--- title: "Preliminary market engagement notice - The Library Consortium Courier Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05860f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05860f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05860f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05860f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2025-08-12" --- # Preliminary market engagement notice - The Library Consortium Courier Framework Agreement Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05860f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05860f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05860f.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for the upcoming Library Consortium Courier Framework Agreement. This planned procurement process, currently in the planning stage, falls under the services category, specifically targeting library services. The primary goal is to appoint a contractor to manage courier services for the consortium, which spans 23 London authorities, including Lewisham, Croydon, and Essex County Council, among others. The engagement notice closes on 19 September 2025 at 12pm, with a market engagement event scheduled for 24 September 2025. Interested parties can contact Lewisham procurement to join the event, with a deadline of 22 September 2025 for virtual attendance invitations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in logistic services, particularly those experienced in managing extensive delivery networks. Companies with expertise in book and media transportation across large consortia have the potential to expand their operations within the strategically valuable London region and its vast network of libraries. The framework allows for efficient item distribution across multiple jurisdictions, paving the way for substantial business growth and expansion into public service sectors. Organisations capable of addressing the logistical challenges posed by the extensive reach of the consortium, especially those offering innovative and socially valuable solutions, are well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process. ## Notice This is a preliminary market engagement notice. Lewisham Council are looking to appoint a contractor for The Library Consortium Courier Framework Agreement. The Service: Lewisham Library Information Service is the lead authority for The Library Consortium (TLC) Courier Services Framework Agreement that enables the sharing of books for millions of library users across 23 authorities within London and beyond the M25 London Orbital. The Courier Framework Agreement enables member authorities to efficiently transport books and other items both across the consortium and within their own local boundaries. Contract locations: The following local authorities are currently utilising the Framework Agreement: Lewisham, Barking & Dagenham, Brent, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Essex County Council, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Luton Borough Council, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Surrey County Council, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Thurrock and Waltham Forest. Membership is expected to grow as more authorities join the partnership. Engagement process description Prospective applicants have the opportunity to meet Lewisham Library and Information Service, internal colleagues from Lewisham Council and TLC member to find out more about the service, procurement process and social value. Presentation Purpose: To provide information about The Library consortium To provide information about the courier service To provide information about the procurement process To provide information about Social Value How to join the event: If you are interested in attending this marketing engagement event, contact us via proactis portal or lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk Closing date of this notice: 19 September 2025 - 12pm Market engagement on 24 September 2025 between 2PM - 3PM. ( Teams invite will be shared to the interested suppliers on 22nd September 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 is a preliminary market engagement notice. Lewisham Council are looking to appoint a contractor for The Library Consortium Courier Framework Agreement. The Service: Lewisham Library Information Service is the lead authority for The Library Consortium (TLC) Courier Services Framework Agreement that enables the sharing of books for millions of library users across 23 authorities within London and beyond the M25 London Orbital. The Courier Framework Agreement enables member authorities to efficiently transport books and other items both across the consortium and within their own local boundaries. Contract locations: The following local authorities are currently utilising the Framework Agreement: Lewisham, Barking & Dagenham, Brent, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Essex County Council, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Luton Borough Council, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Surrey County Council, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Thurrock and Waltham Forest. Membership is expected to grow as more authorities join the partnership. Engagement process description Prospective applicants have the opportunity to meet Lewisham Library and Information Service, internal colleagues from Lewisham Council and TLC member to find out more about the service, procurement process and social value. Presentation Purpose: To provide information about The Library consortium To provide information about the courier service To provide information about the procurement process To provide information about Social Value How to join the event: If you are interested in attending this marketing engagement event, contact us via proactis portal or lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk Closing date of this notice: 19 September 2025 - 12pm Market engagement on 24Septemer 2025 between 2PM - 3PM. ( Teams invite will be shared to the interested suppliers on 22nd September 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048011-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 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 - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 11:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048011-2025 ## 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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