Fully serviced private offices with flexible terms and business support included
Private Office Space to Rent in Colchester, Essex
Fully serviced office space in Essex, Colchester
ICKG offers fully serviced private office space to rent in Colchester, Essex, suitable for individuals, small teams, and growing businesses of 1 to 12+ people. Located at Knowledge Gateway on the University of Essex campus, the offices are ready to move into, providing a professional workspace within a well-established business environment.
Managed by Oxford Innovation Space, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading operators of innovation centres with over 35 years of experience, ICKG combines flexible office rental with on-site business support and access to a wider innovation community. Flexible terms are available with no long-term lease required.
What is included in a private office at ICKG?
- 24-hour access to the building, seven days a week
- Superfast broadband and high-speed Wi-Fi (available at an additional cost)
- Professional reception services, including call handling and mail management
- Access to shared kitchen and breakout areas, with complimentary tea and coffee
- On-site parking for tenants available at an additional cost (subject to licence and availability)
- 4 hours of free meeting room use every month and discounted rate thereafter
- Access to community events and networking opportunities
- Complimentary one-to-one business support from the on-site Innovation Director
- Access to University of Essex research, expertise, facilities, and graduate talent
- Option to register ICKG as your Companies House registered address for £10 per month
Private Office Space at ICKG, Essex
Why choose a private office at ICKG
A professional base for your business without the overheads of a traditional lease
A private office at ICKG provides a secure, fully serviced workspace in Colchester, with the flexibility of a short-term notice period. With our flexible agreements, businesses can scale their office space as their team grows, moving from a single-person office to larger suites for six or more without the need to relocate.
All core costs, including utilities and building maintenance, are included in the monthly fee, helping to keep overheads predictable and straightforward.
As part of ICKG, businesses also gain access to The Wire network, a UK-wide community of innovation centres offering reciprocal workspace access, networking opportunities, and business support across the country.
The perfect base for your business
Private office spaces for individuals, up to 6+ people
24-hour building access
Situated on the University of Essex’s Colchester campus
Flexible rental and notice periods, with no long-term commitment
Free ultra fast broadband
Scale up and grow with free, strategic business support from our in-house Innovation Director
Free Business Support & Expertise
In renting private office spaces from ICKG, you also gain free access to comprehensive business support. This free service includes:
- One-to-one business support including investment advice, business coaching, business best practice and much more
- Connect with external experts and potential clients
- Access to support programmes
- Virtual and in-person business masterclasses
- Networking opportunities
- 360 Digital business diagnostic tool
- Amazon Web Services credits and business support
Duncan Bird, Innovation Director
Additional services available on request
Use Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway as your Companies House Registered Address for an extra £10 per month, ensuring official mail is securely handled while maintaining a credible business presence.
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Where to find us:
Based in the heart of the University of Essex, we are within easy distance of Colchester town centre. Enjoy access to modern offices, the on-site café and business lounge, and take advantage of the campus sports centre and gym – all whilst surrounded by views of the local countryside.
Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
Boundary Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZQ
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Frequently asked questions
ICKG offers private office suites for a range of business sizes, from single-person offices through to suites suitable for teams of six or more. Availability varies, so it is recommended to check current options via the website or by contacting the team on 01206 405 500.
ICKG operates flexible agreements with a short-term notice period. No long-term lease is required.
All private office tenants receive complimentary one-to-one support from the on-site Innovation Director. This includes guidance on investment readiness, business diagnostics, growth strategy, partner introductions, and access to University of Essex research, facilities, and graduate talent.
Yes. On-site parking is available at an additional cost for private office tenants, subject to licence and availability.