PIN - Market Engagement for Contract for The Development of Chester and Delamere Street Carparks, Crewe

Cheshire East Council is seeking to appoint a single development partner for the residential development of two sites within Crewe town centre - Delamere Street and Chester Street. Development partners will be required to submit proposals for both sites for their tender to be evaluated. Cheshire East Council are seeking submissions which can evidence a clear approach to planning, development and management of mostly affordable housing, as the developers will be required to manage and maintain the properties. The successful partner will be expected to progress the proposed development through the planning process at their own cost and risk. Cheshire East retain the right not to award the contract and withdraw the sites and the opportunity. Both sites are located within Crewe town centre and are currently used as local authority car parks. Cheshire East Council will undertake the required process to declare the car parks surplus and these will be transferred to the successful bidder on receipt of planning permission. Once developed, these two sites will form part of the wider regeneration of Crewe town centre, which has been progressed by Cheshire East Council over recent years.

The ambition is to create a vibrant residential area within the centre of Crewe, which will incorporate both family housing and an extra care home, transforming the perception and liveability of the urban housing market in the town. The vision is to establish a residential environment, in which people aspire to reside, enriching the houses offer within the location and complimenting the historical railway cottages. The residential area will also see the establishment of shared spaces and public realm. The development will be an exemplar proposal, which will showcase the art of the possible within a town centre location, demonstrating longevity and creativity.

The Council is issuing this notice as a means to advertise a market engagement event to be held by Microsoft Teams on 26th September 2023 13:00-14:00. We welcome feedback from the market on the council's ambitions for the site and wish to gauge the level of interest and address any issues with the specification. The intention is to hold a competitive procedure with negotiation commencing in October 2023.

If you wish to find out more information please express an interest in opportunity DN672150 on www.the-chest.org.uk where you can review the draft specification. If you wish to attend the market engagement event, please email [email protected] with the email addresses of required delegates so an invitation can be issued.

The Council intends to proceed to procurement in October 2023, however makes no guarantees that this notice will be followed with a Contract Notice or tender.

This Early Engagement Notice is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. The notice is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is not a commitment