Library Tenders and Contracts
See open library tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector. Over 100 library tenders and contracts were published in the last 12 months.
2,179 results
- Awarded contractPublished 29 January 2015
Tender for the Extract of Data from Library Management Systems
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 7 January 2015
Community Partnership Libraries
£1,328,709
- Awarded contractPublished 17 September 2014
Tender for the Supply & Implementation of a single Library Management System for public library authorities in Ireland
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 27 August 2014
Library Relocation Services
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 22 August 2014
Supply of Library Books
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 15 August 2014
Supply and Maintenance of Library Book Sorter
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 12 August 2014
Online Research Databases for Teagasc Library Service
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 13 June 2014
Framework Agreement with Wicklow County Council for the supply of library books for the new Arklow library in 3 No. lots
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 26 May 2014
Framework agreement with Offaly County Council for for the supply of Library Books and Audio Visual Material
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 20 March 2014
Risk assessments
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 27 February 2014
Framework Agreement with Kilkenny County Council for the supply of Library Books to Kilkenny Library Service in 3 No. Lots - Contract Award/Appointment to Framework
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 12 February 2014
Framework for Works Contractors for Energy Efficiency and Refurbishment Works to Local Authority Houses in County Clare
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 10 January 2014
Library Books Tender 2013
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 3 December 2013
Academic Personal Assistants
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 5 April 2013
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Library Books and Audio Visual Material
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 7 March 2013
CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Tender Proposal to RFID Tag library stock and supply RFID security system for IT Tralee Library
Value not stated
- Expired contractPublished 8 November 2012
Heritage Library Management System and Licence
£1,800
- Awarded contractPublished 27 May 2012
Supply of Library Books and AV Material
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 28 August 2011
Award for a Library Management System [LMS] to include Resource Discovery Platform
Value not stated
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about library services, library management system, library stock, library books, mobile library in the UK public sector.
What kind of library work is tendered?
Common categories include library management systems and software, book and digital content supply such as ebooks and audiobooks, library furniture and fit-out, and mobile library vehicles. RFID self-service kiosks and library refurbishment projects also appear.
Where are library contracts advertised?
Stotles brings together library tenders and contracts from 100+ portals into one search, so you do not have to check each portal separately, and you can set alerts for new opportunities across the UK and Ireland.
If you want to search the government portals directly, Find a Tender carries higher-value contracts across the UK and Contracts Finder carries lower-value contracts in England. Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ireland's eTenders covers Irish public bodies, and many councils, NHS bodies and housing associations publish on their own e-tendering portals such as ProContract. Library management systems are often bought by consortia of councils sharing one database, and fit-out is let in lots by branch.
What do you need to bid for library contracts?
Library systems and digital content platforms must handle borrower data in line with UK data protection law and meet the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018. Tenders usually set minimum insurance cover, check financial standing and ask for evidence of similar contracts at selection stage. Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers can be excluded for certain criminal convictions, insolvency or failure to pay tax.
Who buys library services and supplies?
Councils running public library branches are regular buyers, alongside NHS trusts and universities operating their own knowledge and library services. Schools and colleges also tender for library management systems and book supply.
How do I find library contracts before they are formally tendered?
Read library strategies, service reviews, library management system contract expiry dates and capital programmes for branch refurbishment, which show library work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.
What CPV codes cover library tenders?
Library notices carry 39155100 (Library equipment) and 45212330 (Library construction work), and digital content subscriptions carry 48600000 (Database and operating software package).
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