Multi Operator Framework for the supply and sourcing of Student Texts and Library Books and related services to the Institute of Public Administration

Tender description

The Contracting Authority, Ireland’s public service development agency, is seeking tenders from agents to provide a comprehensive book acquisition service for its Education and Library divisions. Founded in 1957, the Contracting Authority is the national authority in education, training, and research services for the Irish public service. A recognised college of the National University of Ireland, the Contracting Authority, through its Whitaker School of Government and Management, provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in public management, covering such areas as economics, governance, finance, law, policy analysis, politics, healthcare management, and HRM. Its programmes sit between levels six and ten on the National Framework of Qualifications. The Contracting Authority also plays a significant role in capacity building in the Irish public sector. Its Training and Development division provides on-site and off-site training programmes in various areas and for various public bodies. The Contracting Authority also has a dedicated Research Division that focuses on applied, commissioned research. Its research agenda is closely integrated with the government’s public service reform programme. Finally, the Contracting Authority has a library dedicated to books, journals, and other materials in the broad field of public management. The library, which serves students, members of the Institute of Public Administration, and the research community, and is managed by professional librarians and orders books as required. The sourcing and acquisition of eBooks, periodicals, journals, electronic databases etc. is not within the scope of this framework.