Security

Axis Security has been awarded a £1.2 million security services contract by property group CEG, whose property portfolio is valued at £800 million.

Andron Facilities Management has taken a five-year combined soft services contract with Jones Lang La Salle (JLL) at five retail centres across the UK.

Mitie has won a new contract to supply security, repair and maintenance services for lingerie and swimwear retailer Bravissimo.

Hospitality serves provider Bennett Hay has answered the drive for cost efficiencies at workplaces and commercial estates by creating a concierge service integrating reception and hosting with building security.

Corps Security is to begin trialling pilot scheme which equip officers with speech to text and translation tools to overcome communication issues caused by wearing face masks, and addresses language barriers.

This week the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is launching a public consultation on top-up training for SIA-licensed door supervisors and security guards. 

Medirest, the healthcare division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has extended its partnership with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) to deliver FM services across 26 sites.

OCS has begun a new security services partnership with the University of Gloucestershire.

Mitie Security has launched a Global Security Operations service to bring together the division’s entire suite of industry-leading technology solutions.

Private equity-backed property, site and people protection specialist Orbis Protect has made its first acquisition following a strong period of growth despite the UK-wide lockdown.

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Mitie is providing key services at seven coronavirus regional testing centres in addition to the five it already operates in across England and Wales.