Business Plan 2026-27

An overview of actions and objectives for the year ahead.


Core objective 3: AiB building space

In 2024-25, AiB identified a new co-tenant and began working with the Scottish Government Estates team to establish formal co-tenancy arrangements.

Corporate risks

Shared impact services 

From 1 January 2026, the new co-tenant will occupy a full wing of the AiB building. This change will have financial and resourcing implications, particularly around shared services such as the mailroom and IT.

Budgeting requirements

A comprehensive review is required to determine which services and processes will be shared and to establish appropriate contractual arrangements to manage them effectively.

Space constraints

Co-tenancy will reduce available space for AiB staff, including access to shared meeting rooms, communal areas, and parking facilities.

Organisational opportunity

AiB has the opportunity to optimise co-tenancy in the building by:

  • collaborating with the new tenant to define shared service requirements
  • ensuring AiB’s existing functions and resources can support these requirements
  • Identifying and mitigating any potential impact on overall service delivery

2025-26 targets

  • work closely with the new co-tenant to understand their current and anticipated requirements – identify where shared service will bring best value
  • assess the co-tenant's IT requirements to assess whether AiB will manage links to the SCOTS network and provide IT support
  • develop a full cost framework that balances rental income balanced with shared service expectation
  • examine existing current related contracts for the building and services, finding mutual agreement on cleaning, building access and maintenance, car park, security, fire safety etc
  • update AiB’s emergency and business continuity requirements in line with new co-tenants
  • confirm the expected mail volumes of new co-tenants prior to implementing new digital mailroom processes and make any necessary arrangements to absorb higher volumes of mail
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