Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Lewisham
4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
UK
Contact person: Ms Tilly Wealth
Telephone: +44 208
E-mail: lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.londontenders.org/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operator for Lewisham Library
Reference number: DN786264
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79900000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 841 270.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
Main site or place of performance:
Lewisham Library,199-201 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LG
II.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
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 841 270.00
GBP
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/09/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/08/2025