Library Tenders and Contracts
See open library tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector. Over 100 library tenders and contracts were published in the last 12 months.
2,204 results
- Expired contractPublished 18 May 2021
Laptop Lockers (36 Bay) at Bedford Campus
£20,527
- Awarded contractPublished 14 May 2021
Cavan County Council - Invitation to submit Expressions of Interest for Construction Works for a new Civic, Cultural and Library Services Centre in Virginia, Co. Cavan
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 13 May 2021
Domestic Furniture and Furnishings
£105,000,000
- Closed tenderPublished 12 May 2021
Provision of Mobile Libraries
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 7 May 2021
Provision of services to support the delivery of Creator/Maker in Residence Programme & the development of Maker Space(s) in Fingal Libraries
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 5 May 2021
Libraries NI - Provision of Managed IT Services under the e3 Project
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 5 May 2021
Libraries NI - Provision of Managed IT Services under the e3 Project
£60,000,000
- Closed tenderPublished 28 April 2021
Architectural Services for Wicklow County Council Library Service
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 28 April 2021
QUB/2062/21 Replacement Library Access System
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 28 April 2021
GB-London: Library Advocacy Film
£37,500
- Expired contractPublished 26 April 2021
Northamptonshire Libraries and Information Service (NLIS) Axiell Library Management System
£48,996
- Closed tenderPublished 26 April 2021
GB-London: V&A National Art Library Review
£75,000
- Expired contractPublished 23 April 2021
ITS190020 - 0003 Support and maintenance of Netloan software
£14,451
- Expired contractPublished 22 April 2021
Capita ESS Ltd library management system and support 1 year extension
£108,288
- Expired contractPublished 22 April 2021
GB-Telford: My Telford App
Value not stated
- Expired contractPublished 16 April 2021
Purchase of school books for library stock
£50,000
- Closed tenderPublished 14 April 2021
CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers
£6,500,000
- Awarded contractPublished 12 April 2021
Library Management Services (Extension)
£16,000
- Closed tenderPublished 9 April 2021
Contract for School Library Service Management System
£60,000
- Expired contractPublished 7 April 2021
E comics:Libaries
£1,282
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about library services, library management system, library stock, library books, mobile library in the UK public sector.
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.
Where are library contracts advertised?
Stotles brings together library tenders and contracts from 100+ portals into one search, so you do not have to check each portal separately, and you can set alerts for new opportunities across the UK and Ireland.
If you want to search the government portals directly, Find a Tender carries higher-value contracts across the UK and Contracts Finder carries lower-value contracts in England. Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ireland's eTenders covers Irish public bodies, and many councils, NHS bodies and housing associations publish on their own e-tendering portals such as ProContract. Library management systems are often bought by consortia of councils sharing one database, and fit-out is let in lots by branch.
What do you need to bid for library contracts?
Library systems and digital content platforms must handle borrower data in line with UK data protection law and meet the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018. Tenders usually set minimum insurance cover, check financial standing and ask for evidence of similar contracts at selection stage. Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers can be excluded for certain criminal convictions, insolvency or failure to pay tax.
Who buys library services and supplies?
Councils running public library branches are regular 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.
How do I find library contracts before they are formally tendered?
Read library strategies, service reviews, library management system contract expiry dates and capital programmes for branch refurbishment, which show library work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.
What CPV codes cover library tenders?
Library notices carry 39155100 (Library equipment) and 45212330 (Library construction work), and digital content subscriptions carry 48600000 (Database and operating software package).
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