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Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027)

Cambridgeshire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for suppliers for training and education work (East of England).

The estimated value is £5,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 4 weeks, starting 14 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Monday 16 November 2026
Bids by: 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 33 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Organisation: Cambridgeshire Music Service Required: Live Performances and Interactive Music Workshops for Primary and Secondary-Aged Children, Including Inclusive Provision for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Location: East and South Cambridgeshire Delivery Window: 14 June 2027 to 9 July 2027 (school hours) Cambridgeshire Music is seeking requests for quotes from local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers, and music workshop providers of any musical genre to deliver engaging performances or practical musical workshops for primary and / or secondary -aged pupils, including inclusive provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across schools in East and South Cambridgeshire. 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 50-60 minute performances suitable for primary and/or secondary aged children. - Capacity to travel to schools within East and South Cambridgeshire. - Availability during school hours between 14 June - 9th July 2027 - Public liability insurance and relevant safeguarding checks - Previous experience of working in schools

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 17 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £5,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East of England?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 16 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097714-2026

About the buyer

Cambridgeshire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

158

Awards

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Let Me Play Ltd2 contracts
Anglia Ruskin University1 contract
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From notice 097714-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.