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 18 December 2020Published 18 November 2020
Library equipment
Education Procurement Service (EPS)Library services
€220,000
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2020Published 13 November 2020
Design, supply, installation, maintenance of My Open Library service in Douglas Library
Cork City Council
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 11 December 2020Published 12 November 2020
Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Print or Electronic Journals and Journal Collections for HSE Libraries
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 11 December 2020Published 10 November 2020
Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
Education Procurement Service (EPS)Periodicals
€5,116,000
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2020Published 5 November 2020
BDB090F - Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Library Databases for HSE Libraries
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2020Published 3 November 2020
Library services
Education Procurement Service (EPS)Library books
€6,816,000
Closed tender, closed 23 November 2020Published 19 October 2020
Construction work
Clare County CouncilConstruction work
€10,000,000
Closed tender, closed 9 November 2020Published 19 October 2020
My Open Library technical solution for Fermoy Library
Cork County Council
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 18 November 2020Published 12 October 2020
Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework
LGSSLibrary automation equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 18 November 2020Published 12 October 2020
Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework
Cambridgeshire County CouncilLibrary automation equipment
£350,000
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Expired contract, expired 10 October 2024Published 9 October 2020
ESPO Framework 350_19 Lot 1
Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilSupplier(s) BibliothecaRepair and maintenance servicesAwarded 6 October 2020
£45,171
Closed tender, closed 18 November 2020Published 7 October 2020
Library automation equipment
Cambridgeshire County CouncilLibrary automation equipment
£500,000
Awarded contractPublished 7 October 2020
Library services
Cork City CouncilSupplier(s) O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd, International Education ServicesPrinted books, brochures and leafletsAwarded 20 August 2020
€1,855,000
Closed tender, closed 30 October 2020Published 2 October 2020
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A MULTI PARTY FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIBRARY FURNITURE
Dublin City Council
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 30 October 2020Published 30 September 2020
Library furniture
Dublin City CouncilLibrary equipment
€440,000
Closed tender, closed 26 October 2020Published 27 September 2020
BBB085F - LGMA - Single Party Framework for the Supply of Printed Books & Audio Visual Material for Public Libraries
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 26 October 2020Published 25 September 2020
Library books
Education Procurement Service (EPS)Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner
€26,000,000
Closed tender, closed 19 October 2020Published 18 September 2020
Business and management consultancy and related services
ESPOBusiness and management consultancy and related services
£200,000,000
Awarded contract, expiring 15 September 2045Published 15 September 2020
Devolution of Liskeard Library Service
Cornwall CouncilSupplier(s) Real Ideas Organisation CICAwarded 15 September 2020
£150,000
Closed tender, closed 30 September 2020Published 4 September 2020
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY (LEASE), INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RADIO FREQUENCY ID BASED SELF-SERVICE SOLUTION FOR LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE
Louth County Council
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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Library equipment

Design, supply, installation, maintenance of My Open Library service in Douglas Library

Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Print or Electronic Journals and Journal Collections for HSE Libraries

Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

BDB090F - Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Library Databases for HSE Libraries

Library services

Construction work

My Open Library technical solution for Fermoy Library

Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework

Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework

ESPO Framework 350_19 Lot 1

Library automation equipment

Library services

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A MULTI PARTY FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIBRARY FURNITURE

Library furniture

BBB085F - LGMA - Single Party Framework for the Supply of Printed Books & Audio Visual Material for Public Libraries

Library books

Business and management consultancy and related services

Devolution of Liskeard Library Service

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY (LEASE), INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RADIO FREQUENCY ID BASED SELF-SERVICE SOLUTION FOR LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

Frequently asked questions

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