Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Lewisham
4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
Contact
Ms Tilly Wealth
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 208
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.londontenders.org/
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operator for Lewisham Library
Reference number
DN786264
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 café 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 £24m 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 café 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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,841,270
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Main site or place of performance
Lewisham Library,199-201 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LG
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 café 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 £24m 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 café 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
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £5,841,270
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 September 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes