What is a library tender?

It is a public sector notice to run, supply or upgrade a library service, covering public, school, NHS and university libraries. This includes library management system contracts, book and digital content supply, and library refurbishment work.

Who buys library services and supplies?

Councils running public library branches are the main 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.

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.

How do I find open library tenders?

This page lists open library tenders and awarded contracts as they are published. Use the stage and date filters on this page to narrow results to what is currently live.

Library Tenders and Contracts

See open library tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector. This covers public library services, library management systems and software, book and digital content supply, library furniture and fit-out, and mobile library vehicles. Councils, NHS trusts and universities are the main buyers.

1,243 results

Closed tender, closed 5 August 2021Published 28 June 2021
Architect Lead Design Team Services for change of use to a Library with Open Library Service.
Kildare County CouncilCivil engineering consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 August 2021Published 28 June 2021
Architect Lead Design Team Services for Change of Use to a Library with Open Library Service
Kildare County CouncilArchitectural design services
€160,000
Closed tender, closed 21 July 2021Published 23 June 2021
My Open Library technical solution for Bandon Library
Cork County CouncilLibrary software development services
Value not stated
Stale Pre-tender, closed 22 July 2021Published 22 June 2021
Soft market testing: Cafe at Mansfield Library
Nottinghamshire County CouncilCatering services for other enterprises or other institutions
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 22 June 2021
Provision of a Library RFID Security and Circulation System at Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick Institute of TechnologySupplier(s) BibliothecaLibrary management systemAwarded 22 June 2021
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2022Published 21 June 2021
North West Library OPAC
Health Education EnglandSupplier(s) OCLC (UK) LtdIT software packageAwarded 18 June 2021
£23,940.29
Expired contract, expired 1 September 2021Published 21 June 2021
GB-London: Burns Owens Partnership Ltd
Arts Council EnglandSupplier(s) SILVERFISH PRODUCTIONS LIMITEDResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesAwarded 11 June 2021
£23,045
Expired contract, expired 13 June 2024Published 14 June 2021
Transportation of Resources-Wirral Schools' Library Service
Wirral Metropolitan Borough CouncilSupplier(s) Swift Despatch LimitedPostal and telecommunications servicesAwarded 11 June 2021
£17,280
Awarded contractPublished 13 June 2021
BDB088C RFT for the Provision of a Library Services Platform and Reading List Management System for Dublin City University
Education Procurement Service (EPS)Supplier(s) Ex Libris UK (Ltd)Library management servicesAwarded 13 June 2021
€475,000
Closed tender, closed 23 June 2021Published 11 June 2021
GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy
Arts Council EnglandResearch consultancy services
£37,500
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Awarded contractPublished 9 June 2021
BDB088C RFT for the Provision of a Library Services Platform & Reading List Management System for Dublin City University
Education Procurement Service (EPS)Supplier(s) Ex Libris UK (Ltd)Library equipmentAwarded 9 June 2021
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 8 July 2021Published 7 June 2021
ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service – Supply and delivery of Monographs
Department of FinancePrinted books, brochures and leaflets
£500,000
Closed tender, closed 8 July 2021Published 7 June 2021
ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service – Supply and delivery of Monographs
CPD - Supplies and Services DivisionPublications
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 16 June 2021Published 2 June 2021
St Helens Borough Council Contract for a Filmmaker/videographer in Residence (Commission One)
St Helens CouncilOther community, social and personal services
£26,000
Closed tender, closed 16 June 2021Published 2 June 2021
St Helens Borough Council Filmmaker Artist in Residence (Commission Two)
St Helens CouncilOther community, social and personal services
£6,000
Expired contract, expired 1 June 2023Published 28 May 2021
Boditrax in Libraries
East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilSupplier(s) Boditrax TechnologiesAwarded 31 May 2021
£140,782
Expired contract, expired 30 November 2021Published 26 May 2021
GB-London: V&A National Art Library Review
Victoria and Albert MuseumSupplier(s) N/A, Contract not awardedBusiness and management consultancy servicesAwarded 7 May 2021
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 21 May 2021
ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System
Department of Finance, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural EnterpriseSupplier(s) INTERLEAF TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDLibrary software packageAwarded 19 May 2021
£115,553
Awarded contractPublished 14 May 2021
Cavan County Council - Invitation to submit Expressions of Interest for Construction Works for a new Civic, Cultural and Library Services Centre in Virginia, Co. Cavan
Cavan County CouncilSupplier(s) Demac Construction LtdConstruction work for art and cultural buildingsAwarded 14 May 2021
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 28 May 2021Published 7 May 2021
Provision of services to support the delivery of Creator/Maker in Residence Programme & the development of Maker Space(s) in Fingal Libraries
Fingal County CouncilCommunity action programme
Value not stated

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about library services in the UK public sector.

What is a library tender?
It is a public sector notice to run, supply or upgrade a library service, covering public, school, NHS and university libraries. This includes library management system contracts, book and digital content supply, and library refurbishment work.
Who buys library services and supplies?
Councils running public library branches are the main 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.
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.
How do I find open library tenders?
This page lists open library tenders and awarded contracts as they are published. Use the stage and date filters on this page to narrow results to what is currently live.

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Architect Lead Design Team Services for change of use to a Library with Open Library Service.

Architect Lead Design Team Services for Change of Use to a Library with Open Library Service

My Open Library technical solution for Bandon Library

Soft market testing: Cafe at Mansfield Library

Provision of a Library RFID Security and Circulation System at Limerick Institute of Technology

North West Library OPAC

GB-London: Burns Owens Partnership Ltd

Transportation of Resources-Wirral Schools' Library Service

BDB088C RFT for the Provision of a Library Services Platform and Reading List Management System for Dublin City University

GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy

BDB088C RFT for the Provision of a Library Services Platform & Reading List Management System for Dublin City University

ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service – Supply and delivery of Monographs

ID 3487833 Dof - Library Service – Supply and delivery of Monographs

St Helens Borough Council Contract for a Filmmaker/videographer in Residence (Commission One)

St Helens Borough Council Filmmaker Artist in Residence (Commission Two)

Boditrax in Libraries

GB-London: V&A National Art Library Review

ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System

Cavan County Council - Invitation to submit Expressions of Interest for Construction Works for a new Civic, Cultural and Library Services Centre in Virginia, Co. Cavan

Provision of services to support the delivery of Creator/Maker in Residence Programme & the development of Maker Space(s) in Fingal Libraries

Frequently asked questions

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