--- title: "Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - Fenland & Huntingdonshire (June-July 2026)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061242" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061242" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061242.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061242.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-29" --- # Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - Fenland & Huntingdonshire (June-July 2026) Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061242 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061242) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061242.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking quotes for providing musical groups and workshop services for children in Fenland and Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, during June and July 2026. This tender focuses on live performances and interactive music workshops aimed at primary and secondary-aged children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open competition method set below the threshold value, ensuring a broad reach to potential suppliers. Interested parties must submit their offers by 5 February 2026 for services under the education and entertainment industry categories, with a total contract value of £10,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers, and workshop providers to showcase their talent to young audiences, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market reach. Businesses capable of delivering 30-60 minute performances or workshops during school hours, particularly those with experience in adapting offerings for SEND children, are well-suited to this opportunity. By engaging with this tender, businesses not only secure contracts but also contribute to enriching the local educational ecosystem, fostering additional partnerships and collaborations in the creative arts sector. ## Notice Organisation: Cambridgeshire Music Service Required: Live Performances & Interactive Music Workshops for Primary and/or Secondary-Aged Children, including those specialising in SEND Location: Fenland and Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire Delivery Window: June-July 2026 (school hours) Cambridgeshire Music is seeking requests for quotes from local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers, and music workshop providers of any genre to deliver engaging performances and practical musical workshops for Primary and/or Secondary-Aged Children, including those specialising in SEND in Fenland and Huntingdonshire. We welcome interest from artists working in all musical styles, including (but not limited to) classical, folk, pop, rock, jazz, world music, electronic, choral, and culturally specific traditions. Our aim is to provide high-quality, inspiring musical experiences that broaden children's understanding and enjoyment of music. Requirements: - Ability to deliver 30-60 minute performances or hands-on musical workshops suitable for primary and/or secondary-aged children. - Availability during school hours on selected dates in June and July 2026. - Capacity to travel to schools within Fenland and Huntingdonshire. - Public liability insurance and relevant safeguarding checks. Information to Provide - Interested groups or individuals must supply: -A brief description of your act, workshop, or musical offering, including whether your performance and workshop is suitable for children with SEND and additional needs. -Details of any technical or space requirements -Your availability during June-July 2026 -Your fees/charges, including any travel or equipment costs -Links to recordings, websites, or promotional material (if available) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008221-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | £10,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services - 92312120 - Singer group entertainment services - 92312130 - Band entertainment services - 92312140 - Orchestral entertainment services - 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists - 92312220 - Services provided by composers - 92312240 - Services provided by entertainers - 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists - 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 16:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008221-2026 - 29 Jan 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008145-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008221-2026 29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008145-2026 29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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