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

Awarded contractPublished 23 October 2018
Web Archiving Services in the National Library of Ireland
National Library of IrelandIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 23 October 2018
Archive services
National Library of IrelandSupplier(s) Internet ArchiveImaging and archiving systemAwarded 20 July 2018
€800,000
Expired contract, expired 30 September 2022Published 11 October 2018
PP18093b - Home Library Service
Wolverhampton City CouncilSupplier(s) Citizens Advice WolverhamptonPrinted matter and related productsAwarded 1 October 2018
£164,000
Closed tender, closed 26 November 2018Published 3 October 2018
Invitation to Submit Proposals to Manage and Deliver Libraries (Staffordshire)
Staffordshire County CouncilLibrary management services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 30 September 2022Published 1 October 2018
Home Library Service (2018)
Cornwall CouncilSupplier(s) Royal Voluntary ServiceAwarded 1 October 2018
£168,853
Expired contract, expired 31 August 2023Published 1 October 2018
Out of Hours Library Service
University of PlymouthSupplier(s) Reassurance Resource ManagementReception servicesAwarded 21 August 2018
£400,000
Closed tender, closed 25 October 2018Published 27 September 2018
Provision of Information and Library Services
London Fire BrigadeSocial research services
£534,000
Closed tender, closed 25 October 2018Published 25 September 2018
Library services
London Fire BrigadeData services
£600,000
Closed tender, closed 23 October 2018Published 25 September 2018
Library Management Solution for Gloucestershire and Swindon Libraries
Gloucestershire County CouncilLibrary software package
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 3 October 2018Published 18 September 2018
001195 British Library Discovery Research
British Library
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 3 October 2018Published 18 September 2018
001195 British Library Discovery Research
British LibraryMarket research services
£35,000
Awarded contractPublished 18 September 2018
Business and management consultancy and related services
CPD - Supplies and Services DivisionBusiness development consultancy services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 18 September 2018
001195 British Library Discovery Research
British Library
£35,000
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 17 September 2018
Education and training services
Ministry of JusticeE-learning services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 1 October 2018Published 13 September 2018
Market Sounding Exercise - Provision of Home Library Service
Kirklees CouncilLibrary management services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 10 October 2018Published 29 August 2018
PURCON774 Library Management System Upgrade
University of East AngliaSoftware package and information systems
£657,500
Closed tender, closed 26 September 2018Published 24 August 2018
Software package and information systems
University of East AngliaSoftware package and information systems
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 13 August 2018
Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
London Borough of SuttonSupplier(s) Sirsi LimitedLibrary automation equipmentAwarded 10 August 2018
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 20 August 2018Published 7 August 2018
PP18093b - Home Library Service
Wolverhampton City Council
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2018Published 27 July 2018
Provision of a home library service
Stockport Metropolitan Borough CouncilSupplier(s) Age UK TraffordLibrary booksAwarded 23 January 2017
£21,600

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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Web Archiving Services in the National Library of Ireland

Archive services

PP18093b - Home Library Service

Invitation to Submit Proposals to Manage and Deliver Libraries (Staffordshire)

Home Library Service (2018)

Out of Hours Library Service

Provision of Information and Library Services

Library services

Library Management Solution for Gloucestershire and Swindon Libraries

001195 British Library Discovery Research

001195 British Library Discovery Research

Business and management consultancy and related services

001195 British Library Discovery Research

Education and training services

Market Sounding Exercise - Provision of Home Library Service

PURCON774 Library Management System Upgrade

Software package and information systems

Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

PP18093b - Home Library Service

Provision of a home library service

Frequently asked questions

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