The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is set to relocate to Midgate, Peterborough.

Savills, working on behalf of Pelican Partners (Peterborough) LLP, has let office space at Midgate House on Midgate in the city to the RNIB.

The institute has agreed to a new 15 year lease for offices on floors one and two of the building, totalling 19,145 sq ft and follows the recent letting to Reed Recruitment, who will also occupy space on the first floor totalling 2,970 sq ft.

Refurbishment work has already started on the reception area and entrance at Midgate House where almost 18,000 sq ft of property is still available to let on floor three.

The space is on the market at a quoting rent of £10 per sq ft, while 109,778 sq ft at the RNIB’s old premises at Orton Southgate is also being sold by Savills.

Associate in the business space team at Savills Peterborough, Edward Gee, commented: “Situated in the heart of Peterborough city centre, Midgate House offers good quality office space and is an ideal location for The RNIB’s new Peterborough office.

“We are very pleased to have helped facilitate the move and to retain such a high profile occupier in the city.”

Spoke Consultancy advised the Royal National Institute of Blind People during the relocation process.

Last month, the RNIB announced that it has appointed Sally Harvey as acting chief executive officer with effect from October, replacing outgoing chief executive Lesley-Anne Alexander who is set to retire from the group.

According to a statement from the organisation, Harvey (pictured) has held a number of senior management roles within the RNIB since 2009. She is currently interim chief operating officer, a role she began earlier this month.

Prior to her appointment as chief executive, she was managing director for RNIB Places, leading the charity’s housing services, supported living, care and education.