Our offices are now closed for the festive break 🎄🎅❄️ We will be back to work on Thursday 2nd January in England, and on Friday 3rd January in Scotland. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Bidwells! 🎁🥂
Bidwells
Real Estate
We are a leading real estate adviser specialising in the UK’s most pioneering sectors.
About us
We are a leading real estate adviser specialising in the UK’s most pioneering sectors: science & technology, sustainability, and modern living solutions. As the first multi-disciplinary property consultancy in the UK to achieve B Corp certification, we’re dedicated to delivering sustainable and innovative property advice nationwide. Our heritage reflects our commitment to innovation; as our industry evolves through new technology, climate change, and shifting client demands we’re expanding our service lines and growing into new markets. With decades of experience as the UK’s leading adviser in science & technology real estate and renewables, we have shaped these vital property sectors and established a strong presence in needs-based asset classes, such as operational living. Today, our team of 600+ experts manage over £5.2 billion in property assets, and we manage or advise on over 4 million acres of the UK’s countryside and coastline, leading in forestry, natural capital, and sustainable investment. Sustainability remains central to our mission. In the built environment, we assist clients in decarbonising portfolios and promoting sustainable development. Partnering with visionary clients and top talent, transforming the future of our environment and enhancing the quality of life for communities across the UK.
- Website
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http://www.bidwells.co.uk
External link for Bidwells
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Cambridge
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1839
- Specialties
- Residential Property, Commercial Property, Rural Land and Business, Building and Planning Consultancy, and residential development
Locations
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Primary
Bidwell House
Trumpington Road
Cambridge, CB2 9LD, GB
Employees at Bidwells
Updates
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Big changes are on the horizon for planning in the UK 🏘️ The release of the updated #NPPF marks a significant step toward addressing the UK housing crisis, and yesterday, our Deputy Head of Planning, Christopher Pattison, shared his expert insights live on Sky News. During his interview, Chris tackled some of the key topics shaping this reform, such as increased housing targets and greenbelt development, before emphasising the need for strategic community engagement. "Think about how you can engage with these reforms creatively," he said. "Look at your community, what is your housing need? Why don't you come forward and say this is what we want, and engage with the development community and you'll find that many are willing to listen." The updates to the NPPF aim to create more opportunities for housebuilders, reduce housing costs through increased competition, and bring much-needed development closer to key cities to boost productivity and ease recruitment challenges. Find out more about the Planning services our team can offer: https://lnkd.in/e2NuDYXH #NPPF #NewHomes #PlanningandDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment
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Bidwells Marketers Celebrated for Outstanding Industry Achievement 🏆 Our Business Development and Marketing team has been honoured with two significant industry awards, recognising the exceptional leadership and innovative marketing strategies of its key team members. Matt Allen FCIM, Director of Business Development and Marketing, was named Best B2B Marketer for 2024, while Amy Mason, BA (Hons) MCIM, Head of Marketing & Communications, was crowned Best Leader in Marketing Award - Brand, at the Women in Marketing Awards. Read more about their achievements here: https://lnkd.in/eajTBhDA #Marketing #B2BMarketing B2B Marketing, WOMEN IN MARKETING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
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ITS Oxford: Scaling Leadership, Culture and Funding as Your Organisation Grows 🌱 Last night, we hosted an engaging panel discussion at Inventa on Botley Road, Oxford. Our panel explored leadership, culture, and growth in rapid-growth organisations. Our panel shared their insights on tackling funding challenges, scaling teams, and maintaining culture. Thank you to our speakers and attendees for battling the chilly weather and joining an inspiring evening! 🚀 💡 Fabrice Bouffard, Head of Corporate Finance at Substantial Group (YouFibre, Netomnia) 💡 Sheelpa Patel, CEO and Founder of Mavens + Mavericks 💡 Artem Korolev, Founder and CEO of Mission Street 💡 Susan Elliott, Senior Manager UK Network South East of England at British Business Bank Moderated by: 💡 Kristen Weatherby, Founder of Breakthrough Labs #ITSOxford #Oxford #BusinessGrowth #Leadership
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We are happy to announce that we have secured planning permission for Phases Two and Three at Darwin Green! 🎉 This represents a significant step forwards in the delivery of a sustainable housing-led urban extension of Cambridge and a substantial package of public benefits including up to 1,000 new homes, a community building, retail uses, secondary and primary schools and a 49 hectare country park. 🏘️ Our Planning Team successfully led the planning strategy from initial pre-application engagement through to the planning appeal process and robustly addressed concerns raised regarding the impact on the demand for potable water use and associated abstraction. The project has very much been a strong team effort with Alison Wright leading on planning strategy, Mike Derbyshire providing planning evidence at the appeal stage and Harriet Wooler and Sophia Nitschke supporting throughout. Well done team! 👏 #Planning #PlanningPermission #TeamSuccess Image courtesy of Allies and Morrison 📷
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📢 Big News: Bidwells is appointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework! We’re thrilled to announce our appointment to the Procure Partnerships Framework (PPF) for project management, giving us access to work with key public sector clients such as the NHS, universities, schools, and local authorities across the East of England, London, and the Southeast. 👉 Find out what this means for our clients and communities:https://lnkd.in/egyjG4Df This milestone is a huge step in our growth strategy as we aim to double our business by 2030. It enables us to deliver impactful, high-quality projects that create social value and strengthen our collaborations with both clients and consultants. Stephen Law, our Procure Partnerships Framework Manager, is excited to celebrate this achievement and meet clients at the launch party later this week. #PublicSector #ProcurePartnershipsFramework #GrowthStrategy #ProjectManagement
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Discover our Productivity Engine Report: Tackling the UK’s Timber Dependency 🌳📦 What if the UK could transform its reliance on imported wood into a thriving, sustainable industry? In 2021, over 80% of the UK’s wood and wood products were imported (Source: Forest Research). This reliance poses challenges but also opens doors to incredible opportunities. By boosting domestic forestry and sustainable material production, we can strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and lower carbon emissions. This is more than a statistic—it’s a call to action. 📈🌍 Our Productivity Engine report explores how investing in forestry innovation can drive economic growth while fostering sustainability. It’s time to reimagine the role of timber in the UK’s economy. Ready to explore what’s possible? Download the report today! 🌿https://lnkd.in/ejWrQmMm #Forestry #Sustainability #ProductivityEngine #EconomicResilience #GreenGrowth #Bidwells
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🚀 Our Top 10 Science & Tech Real Estate Insights You Can’t Afford to Miss for London Life Sciences Week As London Life Sciences Week comes to an end, we’re shining a spotlight on the key trends and opportunities shaping the future of the sector 💡🧠 From funding challenges and talent shortages to the pressing need for property to support growth 💸, the life sciences sector is evolving rapidly. Venture capital is shaping R&D real estate demands, while specialist lab spaces are in higher demand than ever, fuelled by the booming cell and gene therapy market 🧪 Watch our video below 📽️ Find out how we can help 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDWXxRvF #ScienceAndTechnology #LLSW #LifeSciences Sue Foxley, Max Bryan
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🌟 Reflections on a Transformative Morning: The Productivity Engine Conference 🌟 Yesterday morning’s Productivity Engine Conference in Oxford brought together a dynamic mix of thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore actionable strategies for driving economic growth and addressing Oxford’s productivity challenges. Martin Reeves took centre stage with “The Oxfordshire Story,” building on insights from Christopher Pattison and Sue Foxley about Oxfordshire’s potential as a global innovation hub. While Chris Pattison highlighted the transformative role of space, innovation, and infrastructure, and Sue Foxley revealed housing affordability and infrastructure gaps as key barriers to attracting top talent, Martin Reeves emphasised the need for bold leadership and collaboration. His vision:✨ a future where ambition is the only limit, powered by connecting Oxfordshire’s diverse strengths to drive sustainable growth and inclusivity. 🤝🏡🌍 One of our event highlights? The roundtable sessions, where conversations were so engaging they continued long after the sessions concluded! 💬 🏘️ Living in Oxfordshire: This session, led by Christopher Pattison, Alan Penfold, Laura Stone, and David Rudlin, explored how housing can drive productivity. Key discussions included: 🌿The role of innovative housing models like garden cities and co-living in building sustainable, vibrant communities. 🏢The importance of creating housing at the right locations, price points, and scales to attract talent and improve equity. 🏠How investment in housing directly impacts the economic success and social mobility of the region. 💼Working in Oxfordshire: Led by Sue Foxley, Sam Potts, Ayokunmi Ajetunmobi, PhD, Angela Calvert, and Jenny Gardner, this session focused on scaling Oxfordshire’s innovation economy. Highlights included: 🔬The critical need for infrastructure to support high-growth science and tech sectors. 🏬Tackling challenges around retaining top talent and scaling companies locally rather than losing them to international hubs. ⭐The role of connectivity and collaboration across the Golden Triangle to position Oxford as a global leader in innovation. Yesterday's conversations were just the start. The message is clear: we need collaboration, leadership, and fresh ideas to transform Oxfordshire into a beacon of productivity, innovation, and inclusivity. What part will you play in unlocking the region’s full potential? ✨ For further information and to download our Productivity Engine Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/du6U-zT3 ✨ #ProductivityEngine #OxfordInnovation #UnlockingPotential #EconomicGrowth #Leadership
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📊 Single-Family Housing: The £17bn Opportunity Energising discussions at yesterday's BE News Single-Family Housing Spotlight, where our Head of Operational Living, Iain Murray shared compelling market intelligence. Key statistics that caught attention: ✔️£17bn of investment targeting the Single-Family BTR sector ✔️12,139 operational Single-Family BTR homes across the UK ✔️68% of residents are aged 25-44, debunking traditional family-only assumptions ✔️Average development size of 141 homes showing optimal scaling ✔️£800m invested in Single-Family BTR in Q3 2024 alone Most striking? The sector represents just 11% of the entire BTR market - signalling immense growth potential in this rapidly evolving space. At Bidwells, our Operational Living team has advised on £6.2bn of Living Sector projects across 60+ locations, serving a population of 25 million. We're uniquely positioned to help you navigate this exciting market. 💡 Want to explore the opportunities in Single-Family Housing? Let's connect. Our specialist team is ready to talk. #SingleFamilyHousing #RealEstate #PropertyInvestment #BTR #OperationalLiving