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Relocation case studies

Considerable expertise and knowledge exists within individual projects and lessons learned are shared.

These case studies provide summary information of work undertaken.

Experian Business Strategies

Experian Business Strategies research: 'The Impact of Relocation - Learning from previous relocations' 

Each case study within the research considered 3 main stages of the relocation process:

· business rationale,
· planning and execution, and
· ongoing operations

Experian Business identified what worked and what didn't work ,the lessons to be learnt, and how these can be applied to future government relocations.

Met Office Relocation

The relocation of the Met Office from Bracknell to Exeter was a large and complex undertaking. Extracts from the Met Office's successful relocation are presented on their website.

Ofsted

Rationalising eight regional offices to three, a number of factors affected Ofsted's location decision.  Cost reductions, a central location, skilled workforce and excellent transport links easily accesible to London and the South East coupled with their existing, strong presence in Nottingham prompted Ofsted to base their regional headquarters there.  Ofsted in Nottingham - a case study (PDF, 13KB)

National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE)

The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) took an alternative approach - working towards a complementary split between London and Manchester. Like the General Medical Council (GMC) and the British Council, NICE is basing itself in both cities and making cost savings as a result.  National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence, Sept 2007 - Manchester (PDF, 202KB)

Standards Board for England

In June 2006 Policy and Guidance became the first Standards Board team to relocate to Manchester. The organisation was encouraged by the number of employees that decided to move, with 35% of the Policy and Guidance team heading north. Employees from other departments, such as investigations, have also taken the opportunity to relocate.

Standards Board for England, Feb 2007 - Manchester (PDF, 242KB)

Training & Development Agency for Schools

Moving to Manchester: A personal view from a Training & Development Agency for Schools staff member. 
 
Training & Development Agency for Schools, Mar 2007 - Manchester (PDF, 98KB)
 

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