The BIS - Offices, Studios and Workshops.

The BIS is a managed workspace facility on the site of the former GPO building on Whitby Street, which provides unique offices, workshops and studios for businesses in the creative industry sector.

The workspace offers:

  • Units range in size from 13sq m to 141 sq m.
  • Easy in, easy out flexible tenancy
  • High speed internet connection and telephone system (additional charge)
  • Two fully equipped meeting/conference rooms for hire
  • Stepped rental terms (Starting at £8 per sq/ft pcm, capped at £15 per sq/ft pcm)
  • Utilities included
  • Monitored CCTV & Alarm System
  • ‘Atrium’ social space
  • Parking available
  • Small business rate relief can be applied for as appropriate.

Unit enquiries

In the first instance please contact the BIS either by email or telephone for an informal chat about your needs. Email bis@hartlepool.gov.uk or call (01429) 363150. An informal tour of the building can be also arranged on request.

Our current available units can be viewed below:

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Unit: 5 (Available from June 2024)

Unit Size: 430.57 sq/ft

Rates/ Cost: £287.05 per month (for the first 6 months) 

Unit Type: Workshop/Office/ Studio

Available From: Now

Unit: 19

Unit Size:  290.64 sq/ft

Rates/ Cost: £193.76 per month (for the first 6 months) 

Unit Type: Workshop/Office/ Studio

Available From: Now

Unit: 20

Unit Size: 290.64 sq/ft

Rates/ Cost: £193.76 per month (for the first 6 months) 

Unit Type: Office/Studio/Workshop

Available From: Now

Unit 24 1

Unit: 24

Unit Size: 269.11 sq/ft

Rates/ Cost: £179.40 per month (for the first 6 months) 

Unit Type: Office

Available From: Now

How to Find Us

Address:  13-17 Whitby Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7AD

Reception opening hours: 
Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm  
Friday 8.30 – 4.30pm 

Tenants have 24/7 building access.

Contact Us

Telephone: (01429) 363150 

Email: bis@hartlepool.gov.uk

Facebook: The BIS Hartlepool

Instagram: @thebishartlepool

Twitter: @BisHartlepool