BCA is expanding its Bedford centre – and creating hundreds of new jobs.

The build is set to be completed in September (see image of artist's impression).

Around 300 jobs will be created during the construction programme.

The building programme involves the construction of a de-fleet and vehicle storage compound and new valet, appraisal and vehicle imaging facilities.

The 10-acre development plan, on the site of a former brickworks within the Coronation Business Park, will boost capacity and enhance the range of services available.

A two-storey building is also being constructed on the site, featuring a staff training facility, alongside office space, marketing suites, staff rooms and meeting rooms.

Avril Palmer-Baunack, executive chairman, BCA Marketplace, said: “The ongoing investment and development of our network and services underlines our commitment to deliver industry-leading capacity and create efficient solutions and economies of scale spanning new vehicle, in-life and de-fleet services.”