BETAThis is a new independent transparency project, not an official government website. The data is sourced from public registers and may contain errors, so always verify against the official source. If you find a problem, please report it here.
STAGE 1 â RATIFICATION OF BRIEF AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPT OPTIONS
Inception / briefing meeting No1 â Site visit over one day & mst mtg *
Assemble and review existing data on history, ownerships, designations, existing uses, topography, utilities & identify if further survey work is required
Understand Northampton context and the Towns Fund projects
Confirm brief, scope, consultation strategy and outputs in a short Project Execution Plan. Start CDM Designer Risk Assessment. Secure client team approval.
Prepare Sketch Book No 1
â confirm existing use & Identify key constraints + opportunities
âdevelop 3 high level concept options in plan and 3D using sketch up or revit.
â Illustrate with precedent imagery
Assist QS with initial costings for the cost plan
Develop Preferred Design Concept
â ratify scheme objectives & constraints
â develop preferred scheme option
â develop schematic visualisations
â develop exhibition boards for consultation
STAGE 2 â DEVELOP PREFERRED OPTION AND CONCEPT DESIGN
Develop and illustrate public realm concept âhierarchies & zoning of space, character & function, circulation, accessibility, materiality, structures, & planting zones
Outline GA& levels plan, including gradients, retaining features, steps & ramps etc
Outline materials, furniture, water features, lighting and planting palettes and prepare Concept Specification
Produce fully rendered site wide Landscape Masterplan
Liaison with QS to assist with development of cost plan
Produce short DRAFT Concept Design Report as an appendix for Towns Fund Application by WNC
Produce short FINAL Concept Design Report as an appendix for Towns Fund Application by WNC
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespies LLP | OC303988 | £38,491 | - |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £152,336 in 4 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA (2023-10-20 to 2025-03-20). View full payment history →