Community Facility Operator Brief

L&Q (on behalf of Chobham Manor LLP – Joint Venture between L&Q and Taylor Wimpey) is looking for a suitable Community Facility Operator. We’re looking for a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisation to develop and operate our community facility at Chobham Manor, located close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20.

The successful VCSE must provide a high-quality community facility providing a hub for local residents and the wider community with a range of social, economic, recreational and learning opportunities whilst promoting equality, diversity and community cohesion.

Please download the briefing pack here for further information: Chobham Manor Community Facility Operator Brief

Required information

In response to this brief, Chobham Manor LLP would like to see a plan outlining:

 

Outline Guideline
Who you are and what you do 1 page max
Your relevant knowledge and experience 3 pages max
Your Business Plan for this endeavour, including but not limited to the following:

  • Your ambition for the facility including a detailed plan
  • How you will meet both the s106 obligation and scope of requirements set out in this brief
  • A plan for your first 100 days in the space including resourcing and priorities for taking on the facility
  • Provide a financial breakdown to include income, expenditure over the first 12 months additional to your business plan – include how you plan to fund/raise funds associated with the facility fit out.
  • Any changes you would propose to the internal layout of the facility, see Appendix — (changes would need to consider additional costs and shown in your budget breakdown).
  • How you plan to work with the immediate community
15 pages max

 

How to apply

 

Send your proposal by Friday 26 March 2021 to:


Sharan Ansong, Community Development Lead
E: SAnsong@lqgroup.org.uk

 

Key dates

 

Deadline for applications to be received by – Friday 26 March 2021

 

Community Facility introductory seminar – Monday 22 February 2021

A seminar will be held to talk about Chobham Manor Community Facility Operator Brief providing further information, including what is expected in your application. There will also be a chance for Q&A. To register for the seminar, please email:

Sharan Ansong, Business Lead – Chobham Manor
E: SAnsong@lqgroup.org.uk

 

Shortlisting – Monday 12 April 2021

If shortlisted, you will be invited to present your proposal to Chobham Manor LLP and LLDC.

 

Interview – W/C Monday 19 April 2021