Operator for Lewisham Library

London Borough of LewishamcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05866dProcurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£5.8m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

12 Aug 2025

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Description

Lewisham Council are looking to partner with an external provider to take on full responsibility for operations of the upgraded library building in the Town Centre: this will include full facilities management, workspace provision and cultural programming, alongside the franchise for the café space on the ground floor. We are personally inviting you to hear more about our plans, so you can decide whether your organisation is interested in becoming this partner. The evolution of Lewisham Library is part of our flagship £24m Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme. It is one of three major public realm improvements alongside public realm improvements and construction of an all-weather marketplace canopy. When completed, Lewisham library will be transformed into a Culture and Business Hub, including new workspaces for local businesses and a café space adjacent to Limes Grove. Construction on the building has now begun and completion is anticipated for September 2026. Contract locations Lewisham Library,199-201 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LG Engagement: 15 August 2025 10:00 to 12:00pm 22 August 2025 10:00 to 12:00pm How long the event will last: 2 hours Location: Catford Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, London SE6 4RU Central Digital Platform - Bidders are required to register on the new Central Digital Platform more information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/centraldigital- platform-factsheet-html

Scope

Reference
DN786264
Total value
£5,841,270 excluding VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Mar 2026 to 01 Mar 2031
Possible extension to 01 Mar 2036

Lewisham Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an enterprising organisation to develop and fully manage the Lewisham Library as set out in this specification, under a 5-year contract, with an option to extend up to 5 years at the Council's discretion. A mutual break clause at the end of second year subject to six months written notice (in line with the proposed service contract

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79900000
Contract locations
Lewisham and Southwark, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)