Global real estate advisor CBRE has been appointed by the Royal College of Physicians to deliver its new northern base, a sister location to its current Headquarters in Regents Park.

Founded in 1518 by a Royal Charter from King Henry VIII, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is the professional membership body for physicians, with over 33,000 members and fellows both in the UK and across the globe.

CBRE has been intrinsic in selecting a partner, comprising Liverpool City Council in conjunction with the Universities of Liverpool and Liverpool Health Partners as well as a site, which will be in the Knowledge Quarter of Liverpool.

Under the terms of the contract, CBRE will manage the fit out of the second phase of the project – phase one being a temporary suite of offices and examination centre and phase two being the construction and fit out of the long term location for RCP North, a Clinical Centre of Excellence. The new northern base will include a series of teaching and learning spaces, office accommodation, examination and assessment centres, museum and conference facilitates totalling up to 140,000 sq ft. This prestigious project is planned for completion in 2020.

This new mandate follows CBRE GWS being appointed to provide a total FM contract for RCP, covering mechanical and electrical services, cleaning, security and event logistics.