Government agency Ofqual signs for Coventry’s One Friargate

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation has agreed a 10-year lease at One Friargate in Coventry.  Coventry City Council has agreed a deal with the Government Property Agency that will see Ofqual take 11,500 sq ft of office space at the building. Other occupiers at One Friargate include Coventry City Council, Homes England and the Financial Ombudsman Service. The news comes after energy supplier Octopus agreed to move staff to Two Friargate, Coventry’s newest grade-A office building. 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 relocate to One Friargate is good news, especially as it’s hot on the heels of the build-out of Two Friargate and the recent opening of Hotel Indigo.”  O’Boyle added: “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 committed to move to Two Friargate. All of this is great news as it will secure and create jobs in the city.” Cushman & Wakefield advised Coventry City Council; BNP Paribas Real Estate acted for the Government Property Agency. View current availabilities in Coventry >>