The winning team selected for the estimated 250,000 contract will draw up plans for a new culturally sensitive housing scheme intended to support the needs of local residents and reduce costs for the east London local authority.The project planned to complete in 2026 aims to create 54 extra care units and new general needs affordable housing of the highest design and architectural quality with improved public realm on the site of a former adventure playground and sports pitch on Augusta Street.According to the brief: Tower Hamlets aims to create a number of extra care bed places within the borough to the benefit of its existing residents and families, and to reduce the ongoing financial burden of out of borough placements, which is unsustainable in the long term.AdvertisementIn addition, Tower Hamlets has one of the most ethnically diverse populations in Britain, home to many communities including the largest Bangladeshi community in the country, accounting for 34.6 [per cent] of the overall population in the borough.The site at Augusta Street, adjacent to Bartlett Park, has been identified as providing a culturally sensitive extra care housing development and potentially some general needs housing.Bartlett Park is a 5ha park surrounding St Saviour's Church and located close to the Limehouse Cut in Poplar, east London. Nearby landmarks include the Frederick Gibberd-designed Chrisp Street Market Clock Tower which was created as part of the Lansbury Estate for the 1951 Festival of Britain.The latest project twill transform a disused 0.3ha site located immediately next to the park on the edge of the Lansbury Conservation Area. Key aims include delivering a culturally sensitive scheme which increases the density of the site through a design-led approach which contributes to good quality place-making.Bids for the latest commission will be evaluated 60 per cent on quality and 40 per cent on price. Applicants must hold employers liability insurance of 10 million, public liability insurance of 5 million and professional indemnity insurance of 10 million.AdvertisementCompetition detailsProject title HAR6070 Architect Services for Augustus Street (Bartlett Park) Extra Care SchemeClientContract value TbcFirst round deadline Midday, 28 February 2025Restrictions TbcMore information https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003301-2025