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New £256 million facilities management contract for Cyprus awarded
A new contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces serving in Cyprus has been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
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Mitie takes off with extension at London City Airport
London City Airport has extended Mitie’s security contract for another two years. Mitie’s Security division will help protect the 5 million passengers that pass through the airport annually. Over 60 employees working on the contract have been uplifted to London Living Wage.
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University of Northampton criminology department signs MOU
The University of Northampton’s Criminal and Corporate Investigation team has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and intelligence-led security business. This MOU partnership will forge closer links between industry experts and academics at the University to enhance the student experience for those on the programme.
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Mitie fights pandemic with new thermal imaging service
Mitie Security has launched new fever-screening solutions, using thermal imaging to identify individuals potentially suffering from COVID-19. The solutions are designed to support both businesses on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic such as hospitals, and those preparing to return to business post lockdown, such as retailers, venues and buildings with a significant number of employees.
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Mitie secures five-year extension of Co-op partnership
Mitie has extended its security partnership with the Co-op for a further five years, providing security and maintenance services to more than 2,300 stores, plus Co-op’s 800 funeral care homes. Co-op has seen a reduction in overall retail crime in its stores UK-wide, including lower levels of anti-social behaviour and abuse towards store workers. The new agreement builds on the successful partnership and also sees specialist security officers deployed, including new dedicated response officer roles created to support stores with localised issues and keep high streets and communities safer.
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PerpetuityARC Training to Deliver SFJ Award Level 3 Qualification
A new SFJ Awards Level 3 Award for Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has been developed in collaboration with Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) and the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). The Ofqual-regulated qualification is designed for security, health and safety and facilities professionals responsible for venues, sites and organisations, as well as individuals seeking a deeper understanding of counter-terrorism. Delivered by PerpetuityARC Training, part of Mitie Intelligence Services, this qualification provides essential foundational training to help prepare individuals and organisations ahead of the implementation of Martyn’s Law.
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Charting the evolving role of AI in facilities cybersecurity
There are two sides of security when we talk about artificial intelligence; how the technology can protect facilities operations, and how to safeguard the AI itself.
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Mitie on display with new Tate partnership
Mitie has secured a £21.5 million contract to provide 24-hour security and customer services across four Tate locations including Tate Britain and Tate Modern. 275 colleagues will transfer to Mitie, providing specialist services like event and gallery security and remote monitoring. This marks the latest heritage and culture protection contract in Mitie’s portfolio of museums and galleries to date.
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Mitie celebrates sixth year as a certified UK Top Employer
Mitie has been recognised as a UK Top Employer for the sixth year running. Awarded by the Top Employers Institute, the certification recognises Mitie’s commitment to supporting its colleagues through its HR policies and people practices. The announcement builds on Mitie’s recent award wins including being named one of the UK’s Top 50 Most Inclusive Employers, receiving a Silver Award from the Inclusive Employers Standard and winning the HR Excellence Award for Best Early Careers Strategy.