The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) has agreed a long-term lease at One Friargate in Coventry.
Coventry City Council agreed a deal with the Government Property Agency (GPA) which will see Ofqual take 11,500 sq ft of space.
One Friargate is already home to Coventry City Council, Homes England, and the Financial Ombudsman Service, and is fast becoming a dynamic public sector hub. Ofqual’s new offices benefit from a prime city centre location and the modern office close to public transport is an opportunity to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
The announcement comes quickly after energy supplier Octopus confirmed it would move staff to Two Friargate, in a landmark deal. Two Friargate is Coventry’s newest Grade A office building.
Cllr Jim O’Boyle, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration, and Climate Change, at Coventry City Council, said:
“Friargate is becoming a real commercial hub and Ofqual’s decision to re-locate to One Friargate is good news especially as its hot on the heels of the build out of Two Friargate and the recent opening of Hotel Indigo.
“With a continued commitment to Coventry, Ofqual will be able to benefit from a central location, right next to the railway and just a short walk to the city centre.
“It’s a further vote of confidence in our city as a great location for both public and private sector organisations – coming quickly after Octopus has committed to move to Two Friargate. All of this is great news as it will secure and create jobs in the city.”