Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027)
The contract covers live musical performances and interactive music workshops for primary- and secondary-aged pupils, including inclusive provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The buyer is Cambridgeshire County Council, through Cambridgeshire Music, a local authority music service operating across schools in East and South Cambridgeshire. Providers may be musical groups, ensembles, solo performers or workshop leaders from any genre and must deliver engaging, high-quality 50–60 minute sessions during school hours, with capacity to travel between participating schools and experience of working in school settings. Delivery is required from 14 June to 9 July 2027, with an estimated total contract value of £5,000. Work will take place in schools across East and South Cambridgeshire, within the UKH12 region. The most critical stated qualification requirement is that providers hold public liability insurance and have completed relevant safeguarding checks.
Buyer: Cambridgeshire County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £5k
- Bids close: 30 Nov 2026
- Location: Cambridgeshire CC
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 14 Jun 2027 to 9 Jul 2027
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official notice
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
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £5k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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