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.

1,242 results

Closed tender, closed 22 January 2018Published 15 December 2017
South West Region of Readers App
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole CouncilIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 14 December 2017
Supply and Installation of RFID Self Service Equipment for Tipperary County Council Library Service
Tipperary County CouncilSupplier(s) Interleaf Technology LtdLibrary automation equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 23 January 2018Published 14 December 2017
Training services
JiscTraining services
£5,000,000
Awarded contract, expiring in 12 monthsPublished 14 December 2017
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Torbay CouncilSupplier(s) Libraries Unlimited South WestLibrary management servicesAwarded 8 December 2017
£9,044,000
Awarded contractPublished 13 December 2017
RFID Solution For Waterford Libraries
Waterford City and County CouncilSupplier(s) BibliothecaLibrary automation equipment
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2023Published 8 December 2017
Torbay Library Services
Torbay CouncilSupplier(s) Libraries Unlimited South WestRecreational, cultural and sporting servicesAwarded 8 December 2017
£8,000,000
Stale Pre-tender, closed 13 December 2017Published 7 December 2017
Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health Library Services Soft Market Test
LGSSHealth and social work services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 30 November 2017
The Supply and Installation of RFID Self Service Equipment for Roscommon Library Service
Roscommon County CouncilLibrary management services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 December 2017Published 29 November 2017
Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health Library Services
LGSSHealth and social work services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 20 November 2017
Supply Install and support self service solution for Longford and Edgeworthstown branch libraries
Longford County Council
Value not stated
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Awarded contractPublished 2 November 2017
Library services
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustSupplier(s) Craig.morris@doncaster.gov.ukLibrary management servicesAwarded 2 November 2017
€860,000
Closed tender, closed 2 February 2018Published 31 October 2017
GB-Shrewsbury: DMCV 002 - Church Stretton Library Service
Shropshire CouncilLibrary management services
£300,000
Expired contract, expired 22 December 2017Published 17 October 2017
Modification & Refurbishment Works - 25K Youth & Community Centre, Redcar
Redcar and Cleveland Borough CouncilSupplier(s) CBJ Services (UK) LTDConstruction workAwarded 13 October 2017
£39,219
Closed tender, closed 14 November 2017Published 13 October 2017
Travel management services
Essex County CouncilBusiness travel services
£50,000,000
Closed tender, closed 18 October 2017Published 18 September 2017
Library software package
University of BristolLibrary software package
£544,000
Closed tender, closed 18 October 2017Published 18 September 2017
Library Services Platform
University of BristolLibrary software package
£544,000
Closed tender, closed 11 October 2017Published 12 September 2017
17-44 Library Service Platform and Discovery Layer & Resource List Management System
University of WolverhamptonLibrary software package
£926,000
Closed tender, closed 9 October 2017Published 11 September 2017
Library software package
University of WolverhamptonLibrary software package
£926,000
Closed tender, closed 5 October 2017Published 6 September 2017
Shared Library Solution - Worcestershire County Council and University of Worcester
Worcestershire County CouncilLibrary management system
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 October 2017Published 6 September 2017
Library management system
Worcestershire County CouncilLibrary management system
£840,000

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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South West Region of Readers App

Supply and Installation of RFID Self Service Equipment for Tipperary County Council Library Service

Training services

Recreational, cultural and sporting services

RFID Solution For Waterford Libraries

Torbay Library Services

Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health Library Services Soft Market Test

The Supply and Installation of RFID Self Service Equipment for Roscommon Library Service

Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health Library Services

Supply Install and support self service solution for Longford and Edgeworthstown branch libraries

Library services

GB-Shrewsbury: DMCV 002 - Church Stretton Library Service

Modification & Refurbishment Works - 25K Youth & Community Centre, Redcar

Travel management services

Library software package

Library Services Platform

17-44 Library Service Platform and Discovery Layer & Resource List Management System

Library software package

Shared Library Solution - Worcestershire County Council and University of Worcester

Library management system

Frequently asked questions

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