The Government Property Agency (GPA) has departed 10 Victoria Street in London as part of the government’s Plan for London programme.
The office was previously occupied by approximately 1,000 civil servants who have now transferred to other offices in the capital.
The GPA, which intends to hand the space back to the landlord in February next year, said the move will deliver £8.8m in annual savings.
Sean Webb, Plan for London programme manager at the GPA, said: “The Civil Service exit from 10 Victoria Street is a significant milestone for the GPA and the Plan for London. We worked closely with our client departments to ensure staff affected by the building’s closure have been well-informed and supported throughout the move to their new workspaces as we looked to ensure a smooth transition across our portfolio. We aim to continue making strong progress on the consolidation of the office estate in the capital, supporting the government’s priorities and securing substantial savings.”
The Plan for London programme launched in May this year and will involve the closure of no fewer than 11 buildings by 2030, delivering annual savings of £94m.
