Management consultancy framework worth over £2bn announced Apr 23, 2018 The Crown Commercial Service has started the second tender process for a place on its Management Consultancy Framework – which will see firms bid to be on the £2bn framework. The Management Consultancy Framework 2 (MCF2) will be open to businesses offering business consultancy services; procurement, supply chain, and commercial consultancy services; complex and transformation […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Watch This Space launches new creative office Apr 20, 2018 An impressive new boutique office scheme called ‘This is the Space’ has been launched in Manchester. The project, developed by Watch This Space who’ll be speaking at our Greater Manchester Development Plans Conference next month, was acquired for more than £1m last year from St James’ Chambers and is one of a row of Georgian […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
ZEDpods proposes solution for NHS Key Worker Housing and Delayed Transfer of Care Apr 20, 2018 Each year 33,000 nurses leave the NHS and, according to the Royal College of Nursing, 40% are considering leaving London over the next five years due to housing costs. To meet this problem ZEDpods, a company set up to build and install high quality low carbon homes for keyworkers and young people, is announcing a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Darlington Railway Station revamp moves a step closer Apr 20, 2018 An ambitious scheme to transform Darlington railway station and the surrounding area is close to receiving government backing. A ‘positive’ meeting between Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Transport Minister Jo Johnson took place earlier this week where proposals that include extending the station and creating platforms for local connections and future high-speed services were […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Redevelopment plans for Clapham Junction revealed Apr 19, 2018 Plans to redevelop Clapham Junction railway station are underway. A feasibility study is set to be carried out on the South London station to see whether an over site development could fund a major redevelopment of the UK’s busiest station. Network Rail, who’ll be speaking at our London Public Estates Conference in June, are carrying […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Eight reasons why the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference is unmissable Apr 19, 2018 The Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference in June is set to be unmissable. For those companies and individuals from both the public and private sector who have an interest in the ARC Corridor it’s an opportunity to network with key industry professionals, learn more to understand the potential opportunities in the region and be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Delivering digital land and property information services for Scotland Apr 19, 2018 Registers of Scotland is responsible for maintaining and compiling 19 public registers relating to land, property and other legal documents in Scotland. They’re an organisation with centuries of history, but a 21st century mandate to be an effective digital first asset for Scotland. To achieve this RoS, who are sponsoring our Edinburgh Development Plans Conference […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University College of Dublin masterplan finalists announced Apr 19, 2018 The University College of Dublin (UCD) have announced the finalists of its Future Campus – International Design Competition. The competition, centred around the University’s sixty-acre master plan and a new academic building, saw a total of 98 companies submit proposals which has now been whittled down to just six. The University College of Dublin are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tech Cluster ‘key to Cambridge-MK-Oxford growth corridor’s success’ Apr 19, 2018 Business and public sector leaders will hear at our huge conference in June just how important a role the Silverstone Technology Cluster can play in helping them to hit growth targets for the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford Corridor (CMKO), as laid out by the National Infrastructure Commission. Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) Director Roz Bird will be a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Transport, skills and homes highlighted as key priorities in the West of England Apr 18, 2018 Transport, skills and new homes have been highlighted as key priorities for the West of England. Tim Bowles, Regional Mayor, will focus on better and more frequent rail services, investment in skills, and building new homes more quickly over the coming year. The West of England Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership’s business plan for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more