Tender

Operator for Lewisham Library

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 14:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is currently in the tender stage for the procurement process titled "Operator for Lewisham Library." This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically miscellaneous business-related services, and is located in Lewisham, London, United Kingdom. The open procurement method is being utilised for this contract, which is valued at £3,000,000 with an additional option to extend the contract beyond the initial five years, totaling up to £3,600,000. The submission deadline for this tender is on 5th December 2025. Potential bidders should also be aware of the enquiry period ending on 21st November 2025. The contract involves managing the Lewisham Library, including facilities management, cultural programme development, and workspace management, targeting service commencement in March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in facilities management, cultural programme development, or workspace provisions. Both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitable criteria outlined. Organisations are invited to propose collaborative solutions, which could elevate their portfolios in managing high-profile projects within a public authority context. The contract's scope, including an initial five-year term with potential extensions, provides a stable business expansion trajectory for the winning bidder. Companies adept in partnership governance and in providing innovative community services will likely find this tender aligns well with their business growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator for Lewisham Library

Notice Description

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). The Council welcomes proposals from individual organisations, partnerships, established consortiums, or consortiums formed specifically to deliver a collaborative management solution for this contract. Consortiums are responsible for identifying their partners, establishing governance structures, putting partnership agreements in place and agree the designating lead organisation that will enter into the contract with the Council. The services will include, but is not limited to: * Overarching management of the refurbished Lewisham Library, for an initial 5-year contract (with potential for an additional 5 year extension). A mutual break clause at the end of second year subject to six months written notice (in line with the proposed service contract). Further details of service requirements for the contract can be found in the table below: * Overarching facilities management, including hard and soft FM * Comprehensive centre management * Development and management of workspace provision * Collaborative working with in-house library service, including delivery of an overarching cultural programme * Development and management of cafe space * Ensuring an inclusive, safe and accessible environment for users, service providers and staff It is expected that the successful tenderer will begin provision of the service(s) in March 2026 to undertake mobilisation until the refurbishment works are complete and building handed over in November 2026. This Contract is for an initial period of 5 years, with the possibility of extensions totalling up to an additional 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). Please refer to the Specification for a detailed account of what is required. The maximum annual price payable by The Council, cannot exceed PS300,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 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

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05866d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067936-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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