Scope
Reference
NCCT43195
Description
Norfolk County Council wishes to let a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Music Related Services to children, young people, and families.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 31 August 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 37310000 - Musical instruments
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 January 2026
Engagement process description
The Procurement Act 2023 requires bidders to be registered on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform) before they are able to bid for contracts. Should you wish to bid for this contract when it is live it is essential that you do this. Instructions on what needs to be done can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsbVW4q-k0
We are currently seeking expression of interest only at this point. As such no procurement documents are currently available. To express an interest and participate in this procurement once it is live, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk.
By expressing an interest now, you will automatically be notified when the procurement documents are published. The publication of the tender notice will provide an additional opportunity to express an interest.
Norfolk County Council will hold a supplier engagement session for this proposed procurement via Teams on Wednesday 7 January 2026 , details will be shared via In-tend. Suppliers will be able to feedback on the draft specification of requirements until Wednesday 21 January 2026.
Please note that both Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council have approved a devolution deal which is expected to lead to the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. Subject to the government laying a Statutory Instrument and to its approval by Parliament to formally establish the new combined authority, the first Mayoral election is expected to be in May 2026.
Government has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. .The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 February 2026
Contracting authority
Norfolk County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYH-3246-XWTR
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government