Andrew TC Smith
Head of Public Sector Advisory, UK • United Kingdom
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St Paul's House
23 Park Square South
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United Kingdom
Office: +44 113 233 7306
Andrew TC Smith
Head of Public Sector Advisory, UK • United Kingdom
Andrew heads the Public Sector Advisory Team across the UK, which forms part of the UK Specialist Markets Division. Over the last 25 years Andrew has built a team which advises public bodies on the alignment of their property resources to meet their business needs.
The team’s main focus is on the development and implementation of strategies for central government departments, local authorities, universities and health trusts. Andrew is an expert on public: private transactions and innovative funding structures, including: PFI, PPP, PDS together with traditional routes; also, OJEU procurement and project delivery.
Recent projects have included: procurement of DBFO Partnerships for delivery of c. 3,400 student bed-spaces; advice on termination / expiry of PFI projects across government; advice on DBFO structures for key worker and extra care accommodation; and advice to local authority on development /alignment of commercial and operational portfolios.
Specialist Sectors
Data Centres
As the digital economy continues to expand, the data centres supporting its growth are racing to keep pace with demand.
Healthcare
Life Sciences Real Estate Services
Energy and Infrastructure
The total value of the energy and infrastructure sectors is larger than the whole of UK commercial property, with investment into infrastructure assets forecast* to hit £600bn over the next 10 years. *Infrastructure Projects Authority
Automotive and Roadside Property
Automotive dealerships, fuel and roadside properties often create real estate opportunities that require a tailored approach. Whether you’re an owner, operator or investor, Cushman & Wakefield’s knowledge of the roadside sector can help you find the right solution – whatever the challenge is.
Student Accommodation
The student accommodation sector presents many opportunities for universities, investors, developers, operators and public bodies alike. With data-driven insights and expertise at a local, national and global level, our team are best placed to provide the advice and support you need in this market.
Self Storage
The Self Storage industry is growing at unprecedented rates around the world, making now the perfect time to be investing in self storage facilities. Our expertise and track record in advising clients on Self Storage, and our methodology for appraising its value, is the industry standard – and has been for decades.
Senior Living
We are senior living specialists offering a full range of real estate services globally in the retirement living sector.
Receivership and Recovery Solutions
The environment for recovery services is constantly evolving. Our Receivership & Recovery Solutions team brings more than 20 years’ experience in providing strategic advice to lending institutions, insolvency practitioners, corporate and equity fund clients, for distressed property assets and challenged lending situations.
Building Consultancy
With extensive commercial expertise and a deep understanding of the property life-cycle requirements of investors, occupiers, lenders and developers, our building consultancy team provides specialist advice across the full spectrum of building surveying services.
Development
What's new
European Grade A Office Availability Ratio Declines As Occupiers Focus On Best in Class Space
Availability of Grade A space demanded by occupiers remains low and below 2% of total office stock in many key markets.
18/11/2022
GSK Completes Sale Of Strategic Life Sciences Development Site
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has advised GSK plc on the sale of the surplus development land that sits alongside its 1 million sq ft Research & Development (R&D) facility in Stevenage to UBS Asset Management and Reef Group.
11/11/2022
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints EMEA Sustainability Services Lead
Meikle will be responsible for driving activity in the Midlands and wider regions.
03/11/2022
Availability of Grade A Office Space in London Reaches 12-year Low
Meikle will be responsible for driving activity in the Midlands and wider regions.
26/10/2022
Cinch Self Storage and Partners Acquire 34,000 Sq Ft Watford Warehouse
Padlock Partners UK Fund III and operating partner Cinch Self Storage have purchased a site for a new facility in Watford for approximately £9m.
07/10/2022
Cushman & Wakefield Recognised For Project Managing Dojo’s Award Winning Workplace Fit Out
Cushman & Wakefield has been recognised for its role as Project Manager on digital payment company Dojo’s head office in London, which won the British Council for Offices (BCO) National Award 2022 in the Fit Out of Workspace category.
06/10/2022
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Andrew Meikle As International Partner In UK Capital Markets Team
Meikle will be responsible for driving activity in the Midlands and wider regions.
04/10/2022
Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Tomorrow’s Industry Stars
68 graduates, apprentices and placement students have joined in the UK & Ireland
30/09/2022
Cushman & Wakefield Launches Sale Of 21 Grosvenor Place, SW1
This highly attractive West End office building presents a unique refurbishment and repositioning opportunity, suitable for a number of high value uses including healthcare.
26/09/2022
Budget Reaction
Cushman & Wakefield experts from across the UK react to this year's budget and what it means for property.
12/03/2020
Insights
Research • Investment
Article • Technology
Regional and Emerging Tech Hubs in EMEA
Research • Education
UK Student Accommodation Report
Insights • Sustainability
Insights • Residential
Residential Development Land Report
The London residential land market has seen mixed success in recent times, whilst the South East is seeing record land values being achieved.
Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2022
Insights • Office
Our latest report “Coworking 2020: What’s Next on the Flexible Workspace Horizon?” explores how the UK Flexible Workspace sector could help play a key role in the recovery after COVID-19.
Insights • Coworking
Valuation of Flexible Workspace
Insights • Office
Is This End Of The Development Cycle?
UK INSIGHTS
Research • Investment
MarketBeat • Insights
Insights • Investment
Research • Education
UK Student Accommodation Report
Insights • Economy
Research • Coworking
Insights • Coworking
Valuation of Flexible Workspace
Insights • Office
Is This End Of The Development Cycle?
FEATURED STORIES
JP Boden & Co • Retail
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Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.
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Boehringer Ingelheim • Life Sciences
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Confidential Government Client • Government
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Confidential Health Insurance Client • Healthcare
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Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
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Crestyl
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Hines • Retail
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
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Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.