Scope
Reference
DN786264
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/centraldigital-
platform-factsheet-html
Total value (estimated)
- £5,841,270 excluding VAT
- £5,841,270 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2031
- Possible extension to 1 March 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 September 2025
Engagement process description
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
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
London Borough of Lewisham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYXG-1482-BYWG
4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government