Bucklers Park Community Hub, Crowthorne

Descriptions

The Council are seeking to appoint an operator to manage the Bucklers Park Community Hub, Crowthorne, Berkshire. The operator will be expected to manage the Community Hub at a low or not-for-profit basis and ideally the prospective bidder will be able to previously demonstrate the ability to manage a Community Hub on a similar basis. The operator will also have an active role within the local community by promoting the facilities to potential users as well as hiring out the facilities for individuals or community groups. The Hub building is a new facility available for use, the site is not associated with the employment of any personnel thus meaning there will be no TUPE responsibilities. The bidder is expecting to demonstrate the ability to run the Community Hub / Centre effectively by highlighting their competencies throughout the tender process. Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a management organisation or organisations to take on the operations of a Community Hub within the Borough. The Hub was built in summer 2021 on the former Transport Research Laboratory site next to Buckler's Forest. The intended opening is targeted for Autumn 2023 with the procurement process officially starting in February 2023. The management of the Hub will play an active role within the community, empowering residents to participate in community activities. The new Community Hub will also play a key role in supporting community activities and events within the Bucklers Park and surrounding areas. The operator will be expected to manage the following facilities: •Café and kitchen •Main hall and meeting rooms •Children and young people's activity space •Sports Courts •Parking areas •Soft services facilities management •Associated landscaping (excluding the SUDs and Orchard)