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Design Excellence Panel
Descriptions
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable transport infrastructure that aligns with the region's strategic objectives. Recognising the critical role of design in shaping user experience, safety, and long-term value, TfWM is establishing a Design Excellence Panel as a key mechanism to embed design thinking from the outset of project development.
The Panel will act as a critical friend to project teams, offering independent, expert advice at key stages of the project lifecycle. It will support the delivery of TfWM's Local Transport Plan and its six (6) Big Moves, ensuring that all schemes, whether rail, bus, tram, or active travel, are functional, inclusive, and contextually responsive. The Panel will champion a co-design approach, fostering collaboration across disciplines and with communities to create places that are accessible, safe, and welcoming for all, particularly women, girls, and disabled people.
The Design Excellence Panel will operate initially under a three-year programme, with periodic reviews to ensure its continued relevance and impact. Workshops will be held bi-monthly, with flexibility to increase frequency based on project demand. Site visits will be arranged as required to support a 'no site boundary' approach-encouraging consideration of wider spatial and social context.
The Panel will consist of approximately twenty (20) individuals (members) drawn from a diverse range of disciplines, including:
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Inclusive Design
• Heritage and Conservation
• Urban Planning
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Public Health
• Sustainability
• Access Consultancy
• Place Curation
• The Arts
Panel members must either live in or have demonstrable experience working within the West Midlands, ensuring a strong understanding of local context and community needs.
The Panel will:
• Provide design assurance aligned with TfWM's strategic goals
• Champion inclusive, safe and sustainable design
• Support the development of Design Guides
• Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing
• Contribute to post-occupancy evaluations and continuous improvement
The Panel will not:
• Override statutory or technical standards
• Make decisions on budgets or procurement
• Enforce recommendations-these remain advisory
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71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
92312000 - Artistic services
71220000 - Architectural design services
71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
71320000 - Engineering design services
Keywords
building design
architectural drafting
detailed design
spatial planning
building layout services
façade planning
interior architectural design
exterior architectural design
residential architecture
commercial architecture
interdisciplinary design services
architectural engineering planning
integrated project consultancy
engineering planning
facility planning services
architectural-technical design
multi-disciplinary planning
design coordination
built environment consultancy
development planning
environmental impact consulting
ecological engineering advisory
sustainability engineering
waste management consultancy
water treatment engineering
pollution control consulting
environmental systems design
ecological risk assessment
green infrastructure consulting
environmental planning engineering
engineering design consultancy
technical design services
multidisciplinary engineering planning
engineering specification services
system design engineering
engineering blueprint consultancy
project design advisory
engineering drafting services
conceptual engineering
technical design solutions
urban planning
landscape architecture
zoning analysis
master development plans
site development strategy
spatial urban design
green corridor design
pedestrian network planning
public realm enhancement
mixed-use planning
sustainable city design
mobility integration
environmental urban strategy
open space frameworks
urban morphology studies
art consultancy
mural painting services
public art installation
performance art direction
art curation
artistic design services
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