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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.

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  • Closed tenderPublished 23 February 2017

    Supply of Large Print and Talking Books

    Cumbria County CouncilLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural services

  • Expired contractPublished 20 February 2017

    Library Books and Multimedia

    Cheshire West and Chester CouncilSupplier(s) Peters Limited, Askews and Holt Library Services LimitedAwarded 20 February 2017

    £2,475,000

  • Closed tenderPublished 16 February 2017

    Provision of a Home Library Service

    Trafford CouncilLibrary books

    £21,600

  • Closed tenderPublished 15 February 2017

    Provision of a home library service

    Trafford Council

  • Awarded contractPublished 9 February 2017

    Library management system

    Gateshead CouncilSupplier(s) Capita Business Services LtdLibrary management systemAwarded 2 February 2017

    £98,964

  • Awarded contractPublished 7 February 2017

    Computer equipment and supplies

    National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)Supplier(s) Ex Libris (UK) LtdComputer equipment and suppliesAwarded 21 December 2016

    €318,513

  • Awarded contractPublished 7 February 2017

    Implementation, Support and Maintenance of a (new) Library Services Platform for NUI Galway

    National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)Supplier(s) Ex Libris UK (Ltd)Computer equipment and supplies

  • Expired contractPublished 4 February 2017

    000666 Provision of a Daily Delivery Service Between Boston Spa and St Pancras

    British Library

    £650,000

  • Closed tenderPublished 4 February 2017

    000666 Provision of a Daily Delivery Service Between Boston Spa and St Pancras

    British Library

  • Closed tenderPublished 3 February 2017

    000666 Provision of a Daily Delivery Service Between the British Library Sites at Boston Spa and St Pancras

    British LibraryTransport services (excl. Waste transport)

    £650,000

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  • Expired contractPublished 1 February 2017

    Research and Analysis to Explore the Service Effectiveness and Sustainability of Community Libraries

    Department for Culture, Media & SportSupplier(s) SERIOResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesAwarded 24 October 2016

    £41,385

  • Awarded contractPublished 30 January 2017

    Contract Award Notice Provision of Partnership Libraries

    London Borough of Barnet CouncilSupplier(s) NW7 Hub, Kisharon, Inclusion BarnetLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesAwarded 7 December 2016

    £263,000

  • Awarded contractPublished 26 January 2017

    Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

    London Borough of Barnet CouncilSupplier(s) Kisharon, NW7 Hub, Inclusion BarnetLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesAwarded 7 December 2016

    £1,052,000

  • Closed tenderPublished 23 January 2017

    FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC COMPUTER BOOKING, PRINT MANAGEMENT AND WI-FI ACCESS SOFTWARE

    Somerset CouncilSoftware package and information systems

  • Expired contractPublished 20 January 2017

    Online legal resources and library services

    Ministry of JusticeSupplier(s) EINLibrary servicesAwarded 6 April 2016

    £180,000

  • Expired contractPublished 20 January 2017

    Online legal resources and library services

    Ministry of JusticeSupplier(s) Thomson ReutersLibrary servicesAwarded 6 April 2016

    £7,400,000

  • Expired contractPublished 20 January 2017

    Online legal resources and library services

    Ministry of JusticeSupplier(s) OUPLibrary servicesAwarded 6 April 2016

    £100,000

  • Expired contractPublished 20 January 2017

    Online Legal Resources and Library Services

    Ministry of JusticeSupplier(s) RELX GROUP PLCLibrary servicesAwarded 6 January 2016

    £6,600,000

  • Expired contractPublished 20 January 2017

    Online legal resources and library services

    Ministry of JusticeSupplier(s) Justis Publishing LimitedLibrary servicesAwarded 6 April 2016

    £200,000

  • Awarded contractPublished 19 January 2017

    Library automation equipment

    The University of KentSupplier(s) Sirsi LimitedLibrary management services

    £487,447

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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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