OPTIONS APPRAISAL - FUTURE OF THE LIBRARY SERVICE
November 26, 2025 Executive, Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Deleted View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
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.
Decision
That
- 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.
- 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
Details
| Outcome | Deleted |
| Decision date | 26 Nov 2025 |