Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology Framework
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-044525 · Department for Education
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The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market engagement. It is not being used as a call for competition. The PIN is intended as an information-gathering exercise. As part of the National Plan for Music Education (NPME), the DfE announced £25m 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 to children and young people – including those with special educational needs or disabilities – and supporting Music Hubs to deliver against the aims expressed for them in the NPME. Capital funding will be allocated to Music Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) via a capital grant distributed by Arts Council England that can be spent across two academic years, from September 2024 to August 2026. The purpose of this early engagement notice is to notify the market of the Department for Education’s (DfE) intention to establish a Framework to facilitate the purchasing of instruments and equipment using the capital grant funding. The Framework will be…
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 006836-2024 | 4 March 2024 |
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