Case study: Office consolidation for a major airline

Last year, a major airline undertook a project to consolidate its offices in northwest England. Business Moves Group (BMG) was appointed to support the project following a competitive tender process.

We had previously supported the airline with the relocation of the business to its new office, during which all redundant furniture was successfully and sustainably redistributed from its vacated site.

This was a key reason that we won the office consolidation tender. We offer numerous second life and redistribution routes for unwanted furniture, from selling items to donating them to charity partners.

Strategy and execution

The project took place in March 2024 with a quick turnaround time following the tender process, and included three main tasks. Our first task was to relocate all first-floor furniture that was being moved to the ground floor and reconfigure this area of the building.

The second aspect of the work was to remove and store all furniture that was earmarked for other client sites. This was made possible by a comprehensive asset list that gave all site managers a full view of their furniture and equipment, and helped to reduce costs that come with buying new furniture when another site has spare items.

The final task was to clear all remaining redundant furniture from the first floor. A detailed project management structure and communication schedule meant we were able to strategically allocate all vehicles and resources to deliver the work in the most efficient way.

Results

All aspects of the project were delivered within the specified timeframes and forecasted costs. The work was carried out on a schedule that meant the business experienced zero business downtime.

All redundant furniture was either sold or redistributed to our charity partners which ensured an environmentally friendly solution and a great way for the client to support its local community.

Nearly 350 items were donated to charity partners, ranging from desks and chairs to cabinets and even two meeting pods.

Our alternatives to landfill saved the airline £3,250.00 in recycling charges, and the resale of redundant furniture meant we saved more than £11,000 from the original project costs.

Client testimonial

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, Mark, and the BMG team for such a great job in clearing out our 1st floor contact centre. The project went like clockwork and the team you sent were very efficient and personable. Thank you again for a job well done and I’ll be in touch shortly when our stored furniture needs to be moved down to London.

Office consolidation support

BMG can help with all aspects of an office relocation, from removals and storage through to sustainable furniture management. To discuss how we can support your business, check our location page and contact your nearest regional office or submit a quote enquiry online.