Scope
Description
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)
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit your quotes by email to: cm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk and mark the subject line with FAO: Amy Craven.
Cambridgeshire Music looks forward to partnering with local musicians to bring high-quality, inspiring musical experiences to children across the region.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Price and Suitability
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government