Project:

Albert Gubay Business School

Overview:

This project involved the redevelopment of the Grade II listed former Ysgol Friars sight which Bangor University acquired in 2024/25 to improve the facilities within the Business School to enable an expansion in teaching, research and collaboration activities with business and industry.

Lead Sponsor:

Additional GVA

Create £18 million net additonal GVA by 2036

Job Creation

Create 20 direct and 70 indirect new jobs for the region

Investment

Deliver capital match investment of £13.15 million by 2036

Investment Targets

£7.3m

Growth Deal

£2.7m

Other Public Sector

£10.5m

Private Sector

£20.5m

Total Investment

Which stage has the project reached?

Stage01.
Determine the Project context:

The planning phase of the spending proposal. Assessing the strategic context for the project and demonstrating how it provides synergy with other projects within the portfolio.

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Stage02.
Preparing the Strategic Outline Case:

The scoping phase of the project. Making the case for change and identifying the preferred way forward.

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Stage03.
Preparing the Outline Business Case:

The planning phase for the project. Identifying the options that provide value for money, confirming the affordability of the project and determining the arrangements for the successful delivery of the project. 

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Stage04.
Approval of the Outline Business Case:

The Outline Business Case is presented to the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee for approval. When approved the procurement phase of the project can begin. 

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Stage05.
Preparing the Full Business Case:

The procurement phase of the project. Recording the findings of the procurement and confirming the management arrangements for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the project.  

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Stage06.
Approval of the Full Business Case:

The Full Business Case is presented to the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee for approval. When approved the implementation phase of the project can begin. 

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Stage07.
Project Implementation and Monitoring:

The project implementation phase. The Full Business Case is used as a reference point to deliver the project and monitor progress. 

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Stage08.
Project Evaluation:

The post project implementation stage. Evaluating how well the project was delivered and lessons learnt.  The Full Business Case is used to determine the extent the anticipated benefits were delivered and realised.

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Key Members

  • Enlli Môn Thomas Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Bangor University
  • Bryn Jones Senior Strategic Innovation & Partnerships Officer, Bangor University
  • David Mathews Land and Property Programme Manager