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Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operator for Lewisham Library

London Borough of Lewisham

Contract Information

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

Value
GBP 5,841,270
Deadline
13/02/2026 (a few seconds ago)
Selection Criteria
No selection criteria provided
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    Buyer Information

    The primary buyer of this contract is London Borough of Lewisham. There are 1 parties involved in this contract.

    Buyer name
    London Borough of Lewisham
    Party #1
    • ID:
      GB-FTS-4439
    • Name:
      London Borough of Lewisham (London Borough of Lewisham)
    • Role:
      buyer
    • Address:
      4th Floor Laurence House Catford, UKI44 SE6 4RU
    • Contact point:
      Ms Tilly Wealth
      Email: lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
      Phone: +44 208
      Website: Unknown website

    Metadata

    Contract ID
    047420-2025
    Open Contracting ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-058490
    Tender ID
    DN786264
    Buyer name
    London Borough of Lewisham
    Parties involved
    • London Borough of Lewisham
    Value
    GBP 5,841,270
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    Main procurement category
    services
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    Techniques - Has framework agreement
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    Techniques - Framework agreement maximum participants
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    Number of lots
    1
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    Covered By
    GPA
    Legal basis
    32014L0024
    Legal basis scheme
    CELEX
    Classification (Primary)
    79900000: Miscellaneous business and business-related services (CPV)
    Classification (Additional)
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