--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for LB of Lewisham Leisure management services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2025-03-10" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement for LB of Lewisham Leisure management services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham is planning to tender for the Leisure Management Contract for the operation and management of various leisure facilities across the borough starting from 1st April 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an online Market Interest Day scheduled during the week commencing 24th March 2025. Interested parties must register their attendance by Thursday, 20th March 2025, and complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire by the same date. The procurement process will be formally announced later through a Contract Notice. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure management and facilities operations. The contract involves managing various leisure facilities, which can provide substantial business growth and exposure within the UKI44 region (Greater London) for the winning bidder. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in recreational, cultural, and sporting services will find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, the requirement to use the Central Digital Platform ensures a streamlined procurement process, further opening up opportunities for tech-savvy businesses to showcase their adaptability and operational excellence. ## Notice This preliminary market engagement notice serves as an indication of a potential future procurement opportunity. Any formal procurement process will be announced later through a Contract Notice on the Find a Tender Service. The London Borough of Lewisham Council will soon be tendering for the Leisure Management Contract, covering the operation and management of various leisure facilities across the borough from 1st April 2026. Market Interest Day To provide more information about the facilities and the upcoming tender, we are hosting an online Market Interest Day during the week commencing 24th March 2025. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk with the name, position, and contact details of attendees. The deadline for registration is Thursday, 20th March 2025. Market Engagement Questionnaire Once registered, you will receive a Questionnaire, which must be completed and returned by Thursday, 20th March 2025. 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/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html ### Lot Information Lot 1 This preliminary market engagement notice serves as an indication of a potential future procurement opportunity. Any formal procurement process will be announced later through a Contract Notice on the Find a Tender Service. The London Borough of Lewisham Council will soon be tendering for the Leisure Management Contract, covering the operation and management of various leisure facilities across the borough from 1st April 2026. Market Interest Day To provide more information about the facilities and the upcoming tender, we are hosting an online Market Interest Day during the week commencing 24th March 2025. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk with the name, position, and contact details of attendees. The deadline for registration is Thursday, 20th March 2025. Market Engagement Questionnaire Once registered, you will receive a Questionnaire, which must be completed and returned by Thursday, 20th March 2025. 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/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008539-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM | | Locality | CATFORD | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE6 4RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Lewisham | | Electoral ward | Rushey Green | | Westminster constituency | Lewisham East | | Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2025 at 14:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008539-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lewisham.gov.uk - http://www.londontenders.org - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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