Andrew TC Smith
Head of Public Sector Advisory, UK • United Kingdom
Andrew TC Smith
Head of Public Sector Advisory, UK • United Kingdom
About
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.
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.
Seniors Housing
Reviewing Rating Assessments
Business rates form a significant overhead for any organisation – so it is vital for businesses to have clarity and understanding on the rates they are paying and the possible savings that can be made.
Rethinking Properties
Capital Markets
We provide expert guidance and solutions for navigating capital markets to help businesses achieve their financial objectives.
What's new
Cushman & Wakefield’s Valuation & Advisory Team Strengthens Further With Partner Hire
Sally Allsop joins from Cluttons and will be based in Manchester.
Lauren Joselyn • 08/10/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Valuation & Advisory Partners To Its UK Living Business
Senior hires Paul Winstanley and Beth Hill join as Partners from JLL
Vikki McCrindle • 15/09/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Advises On Long-Term Lease Of Leeds Office Building Set To Become Cutting-Edge Cancer Centre
A multidisciplinary team at Cushman & Wakefield has acted for GenesisCare -the UK’s leading independent cancer care provider which specialises in complex cancers - in securing 1200 Century Way at Thorpe Park in Leeds on a leasehold basis.
Vikki McCrindle • 11/09/2025
Cushman & Wakefield UK Partners with Young Enterprise
Cushman & Wakefield has announced a three-year partnership in the UK with national charity Young Enterprise.
Vikki McCrindle • 27/08/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Hires Logistics & Industrial Partner In The Midlands
Nick Spencer joins national team as a Partner
Vikki McCrindle • 21/08/2025
Flight to Quality Drives Grade A Office Space to Record 80% of Take-up in Central London
Total take-up reaches 2.55 million sq ft in Q2 2025.
Lauren Joselyn • 07/08/2025
From Caution to Strategic Conviction: European Real Estate Finds Its Footing
European real estate is still a strong play, offering real income-producing assets backed by solid long-term trends and fundamentals says Cushman & Wakefield.
Lauren Joselyn • 11/06/2025
Grade A London Office Space Facing Considerable Squeeze Beyond 2025
New quarterly London office data from Cushman & Wakefield highlights the constrained conditions faced by occupiers seeking Grade A space in London and points to further challenges to come, with just 5.91 million sq ft of total office space currently under construction and available beyond 2025.
Lauren Joselyn • 06/05/2025
European Commercial Real Estate Sector To Weather Impact Of Tariff Uncertainty And Continue Expansion
Cushman & Wakefield report publishes report analysing economic and property impacts of the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Richard Coleman • 01/05/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Head Of UK Student Accommodation
James Woolley takes the helm of the UK Student Accommodation team.
Richard Coleman • 28/04/2025
Occupiers Focus On The Core As The City Breaks Record For Central London Office Leasing Deals
The City of London set a new record for office leasing deals in a calendar year with 339 transactions over 5,000 sq ft in 2024.
Lauren Joselyn • 24/04/2025
Iconic European Streets See 83 New Luxury Store Openings Despite Ongoing Luxury Market Transition
The European luxury retail real estate market continues to show resilience with further store openings in 2024 despite another year of transition in the luxury retail market, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s European Luxury Retail 2025 report.
Richard Coleman • 03/03/2025
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