--- title: "Operator for Lewisham Library" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05866d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05866d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05866d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05866d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2025-10-23" --- # Operator for Lewisham Library Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05866d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05866d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05866d.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067936-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 16 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2025 at 15:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067936-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048139-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067936-2025 23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048139-2025 12th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.londontenders.org/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/centraldigital- - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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