Development Manager Services for mixed use development in Ashford Town Centre, Kent

Tender description

Contract No. VL/DM/19/1 Ashford Borough Council is seeking a skilled, experienced and innovative Development Manager (DM) to bring forward the mixed-use town centre redevelopment known as Vicarage Lane. The procurement process is concerned with testing the Development Manager’s skills, experience, market awareness and their financial terms to enable the Council to select a preferred Development Manager. The Council and its property consultant, Gen2 will manage the tender process through the Kent Business Portal. The majority of the site is owned by Ashford Borough Council. Concept design proposals for the site have been prepared by architects Ash Sakula and following several iterations and consultation with stakeholders comprise: - the part-demolition of the main bingo hall to reveal the view to the iconic St Mary’s Church - retention of the lower high street frontage with the creation of a multi-purpose indoor event space seating 120 - the creation of a pleasant pedestrian route through the site and a new public square and event space - 61 new homes and residential parking - employment uses with associated car parking - opportunities for shops, restaurants and cafés Keywords: Development Manager, Mixed use development, Ashford Town Centre