Smartnumbers

From the West End to 8 Bishopsgate – finding the right fit in a changing landscape

After more than a decade in the West End, Smart Numbers was ready for a new chapter. The business wanted a more modern, dynamic workplace in the City that reflected its future direction. While the original requirement was for a traditional leasehold office, changing business circumstances meant the brief evolved during the search. The challenge became finding a solution that balanced flexibility with the quality and prestige of a flagship City address.

The challenge

Smart Numbers initially sought a single-floor, leasehold office that would provide a clear step up from its existing premises and serve as a long-term headquarters. As the search progressed, the business entered a period of corporate transition, making the commitment of a traditional lease less appropriate. The brief shifted towards a more flexible solution without compromising on location, quality or the ambition behind the move.

Our approach

Rather than continuing to search against the original brief, we adapted our strategy to reflect the client's changing priorities. The search was reshaped around premium serviced office space, assessing each option not only for flexibility and speed of occupation, but also for the calibre of the building, workplace amenities and long-term suitability. By responding to the client's evolving needs in real time, we ensured the search remained aligned with the business rather than the original specification.

The solution

Our search identified 8 Bishopsgate as the ideal fit. One of the City's newest landmark office buildings, it offered Smart Numbers a premium serviced office solution within a prestigious address, combining flexibility with best-in-class amenities and modern workspace. The result delivered everything the client had hoped to achieve through a conventional lease, while providing the adaptability their changing circumstances required.

Outcome

Smart Numbers successfully relocated from its long-standing West End office to a serviced office at 8 Bishopsgate. By evolving the brief alongside the business, we secured a solution that provided a first-class City headquarters without the rigidity of a traditional lease - positioning the company for its next phase of growth with the flexibility to adapt as its needs continue to evolve.

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