Numbers 7 celebrates the large, identical gifts presented by the tribes of Israel at the dedication of the altar. The tribe of Levi did not give one of those gifts because of its special role, Instead it was receiving and processing those gifts.
Moreover, the tribe of Levi itself constituted a gift to God, replacing the firstborn sons that God had saved at Passover. They were presented to God as a "wave offering" (Num 8:11) as a kind of "living sacrifice" (think of Rom 12:1).
Service at the tabernacle involved strenuous physical work. A male Levite's active service extended from age 25 to age 50 (vv 24-26). The census of Levites had counted men from ages 30-50 (Num 4:3). Perhaps a Levite's service began with a 5-year apprenticeship. On the other hand, the DSS and LXX have the census in Num 4:3 covering ages 25-50 years.
Later in Israel's history, during the time of the kings, a Levite's service began at age 20 (1 Chron 23:24-27; 2 Chron 31:16-17). By that point their duties were a little less strenuous and sensitive than they were at the tabernacle in the wilderness.
At Sinai the Israelites celebrated Passover on the anniversary of their rescue from Egypt. Some who could not participate because of ritual uncleanness asked about the possibility of an opportunity for them to celebrate their redemption (Num 9:6-7). Moses took the matter to God, who set up a "second Passover" for those unable to participate in the first one. Here we see God acting as a patient and effective teacher.
Planning was required for the celebration. In the days of Jesus many arrived in Jerusalem early to take care of any ritual purification that would be required (John 11:55). Of course, in the year of the crucifixion, there were some who were plotting Jesus' death, which would certainly lead to some additional "corpse uncleanness" (v 57).
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