Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc1-782b-70ca-80d9-0d242d5e4059/operator-for-lewisham-library closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Operator for Lewisham Library [London Borough of Lewisham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-lewisham) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 23 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 5 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Lewisham Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an enterprising organisation to develop and fully manage the Lewisham Library as set out in this specification, under a 5-year contract, with an option to extend up to 5 years at the Council's discretion. A mutual break clause at the end of second year subject to six months written notice (in line with the proposed service contract). The Council welcomes proposals from individual organisations, partnerships, established consortiums, or consortiums formed specifically to deliver a collaborative management solution for this contract. Consortiums are responsible for identifying their partners, establishing governance structures, putting partnership agreements in place and agree the designating lead organisation that will enter into the contract with the Council. The services will include, but is not limited to: - Overarching management of the refurbished Lewisham Library, for an initial 5-year contract (with potential for an additional 5 year extension). A mutual break clause at the end of second year subject to six months written notice (in line with the proposed service contract). Further details of service requirements for the contract can be found in the table below: - Overarching facilities management, including hard and soft FM - Comprehensive centre management - Development and management of workspace provision - Collaborative working with in-house library service, including delivery of an overarching cultural programme - Development and management of cafe space - Ensuring an inclusive, safe and accessible environment for users, service providers and staff It is expected that the successful tenderer will begin provision of the service(s) in March 2026 to undertake mobilisation until the refurbishment works are complete and building handed over in November 2026. This Contract is for an initial period of 5 years, with the possibility of extensions totalling up to an additional 5 years, at the Council's discretion. A mutual break clause at the end of second year subject to six months written notice (in line with the proposed service contract). Please refer to the Specification for a detailed account of what is required. The maximum annual price payable by The Council, cannot exceed £300,000 Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous business-related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05866d-2025-10-23T16:16:32+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05866d-2025-10-23T16:16:32+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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