--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operator for Lewisham Library" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058490" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058490" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058490.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058490.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2025-08-08" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operator for Lewisham Library Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058490 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058490) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058490.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham is embarking on a procurement process aimed at identifying an external partner to manage the revamped Lewisham Library as part of the £24 million Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme. This initiative, classified under "Miscellaneous business and business-related services," is currently in the planning stage with a tender initiation process. The contract, valued at £5,841,270, will encompass full facilities management, workspace provision, and cultural programming, alongside a café franchise. Key events for market engagement are scheduled for 15th and 22nd August 2025 at the Catford Broadway Theatre, with construction expected to complete by September 2026. Interested parties are advised to register on the Central Digital Platform for further information. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the business services sector. Companies specialising in facilities management, cultural event programming, workspace management, or café operations are ideally suited to compete for this partnership. The successful bidder will be at the forefront of transforming the Lewisham Library into a Culture and Business Hub, supporting local business ecosystems and contributing to the vibrant community within the Lewisham Town Centre. Additionally, with the potential for contract renewal up to an additional five years, this engagement offers long-term business stability and collaboration with a prominent regional authority. ## Notice 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 cafe 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 PS24m 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 cafe 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/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 cafe 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 PS24m 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 cafe 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/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to an additional 5 years at the Council's discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047420-2025 | | 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 | 8 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,841,270 | | Lots value | £5,841,270 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2025 at 15:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047420-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lewisham.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html - https://www.londontenders.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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