Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operator for Lewisham Library

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  "date": "2025-08-08T16:32:10+01:00",
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        "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.\nWe are personally inviting you to hear more about our plans, so you can decide whether your organisation is interested in becoming this partner.\nThe 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.\nWhen 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.\nContract locations\nLewisham Library,199-201 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LG\nEngagement:\n15 August 2025 10:00 to 12:00pm\n22 August 2025 10:00 to 12:00pm\nHow long the event will last: 2 hours\nLocation: Catford Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, London SE6 4RU\nCentral 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"
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