Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has completed construction of a new £6 million family contact centre in Worksop, providing a modern purpose-built facility to support children, young people and families across Nottinghamshire.
Harmony House on Newgate Street has been delivered by G F Tomlinson for Arc Partnership, on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. The new single-storey facility provides a safe, welcoming and purpose-built environment for supervised family contact time, alongside facilities to support the delivery of safeguarding services.
The new centre replaces the former residential bungalows which had been used for family contact time but were no longer fit for purpose.
Designed, project and cost managed by Arc Partnership – a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE – the new facility has been developed with a strong focus on creating a comfortable and child-focused environment, while also delivering long-term energy efficiency and value for money.
The building incorporates a range of sustainable features designed to reduce energy demand and running costs, including a high-performance building fabric, photovoltaic panels and fully electric heating and cooling systems.
The completed facility includes dedicated family spaces, conference rooms, kitchen facilities and areas for safeguarding and support services, providing a significantly improved environment for children and families using the service. The completion of Harmony House forms part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s wider investment in modernising its public service estate and providing efficient, sustainable facilities designed around the needs of local communities.
The project also provided opportunities for G F Tomlinson to deliver social value throughout construction – supporting local employment, skills development and environmental sustainability.
92% of labour and 88% of project spend were achieved within 40 miles of the site, helping to support the local economy, while 13 apprentice weeks were delivered and 334 students were engaged through work experience and educational activities, contributing to the development of future talent within the local construction industry. In addition, 100% of construction waste was diverted from landfill, demonstrating the project’s commitment to responsible environmental practices.
Andy Sewards, Group Chairman at G F Tomlinson, said: “We are delighted to have completed Harmony House and see this important facility now open and ready to support children, young people and families across Nottinghamshire.
“From the outset, the project has been about creating a building that is not only fit for purpose, but provides a warm, welcoming and comfortable environment for families, while also meeting the county council’s ambitions for a modern, energy-efficient public building.
“Working closely with Arc Partnership and Nottinghamshire County Council, our team has successfully delivered a high-quality facility which will provide a lasting benefit to the local community. We are particularly proud of the social value delivered for the local community throughout the project, including opportunities for local employment, apprenticeships and engagement with the local supply chain.”
Nottinghamshire County Councillor, Rory Green, said: “It is a fantastic, spacious building which provides a welcoming place for children and young people in our care and their families.
“We are really proud of this new building, as it’s a vital investment which will benefit those who really need a space like this, for generations to come.”
Daniel Maher, Managing Director at Arc Partnership, a joint venture between the County Council and SCAPE commented: “We are proud to be delivering this vital new facility on behalf of the county council, providing design, project and cost management services alongside our delivery partner, G F Tomlinson. Our approach has focused on designing a warm, welcoming environment for the families whilst ensuring value for money.”
About Arc Partnership
Arc Partnership supports public sector clients in the creation of efficient, safe, and sustainable land and property portfolios.
Formed in 2016 as a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE, with an extension through to 2031, it is committed to being recognised as a best practice model in collaborative service delivery that is socially responsible, focused on value for money, quality of output and customer excellence.
Arc Partnership delivers multi-disciplinary property design, consultancy, masterplanning, regeneration, project and programme management, emergency, reactive, risk management, asset management and planned services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council and other public sector clients across Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands and beyond.
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