LI3087F - Framework Agreement for the Supply of Public Library Books and Audio-Visual Materials for Public Libraries for the Local Government Management Agency
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Awarded to O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd and 2 others. Estimated value: €38,000,000.
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Amounts and figures
€38,000,000
Estimated value
9
Lots
4
Bids received
Description
The Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf of the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) invites tenders for the supply of Printed Library Books and Audio Visual Material to all twenty-nine public library services. The LGMA is seeking vendors that can supply books and AV material that reflect the Irish, UK and international publishing industry including bestsellers, new titles, and back catalogue. The Framework Agreement will be divided into nine (9) Framework Agreement Lots.
Lots (9)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Fiction | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 2 | Adult Non-Fiction | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 3 | Junior Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 4 | Audio Visual (DVDs, including foreign language DVDs, Music CDs, and Console Computer games) | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 5 | Irish Language stock including Irish language learning material | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 6 | Graphic Novels | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 7 | Foreign Language books and language learning material | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 8 | Non-serviced stock | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
| 9 | Incidentals | 22113000 Library books | €40,000,000 |
Award criteria
| Type | Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality @ 65% | 65% |
| Cost | Cost @ 35% | 35% |
Awards
| Lot | Awarded to | Amount | Bids received | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | — | 4 | 22 July 2025 |
| 2 | Irish Library Suppliers | — | 3 | 22 July 2025 |
| 3 | International Education Services | — | 3 | 22 July 2025 |
| 5 | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | — | 2 | 22 July 2025 |
| 6 | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | — | 2 | 22 July 2025 |
| 7 | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | — | 1 | 22 July 2025 |
| 8 | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | — | 3 | 22 July 2025 |
| 9 | International Education Services | — | 4 | 22 July 2025 |
| 9 | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | — | 4 | 22 July 2025 |
| 9 | Irish Library Suppliers | — | 4 | 22 July 2025 |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 00544102-2025 | 20 August 2025 |
| OJS | 158/2025 | 20 August 2025 |
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