Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Lewisham
4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
Contact
Mr Shyamsundar Ramu Dilli Babu
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 203
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 - The Library Consortium Courier Framework Agreement
Reference number
DN786567
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92511000 - Library services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 October 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