Musical instruments

Framework No: 1321

About this framework

Framework period: 25 March 2022 to 30 November 2024 with an option to extend to 30 November 2025

Scotland Excel’s musical instruments framework provides members with a wide range of musical instruments and accessories. The range of musical instruments supplied under this framework were previously included within the Education Materials Framework.

Members using this framework will include schools and nurseries, including those for children with Additional Support Needs.

As with all our frameworks, this framework was developed in close consultation with key stakeholders. It is fully compliant with all legislative requirements and was developed in line with Scotland Excel’s sustainable procurement approach.

Benefits

  • All 32 local authorities are participating in the framework.
  • Promotes added value and delivers best value in terms of price, quality, and service
  • Offers full geographical coverage.
  • 12 months fixed pricing.
  • Suppliers outlined a range of sustainable measures including recyclable packaging, bio-degradable shrink wraps and reducing single use plastics where possible.
  • All suppliers are committed to providing local community benefits.
  • All suppliers pay the Real Living Wage.
  • Five of the 10 suppliers are micro businesses with the other five classed as SMEs.

Supplier

Band Supplies Ltd
Frederick Hyde Ltd T/a Chamberlain Music
Haydock Music Ltd
Kg Music Ltd
Normans (Burton Upon Trent) Ltd
Rainbow Musical Instruments Ltd
Robert Geary Ltd
Stringers of Edinburgh
The Wind Section Ltd
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Sectors

The musical instruments framework is available to all Scotland Excel local authorities and associate members.

Further information on Scotland Excel’s musical instruments framework is available in our members area.

If you are not yet a member, and would like to know more about the framework, please contactus.