Office fit out and relocation - Project Management Services

London Councils is the collective of Local Government in London where shared ambitions are developed, agreed, championed, and delivered by members working together. Through London Councils, boroughs speak as one and collaborate with the government, the Mayor of London, the London public sector, the third sector, business, and other key UK and international cities.

London Councils makes the case to government, the Mayor of London and others to get the best deal for Londoners and to ensure that our member authorities have the resources, freedoms and powers to do the best possible job for their residents and local businesses.

London Councils' offices are based at two locations with its main office based at 59½ Southwark Street, London, SE1 0AL. The second location is based on the ground floor of Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnivall Street, London EC4 1AB which accommodates London Tribunals.

In May 2022, London Councils engaged a workspace consultant to work with its Corporate Management Team and officers to establish its future premises requirements and develop a premises strategy.

The change in work patterns and use of the buildings following the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in the amount of space the organisation requires to carry out its operations at both sites. The report recommended a 33% reduction in floorspace for London Councils' main office.

An extensive search for a new premises for London Councils main office commenced in May 2023 based on criteria developed through the engagement process. A suitable property has been identified and an offer made following negotiations on the Heads of Terms. The property is located on the fourth floor of 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4 9AB. The floor is in a Category A condition. London Councils is seeking to appoint a project manager to oversee the fit out and relocation to the new premises.

London Councils is seeking tenders from qualified and experienced Project Managers to oversee and manage the design, fit out, staff engagement, and relocation to the new office space. The selected Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the project in compliance with industry standards, within the specified time frame, and within the approved budget.

If you wish to apply, your tender response should be sent by e-mail to Tenders@londoncouncils.gov.uk to arrive by 12 noon on Friday, 17 November 2023. It must include in the email subject line LC/2023/11/01.