Government Property Agency

Last month our staff rolled up their sleeves and helped carry out essential garden maintenance in the residential gardens at Seashell Trust in Greater Manchester. We have two #GovernmentHubs in development in #Manchester and days like these help unlock further #SocialValue in our projects through supporting society, the economy and the environment, ensuring we deliver the best value for communities. Members of the team had a fantastic time volunteering with the charity, who support children and young adults with complex learning difficulties, disabilities and additional communication needs. #TransformingCivilService

We are delighted to announce news of our success in the #GovProp24 Awards! 🏆 Our Project Director Sarah Mackintosh-Smith won in the Leadership category. Sarah managed our Peterborough, Quay House build and fit-out. She created a strong, integrated team to work through the delivery and any challenges a project of this scope may have. This resulted in a project delivered on time and to scope, allowing for a smooth move-in for the civil servants who are based there. The Quay House project also achieved Highly Commended in the Project of the Year award. The Peterborough hub was part of the city’s £120 million vibrant regeneration scheme and now offers over 1200 civil servants a smart, flexible work environment which enhances productivity. We also achieved Highly Commended in the Transforming Places category for the work our #PropTech team have undertaken installing networks for GovWifi throughout Government Offices Great George Street in London, a historically significant site, delivering a fast resilient network for civil servants despite the restrictions of a listed building. Congratulations to all those involved in these projects, and all the shortlisted and winning entries in this year's Government Property Awards 2024. #TransformingCivilService #WeAreGPA Government Property Function

Earlier today our Chief Digital and Information Officer Mandev Dass discussed ‘What's Next for the Digital Revolution?’ at the DigiGov Expo 2024 in London. Mandev and the panel covered how we use data and the data foundations we need to leverage emerging data solutions for decision-making. If you are attending the #DigiGovExpo tomorrow don’t miss our Chief Technology Officer Kean Jones at 10.35 am in the Government ICT Theatre. Kean will discuss the successes and learnings we have had so far with our digital transformation agenda, as well as how we are modernising our legacy systems and creating positive, seamless #PropTech experiences for the civil servants who work in our buildings. Find out more and register to attend 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKkXyz5B #TransformingCivilService

Last night at the CIPD People Management Awards our Skills and Specialisms Programme won the award for Best Learning and Development Initiative! The programme is empowering our people and setting us up for future success, making sure that, through organisational and personalised learning and professional development, we can deliver for our clients. Martin Keeler FCIPD, HR Director, said: “To say I’m over the moon about winning the Best Learning and Development Initiative is an understatement. Just to be shortlisted for these prestigious awards is a real honour and to win is phenomenal. Our Skills and Specialisms programme is supporting the capability of our people which enhances our overall expertise as an organisation. Championing learning and development not only allows individuals to progress, it also feeds into the wider continuous improvement of the GPA. This recognition further cements the GPA’s objective to be an employer of choice in the property industry.” Read more about the programme and our entry: https://lnkd.in/ekKyztZG #CIPDMAs24 #WeAreGPA #TransformingCivilService

It’s been a great start to day two of the Smarter Working Live Conference. Jack Watson, Managing Director at Bytes Software Services gave an inspiring keynote speech on the role of technology in driving innovation in the workplace. Ian James, Managing Director and Team Principal, McLaren Racing Electric Racing stressed the importance of creating a no blame culture to allow open conversations about issues and enable teams to work together to problem solve.   Coming up this afternoon we have ‘The Great Productivity Debate’ at 2pm and discuss the future of the workplace in our 3.30pm session ‘Be The Change We Want To See.’ Watch online now and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g-4zTnat #SWL24

What does it take to be a sector-leading smarter working innovator? Tune in to our Judges' Hangout session at the Smarter Working Live Conference at 1:45pm today as our Smarter Working Live Awards judges shed light on the latest trends and effective approaches in the field. #SWL24 #TransformingCivilService

Today we’re pleased to announce that Mark Bourgeois has been appointed as our permanent Chief Executive Officer. Mark joined us in November 2023 as interim CEO. In that time we’ve grown to manage over 1 million square metres of the government’s property portfolio, supporting more than 100,000 civil servants in offices around the UK. We are continuing to make great progress in joining up the government’s office estate, delivering the #GovernmentHub Programme, making major changes to the London estate, and leading the introduction of interoperable property technology to enable Civil Service productivity.  Mark brings over 30 years’ experience in strategic and operational leadership within the commercial real estate sector. He will continue to work closely with our Board and executive team as we deliver a smaller, better-connected, better-quality and greener government office estate. Mark said: "I am thrilled to be appointed as the permanent CEO at such a pivotal time for the GPA. During my time as interim, the collaborative support from departmental clients has been excellent and I’m hugely grateful to impressively talented colleagues for all their continued dedication and commitment. We’re well placed to further strengthen the GPA culture, deliver financial efficiencies and productivity gains across the civil service, all in support of the Government’s missions. I’m looking forward to the continued challenge." Georgia Gould MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, said: "With decades of experience, Mark will be instrumental in enhancing the financial and environmental performance of the government estate while delivering world-class workplaces for civil servants nationwide.” Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eWwb3uCA #WeAreGPA

Earlier this month we teamed up with staff from UK Home Office and Wates Group to help create a lavender border in the walled garden at Heathfield Ecology Centre in #Croydon, in memory of one of Heathfield's regular visitors. Members of the team had a positive time carrying out essential garden maintenance for the group, who provide a sanctuary for various creatures including sheep, newts and bees, as well as numerous species of plants and trees. Our latest #GovernmentHub in Croydon is approaching occupation and volunteering days like these help to reinforce our commitment to delivering the most impactful value for society, the economy and the environment through our projects. #SocialValue #TransformingCivilService #WeAreGPA

“Our PropTech solutions are helping us to work towards a bold vision, creating a transformed government estate – interoperable, shared, sustainable and value for money, supporting civil servants to work productively in every nation and region of the United Kingdom.” In his latest blog Kean Jones, our Chief Technology Officer reflects on the work we have been doing to enhance our #PropTech solutions and focuses on our goals and priorities in the area. Read more 👇 #TransformingCivilService

Transform your approach to workplace transformation at Smarter Working Live 2024! We have a fantastic lineup of speakers joining us online on the 17th and at The Vox in Birmingham on September 18th. Our Keynote speakers each day will set the scene for debate and discussion on innovating and achieving exceptional workplace experiences. We will be joined by Ian James, Managing Director and Team Principal, NEOM McLaren Electric Racing. The Ministry of Defence and the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team have worked in collaboration to drive innovation. This new partnership provides a great opportunity to apply McLaren’s high performance culture with a view to improving operational efficiencies across a wide range of exciting projects. Ian joins a packed agenda that includes keynote speakers from the public and private sector including: Mark Bourgeois, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Government Property Agency; Richard Read, Head of Public Sector at Bytes Software; Jack Watson, Managing Director at Bytes Software; Dominic Brankin, Director of Property Services, Government Property Agency; Join us to enhance your smarter working practices: https://lnkd.in/eWtDhSm #SWL24 GovNews