P.ublished 20th January 2022
business
Leeds Burgeoning Tech Community Continues To Grow
Conduent UK has made its first move to Leeds, agreeing the leasing of nearly 20,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at One Leeds City Office Park.
Real estate services specialist JLL brokered the deal, which will see the digital provider move to the established and popular area of Leeds South Bank.
One Leeds City Office Park, which has been comprehensively refurbished by Credit Suisse, provides some of the largest floorplates available in the city. With a 4,000 sq ft full-height atrium, it provides ideal space for collaboration and relaxation.
Global client services technology firm, Conduent, will employ 240 employees in the Leeds operation having won a substantial new government contract, that will see them working across the UK’s transport and infrastructure system.
The office park provides the benefits of an out-of-town business park, with a fully landscaped environment and extensive car parking, while also offering close proximity to the city centre amenities. Leeds train station is within an 8 minute walk. It also gives occupiers a wealth of sustainability and wellbeing facilities, which includes ample cycle storage and showering facilities.
Richard Thornton, Director of Office Agency at JLL Leeds, commented: “Over the last few years, Leeds has undergone a huge transformation, establishing itself as an innovative and dynamic business hub. Now, with one of the fastest growing economies in the UK, it attracts businesses from all over the country looking to benefit from the diversifying talent pool and relative value. Conduent UK are one such business being an ideal occupier for the building.
“One Leeds City Office Park offers occupiers something quite unique – an office hub with the best qualities of an out-of-town business park, while being within short walking distance of all the amenities that Leeds City Centre has to offer. Conduent UK have signed a 10-year lease, having been attracted by the size of the floor plates and the proximity to transport links and retail, making it a great location for their employee demographic.”
Jack Sawbridge, Head of UK Asset Management at Credit Suisse, added: “We are delighted to welcome Conduent UK to Leeds City Office Park. They are the ideal tenant here, as their employees can benefit from its unrivalled location in the city, with facilities and environment that promote health and wellbeing. We are looking forward to welcoming further occupiers to the park very shortly.”
Some 36,455sqft is currently available to let with space available from 8,700
JLL and Lambert Smith Hampton are joint agents on the scheme.