Bidwells

Bidwells LLP is a multi-disciplined firm of property and agribusiness consultants offering property services and consultancy in the United Kingdom. Property Week ranks Bidwells [1] among its Top 20 Property Consultants, making it the largest independent property consultancy outside of London.[2] The firm has ten offices throughout the United Kingdom, six of which are located in England and four in Scotland.

In 2017, Bidwells was named Employer of the Year[3] at the Cambridge Business Excellence Awards.

Bidwells LLP
Limited liability partnership
Industry Real Estate
Founded 1839
Headquarters

Trumington Road,

Cambridge, CB2 9LD
Key people
 Patrick McMahon, Senior Partner
Products Residential, commercial, rural property & services
Revenue Increase £44 million (2017)[4]
Number of employees
 550 (2018)
Website bidwells.co.uk

Focus

Over 80% of the consultancy’s work is concentrated in the ‘golden triangle’ of Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes, including sector-leading work in the science & technology and education sectors. The core focus of Bidwells is to help investors, developers, occupiers, house builders and home owners harness the benefits of the exceptional growth in the golden triangle, which represents over 44% of all real estate activity in the United Kingdom.

Bidwells also has a strong rural presence and manages thousands of square miles of the English and Scottish countryside and coastline. It is one of the leading consultancies in the high-growth forestry, renewables and agriculture markets.

Bidwells works across the commercial, residential and rural property sectors with:

  • Investors
  • Developers
  • Occupiers
  • Universities and colleges

Company history

Since its establishment in 1839,[5] Bidwells has retained many of its original clients, including some of the best-known colleges in Oxford and Cambridge, who are among the biggest landowners in the United Kingdom. Today, Bidwells manages over £5.2 billion in property assets[6] and employs over 550 people in England and Scotland.

The firm’s Cambridge headquarters re-opened officially in March 2018 after a transformative refurbishment project to create the city’s most agile work space;[7] an innovatively designed three-storey 21,000 sq. ft building still known as Bidwell House.

Key dates for Bidwells

1800-1900

  • 1839 Charles Muriel Bidwell commences business in Ely.
  • 1866 Charles Bidwell Jnr joins the firm.
  • 1874 Charles Bidwell Snr dies.
  • 1880 Cambridge office in Mill Lane opens.

1900-1950

  • 1905 Charles Bidwell Jnr becomes President of the RICS.
  • 1920 Norman Hodgkinson becomes a Partner – The firm moves into commercial work.
  • 1921 Charles retires from the business and is succeeded by his two sons, John and Philip.
  • 1922 Charles Bidwell dies.
  • 1935 Purchase of Trimley Estate for Trinity College.
  • 1939 Francis Pemberton joins the firm.
  • 1940 Francis Pemberton manages the Trimley Estate.
  • 1941 Francis Pemberton moves to Cambridge.

1950-2000

  • 1955 The firm moves to Kings Parade.
  • 1968 New office opened at Trumpington.
  • 1976 Francis Pemberton knighted.
  • 1981 Tim Lawson becomes Senior Partner.
  • 1985 London Office opens.
  • 1987 Jas W. King acquired at Perth.
  • 1988 Stone Cross Office opens.
  • 1989 John Tweddle becomes Senior Partner. Norwich Office opens.
  • 1990 Ipswich Office opens.
  • 1992 Inverness Office opens.
  • 1994 James Buxton becomes Managing Partner.
  • 1995 Anthony Hart becomes Managing Partner in Scotland. Northampton Office opens.
  • 1999 The Professional Services Division is formed. London Office moves to Pollen Street. Partnership Structure is changed.

2000-2010

  • 2000 James Buxton becomes Senior Partner. West Highlands Estates Office joins Bidwells
  • 2003 Acquisition of Drake and Partners Opening of Milton Keynes Office
  • 2004 Acquisition of Carpenter Planning Consultancy New offices open in Chelmsford and Saffron Walden
  • 2005 Acquisition of TCC Architects & Bret Hallworth & Co Ltd
  • 2008 Acquisition of rural surveying practice Faulkners. Building Consultancy win two highly commended David Urwin Awards
  • 2009 Bidwells convert to Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). Bidwells' Planning team maintained position within the Top 20 Planning Consultancies in the UK. The Firm received Property Adviser of the Year in the Eastern Region Award from the Estates Gazette
  • 2010 Patrick McMahon takes over as Senior Partner. Finlay Clark takes over as Managing Partner of Scotland.

2010-2018

  • 2011 Milton Keynes Office moves to John Ormond House. Oxford Office opens. Sir Francis Pemberton dies at 95. Sir Francis had a huge influence on the early years of Bidwells including working with Trinity College on the creation of the Cambridge Science Park.
  • 2014 Bidwells celebrates its 175th anniversary
  • 2016 Bidwells rebrands in order to better align its marketing with its Golden Triangle strategic focus.
  • 2017 Bidwells enjoyed the biggest jump in profits[8] in its 179-year history in 2017. The business delivered £8.2 million of operating profit - up 46% on 2016 - and fee income of £48 million. Patrick McMahon voted Senior Partner[9] for an unprecedented third term.

Services

  • Investment & Acquisitions
  • Sales, Letting
  • Consultancy
  • Residential, Commercial & Rural
  • Property & Estate Management
  • Valuation
  • Fund Management
  • Building Consultancy
  • Planning Services
  • Agribusiness Consultancy

Corporate Social Responsibility

The Bidwells Community Fund was established in 2011 and is managed by volunteers. To date, they have run over 300 volunteering days and raised over £175,000 for local children’s hospices.[10][11]

Bidwells Research

Bidwells draws on its unique experience to publish regular reports and research around the Golden Triangle of Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes and the wider rural property markets. Regular publications include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About us". Bidwells - Well informed. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  2. ↑ "Member directory - companies - Cambridge Network". www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  3. ↑ Gooding, Matt (2017-03-24). "Pictures from the Cambridge Business Excellence Awards 2017". cambridgenews. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  4. ↑ Property Week
  5. ↑ Ltd, Insider Media. "Group turnover passes £40m at Bidwells". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  6. ↑ "Agency rebrands as it aims to increase market share by up to 20%". Estate Agent Today. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  7. ↑ "Bidwells sets the standard for agile working in Cambridge as ribbon is cut on transformed HQ". Cambridge Network. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  8. ↑ "Demand for regions delivers record increase for Bidwells EGi". EGi. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  9. ↑ "Bidwells choose McMahon as Senior Partner for unprecedented third term". Bidwells - Well informed. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  10. ↑ "Bidwells raises £175,000 for children's charities - a staggering £75,000 more than planned | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  11. ↑ "Business partner: Bidwells and Children's Hospice Association Scotland". Retrieved 2018-06-12.
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