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Opportunity overview
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
Classification
CPV80000000 — Education and training services
CPV92312100 — Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
CPV92312120 — Singer group entertainment services
CPV92312130 — Band entertainment services
CPV92312140 — Orchestral entertainment services
CPV92312200 — Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists
CPV92312220 — Services provided by composers
CPV92312240 — Services provided by entertainers
CPV92340000 — Dance and performance entertainment services
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-078909
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Cambridgeshire Music invites suppliers to submit quotations up to a maximum value of £5,000. Quotations below this value are welcome and suppliers should provide their most competitive and best-value price for the services proposed.
All costs relating to the delivery of the service, including staffing, travel, accommodation, equipment, and any other associated expenses, should be included in the quotation.
Interested suppliers should complete the survey below to register their interest and submit their quotation in response to this opportunity.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/MusicLive2027PerformersInterest/
Information to provide:
- A brief description of your act, workshop, or musical offering
- A quotation for your proposed offer, including all delivery, travel, and equipment costs.
- Details of any technical or space requirements
- Your availability during June-July 2027
- Links to recordings, websites, or promotional material (if available)
If you have any questions relating to this opportunity please contact Cambridgeshire Music on: cm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Quotations will be evaluated against:
-Suitability for primary and/or secondary pupils
-Inclusion and accessibility, including experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
-Experience of working in educational settings
-Ability to deliver within the required geographical area and timescale
-Value for money
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
92312100
Description
Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
92312120
Description
Singer group entertainment services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
92312130
Description
Band entertainment services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
92312140
Description
Orchestral entertainment services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
92312200
Description
Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
097714-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking quotes from local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers and music-workshop providers to deliver live performances or interactive workshops for primary and/or secondary pupils in East and South Cambridgeshire. Delivery is during school hours from 14 June to 9 July 2027 and must include provision for pupils with SEND.
Who this may suit
Suitable for music performers, ensembles, artists and workshop providers with school-delivery experience, SEND-inclusive provision, safeguarding checks and public liability insurance.
Key points identified
Performance/workshop durationAbility to deliver 50–60 minute performances suitable for primary and/or secondary-aged children.Evidence: “Ability to deliver 50-60 minute performances suitable for primary and/or secondary aged children.”
SEND-inclusive provisionInclusive provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).Evidence: “Including Inclusive Provision for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)”
School experiencePrevious experience of working in schools.Evidence: “Previous experience of working in schools”
95% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking quotes from local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers and music-workshop providers to deliver live performances or interactive workshops for primary and/or secondary pupils in East and South Cambridgeshire. Delivery is during school hours from 14 June to 9 July 2027 and must include provision for pupils with SEND.
Who this may suit
Suitable for music performers, ensembles, artists and workshop providers with school-delivery experience, SEND-inclusive provision, safeguarding checks and public liability insurance.
Key deliverables
50–60 minute live musical performances and/or practical interactive music workshops
Provision for primary and/or secondary-aged pupils, including pupils with SEND
Travel to schools in East and South Cambridgeshire during school hours
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Performance/workshop duration
99% confidence
Ability to deliver 50–60 minute performances suitable for primary and/or secondary-aged children.
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“Ability to deliver 50-60 minute performances suitable for primary and/or secondary aged children.”
SEND-inclusive provision
98% confidence
Inclusive provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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“Including Inclusive Provision for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)”
School experience
99% confidence
Previous experience of working in schools.
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“Previous experience of working in schools”
Safeguarding checks
98% confidence
Relevant safeguarding checks are required; the specific checks are not stated.
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“Public liability insurance and relevant safeguarding checks”
Eligible supplier types
98% confidence
Local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers and music workshop providers of any musical genre.
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“seeking requests for quotes from local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers, and music workshop providers of any musical genre”
Musical genres
97% confidence
All musical styles are welcomed, with examples including classical, folk, pop, rock, jazz, world music, electronic, choral and culturally specific traditions.
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“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.”
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated value
90% confidence
Up to £5,000.
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Opportunity value_max: 5000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount: 5000 GBP.
Currency
100% confidence
GBP.
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Opportunity currency: GBP.
Delivery
Delivery area
99% confidence
Schools in East and South Cambridgeshire.
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“Capacity to travel to schools within East and South Cambridgeshire.”
Delivery period
99% confidence
14 June 2027 to 9 July 2027, during school hours.
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“Delivery Window: 14 June 2027 to 9 July 2027 (school hours)”
Travel
99% confidence
Capacity to travel to schools within East and South Cambridgeshire.
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“Capacity to travel to schools within East and South Cambridgeshire.”
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procurement method
100% confidence
Open competition below threshold.
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procurement_method_details: “Below threshold - open competition”.
Notice status
100% confidence
Open / active tender notice.
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display_status: “open”; source_status: “active”.
Submission deadline
100% confidence
30 November 2026 at 23:59:59 UTC.
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submission_deadline: “2026-11-30T23:59:59Z”.
Lot structure
100% confidence
One active lot is supplied, but it has no title or description.
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Lot 1 has status “active” and null title and description.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Safeguarding evidence detail
98% confidence
Relevant safeguarding checks are required, but the notice does not specify the check type, currency or evidence required.
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“Public liability insurance and relevant safeguarding checks”
Insurance detail
98% confidence
Public liability insurance is required, but no minimum indemnity level or evidence format is stated.
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“Public liability insurance and relevant safeguarding checks”
Lot detail limitation
100% confidence
The supplied active lot has no title or description, so no lot-specific scope can be identified.
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Lot 1 title: null; description: null.
Commercial detail limitation
94% confidence
No pricing structure, payment terms or contract terms are supplied.
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No such details are present in the supplied opportunity data.
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