Rapid delivery to support public inquiries
We have extensive experience supporting public inquiries through the rapid sourcing, securing and adaptation of workspaces within existing government buildings and acquiring new ones.
We have extensive experience supporting public inquiries through the rapid sourcing, securing and adaptation of workspaces within existing government buildings and acquiring new ones.
We bring experience and expertise together to share best practice and drive results for our clients.
This includes securing industry-leading deals, navigating national property control approvals, and creating secure, inclusive, digitally-connected spaces that support public hearings as well as flexible work spaces.
Our success in supporting public inquiries is underpinned by six core goals:
Public
open, accessible, comfortable and modern
Private
confidential, secure and dignified, and independent of Government
Design
modern, inclusive and fit for purpose (function and acoustics)
Smarter working
technology-enabled, offers choice to support collaboration, focus and breakout spaces
Covid-secure
adaptable, ventilated and mitigated
Independence
space that is impartial and private
Infected Blood Inquiry
We completed the fit out and occupation at Fleetbank House in London which included flexible office space as well as areas to conduct public hearings and a first of its kind press centre. Fleetbank House was then identified as a building within the Government’s property rationalisation plans. This meant departments were to be relocated so the building could be exited.
We completed a market search to identify the best space specific to the requirement and in accordance with value for money. We completed commercial arrangements, including governance and policy compliance. Aldwych in London was identified as the new home for the Infected Blood Inquiry requiring a design-led project and fit out.
The requirement to deliver new office and hearing spaces and ensure continuity of operations during the Covid-19 lockdown period that also met their requirements through the remaining stages of the Inquiry life cycle.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
In just 10 days, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry team moved into their new ‘start-up’ office facilities of 4,000 sq ft in London.
This was achieved by our rapid response to source and secure new premises that included commercial and legal negotiations.
We are now supporting the growing Inquiry team to relocate to bigger premises at Dorland House in Paddington (premises previously occupied by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry) with the hearing space amended to suit the requirements of the new Inquiry.
Contracts were signed in May 2023 and the extensive fit-out programme which required planning and listed building consents is expected to complete in October 2023 ready for occupation.
Post Office Horizon Inquiry
The Post Office Horizon Inquiry team moved into their new premises in Aldwych, London in April 2023, co-located with the Infected Blood Inquiry.
We were engaged to source suitable facilities for the Inquiry team in London. With effective estate planning and workplace optimisation, we are finalising the infrastructure changes to welcome the team in the coming weeks.
