OPTIONS APPRAISAL - FUTURE OF THE LIBRARY SERVICE

November 26, 2025 Executive, Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to seek mutual agreement with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to extend the existing libraries service contract for five years until 31st October 2032, delegating authority to the Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing to agree the final contract terms.

Full council record
Purpose

Options presented for Libraries contract as it
nears its 10 year end point.

Content

That
 

1. 
It be agreed that officers seek mutual agreement
with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to extend the existing
libraries service contract for five years until 31st October 2032.
Based on like-for-like conditions, the guideline five-year Contract
Price is estimated at £27.26m. This figure is subject to
change based on contract extension negotiations and market
forces/inflation.

 

2. 
Authority be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for
Renewal, Recreation and Housing to agree the final contract terms
following officer negotiation.
 

Related Meeting

Executive - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm on November 26, 2025

Supporting Documents

Options Appraisal - Future of the Library Service 18112025 Renewal Recreation and Housing Policy.pdf
App. 1 - Options Appraisal 18112025 Renewal Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scruti.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date26 Nov 2025