Tender: Operator and Facilities Manager for Refurbished Lewisham Library – 5-Year Contract (max £300,000 p.a.)

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Lewisham Council is seeking an enterprising organisation to develop and fully manage the refurbished Lewisham Library under an initial 5-year contract with the option to extend up to a further 5 years at the Council's discretion; mobilisation is expected to begin in March 2026 with building handover in November 2026. The successful operator will provide overarching management and facilities management (hard and soft FM), comprehensive centre management, development and management of workspace and café space, collaborative working with the in-house library service including delivery of an overarching cultural programme, and ensure an inclusive, safe and accessible environment for users, service providers and staff; individual organisations, partnerships or consortiums may bid, a mutual break clause applies at the end of year two subject to six months' written notice, and the maximum annual price payable by the Council cannot exceed £300,000.