Townscape Socio Economic Characterisation Study

To inform its emerging Local Plan, Barking and Dagenham Council wish to commission a Characterisation Study, please see the attached brief for full details. The study should comprise the following elements: 1: Socio-economic characterisation Provide a detailed social and economic history of the borough from 1850 at intervals of 25 years to date. 2: Functional characterisation Examine and map the key aspects which contribute to the functional character of the borough.

Identify spatial patterns of where people shop, spend their leisure time, work and educate their children. There is a need to understand the social, cultural and economic significance of the ordinary and the local. 3: Physical characterisation 3.1: Borough form The evolution of the borough’s urban form and the physical character of Barking and Dagenham as a place today. 3.2: Borough typologies Classification of Barking and Dagenham’s urban typologies, according to their common characteristics. 3.3: Borough places Identify and define the character areas that comprise the borough. 3.4: Borough vernacular Identify common characteristics of Barking and Dagenham’s urban landscape.

Interested consultants are asked to submit an outline of their proposed methodology to meet the above requirements and provide a detailed breakdown of costs. The Appraisal must be capable of withstanding examination and close scrutiny.

The proposal should indicate the timing for the completion of the work, including the submission of a draft report for comments before submission of a final report. Tender submissions should be structured to contain the following information, based on the evaluation criteria in paragraph 4.9 of the attached tender brief: •Understanding of the brief and its requirements. •Proposed methodology that sets out the key stages, activities and outputs, including staff allocation for the various activities to be undertaken. •Relevant skills, experience and track record. •Proposed team, including sub-consultants. Qualification details of key staff that will be assigned to the project. •Examples of similar commissions undertaken. •Details of the information/materials which will be required from the Council. •Confirmation that work can start immediately. •Financial proposals – to be provided on a separate sheet(s).