Ofcom appoints Carter Jonas as UK portfolio adviser

Communications regulator Ofcom has appointed Carter Jonas to advise on its UK property portfolio. Following a competitive tender process, Carter Jonas has secured a three-year mandate with the regulator, with a potential extension of up to two 12-month periods. The team at Carter Jonas will offer core property management services and advice on landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews and lease renewals, acquisitions, disposals, rating and building surveying consultancy. Ofcom’s portfolio includes eight offices across the UK, comprising 131,034 sq ft of space. It sought a partner to deliver comprehensive estate management solutions, including for its headquarters at Riverside House, SE1, on the South Bank (pictured). The contract has been awarded under the Crown Commercial Service’s framework agreement for Estate Management Services (RM6168). Iain Mulvey, business development director at Carter Jonas, said: “As Ofcom’s remit evolves and expands, it is committed to further developing a property strategy that supports effective service delivery across every area of its business.  “Recognising these objectives, we look forward to working with the Ofcom team to provide an effective approach to the management of the portfolio that assists its professional functions and capabilities as it delivers against its responsibilities.” Jason Cinamon, head of property and facilities management at Ofcom, said Carter Jonas will bolster its “ability to provide outstanding working environments” for its staff across the regions, adding: “Our property and facilities management remit remains central to helping Ofcom deliver on its primary objective: making communications work for everyone.”