Decision details

Warfield Community Hub RIBA Stage 2 Design Team Appointment

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The contract for the RIBA Stage 2 design team service for the Warfield Community Hub project has been procured in accordance with the Council’s Standing Orders. Arcadis (IBI Group) is the preferred design team selected following a tendering process.

Reasons for the decision:

The community hub is a planning policy requirement that forms an integral part of the new neighbourhood centre at the Warfield strategic housing development of 2,200 new homes. Concept design for the proposed Warfield Community Hub needs to be developed.

Alternative options considered:

Concept design at RIBA Stage 2 is necessary to develop the scheme against a budget and sustainability criteria. An option to delay this work would delay the delivery of the new hub.

Wards Affected: Binfield North & Warfield West;

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Not applicable.

Contact: Abby Thomas, Assistant Director: Communities and Policy Email: abby.thomas@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 353307.

Publication date: 25/03/2024

Date of decision: 13/03/2024