Help appoint Hainault Hub scheme architects!

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The Community Hubs programme aims to work with residents to co-design and deliver each Community Hub, and the appointment of architects and design professionals to develop plans for each Hub is an important part of this. This has been the case previously in the Seven Kings Hub and Gants Hill Hub design processes.

We are looking for up to three residents to form part of a mixed panel process including council officers, community members and an external representative, to appoint a firm to produce a Stage 1 report for the Hainault Hub scheme. A Stage 1 report assesses the feasibility of the site for different designs, and develops a set of 'design principles' to shape future plans. It does not develop plans for the site, which follows at a future stage. Residents should not have conflicting or political interests in the process.

What we need from you

If you are selected to participate in the process, you will need to:

  • Have approximately 15 hours of time to give to the process between July to August 2022
  • Commit to the online training, moderation and presentation sessions detailed below
  • Commit to reading, understanding and analysing documents, including:
    • Evaluation guidance (which explains the regulations the scoring must be carried out in accordance with)
    • Procurement documents (specification, method statement questions and presentation questions)
    • Submissions received from firms
  • Treat all materials, processes, scoring and discussions on a confidential basis, and will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Have access to technology which will allow you to participate in online meetings/sessions
  • You don't need to have any pre-existing expertise around design and development, as we'll provide support and training

Key dates

Deadline for applications Monday 18th July Submission of applications by residents to participate in appointment process
Interviews for resident shortlist Wednesday 20th July Interviews of shortlisted residents for appointment process positions
Online training session Monday 25th July (PM) Training to equip panel members to understand the process and assess the bids
Evaluation of bids Thursday 28th July to Thursday 4th August AM
 Period to review and assess all submissions received from consultants
Submission of evaluation scores Thursday 4th August PM Deadline for panel members to submit all evaluation scores in relation to bids
Online moderation session Friday 5th August Session to compare, review and moderate scores of bids, and to select up to top three bidders
Presentation sessions Friday 12th August Online presentation sessions with up to three bidders
Final moderation session Friday 12th August Session to finalise scores and decision


What you'll get out of it

If you are selected to participate, you will:

  • Play a vital role in appointing the team who will work with residents, partners and Redbridge Council to undertake a feasibility study for the future Hainault Hub scheme site
  • Develop new skills and knowledge, learning about procurement and the design process
  • Be compensated for your time through select vouchers to the value of £125 per person

Next steps

If you're interested in putting yourself forward for one of the resident panel member roles, please click here to complete a simple application by midnight on Monday 18th July. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email hubs@redbridge.gov.uk.

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