic instruments that do not require electricity, amplification, or technology to produce a sound. This includes acoustic instruments which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND. Lot 2 - Amplified, Electric and Digital Musical Instruments: Instruments and equipment that produce or modify sound through electric, electronic, or digital means. This includes items which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND. Lot 3 - Other technology and equipment used to enable or support music-making: Additional equipment and software needed to produce, amplify, augment, or record sound, or in other ways support children and young people (including those with SEND) to create and perform music. This includes additional equipment, accessories, or software that can be used in conjunction with, or to support the use of, items outlined in other Lots.

### Lot Information

Acoustic instruments

Lot 1 - Acoustic Instruments (including Adaptive Instruments): Acoustic instruments that do not require electricity, amplification, or technology to produce a sound. This includes acoustic instruments which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND.

Renewal: Option to extend

Additional equipment and software

Lot 3 - Other technology and equipment used to enable or support music-making: Additional equipment and software needed to produce, amplify, augment, or record sound, or in other ways support children and young people (including those with SEND) to create and perform music. This includes additional equipment, accessories, or software that can be used in conjunction with, or to support the use of, items outlined in other Lots.

Renewal: Option to extend

Lot 2

Lot 2 - Amplified, Electric and Digital Musical Instruments: Instruments and equipment that produce or modify sound through electric, electronic, or digital means. This includes items which have been specifically developed or adapted for use by children and young people with SEND.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035669-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 59 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE MUSIC SOLUTIONS; ACKERMAN MUSIC; ALBION; CASIO ELECTRONICS; CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC; CHARANGA; CMS DISTRIBUTION; DACAPO PRIMARY MUSIC; DIGIT AUDIO TECHNOLOGY; DIGITAL GARAGE; DRUMS FOR SCHOOLS; EV-ENTZ.CO.UK; FOCUSRITE GROUP EMEA; FORSYTH BROTHERS; GAK EDUCATION; GEAR4MUSIC; GENEVA INSTRUMENTS; HAYDOCK MUSIC; HAYES MUSIC; HERITAGE MUSIC & CASWELLS STRINGS; HEXHAM VIOLIN SHOP; HOWARTH OF LONDON; JIGSAW SYSTEMS; JOHN PACKER; JUST FLUTES; KG MUSIC; LEICESTERSHIRE MUSIC; LOUDER THAN LIFE; MICRO COMPUTER CONSULTANTS; MUSICFIRST; NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT; OCARINA WORKSHOP; OMNISONIC INTERNATIONAL; OPEN UP MUSIC; POLAR AUDIO; PRESTO CLASSICAL; PROZONE MUSIC; ROBERT MORLEY; ROLAND EUROPE GROUP; ROSEHILL INSTRUMENTS; S&T AUDIO; SELECTRON; ST GILES MUSIC; STARLAND MUSIC; STEEL PAN MUSIC; STENTOR MUSIC; STRINGS AND THINGS; SYNC (A TRADING NAME OF GBM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES; TANGLEWOOD GUITAR; THE LONDON GUITAR STUDIO; THE MUSIC CELLAR; THE SOUNDBEAM PROJECT; THE STRING ZONE; THE WIND SECTION; UCAN PLAY; WARWICK MUSIC; WINDSTRUMENTS; WOODWIND & REED MUSIC SHOP; ZENDELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035669-2024
- 13 Jun 2024 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018266-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

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