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Outstanding Performance by Mitie Security at the OSPAs
Last week (26th February), saw Mitie Security nominated at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), hosted at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. This prestigious event celebrates the fantastic work in the security industry, celebrating individual and team successes across a range of categories.
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Mitie Security acquires Global Aware International Group
Mitie Security has bought Global Aware International Group, a small security technology provider. GAIG’s market leading technology will support Mitie’s ambition to be the leading technology-led and intelligence-led security business in the UK.
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Mitie wins contract to provide security to the DWP estate
Mitie has been appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide the largest security workforce within the Government estate, alongside building and operating a 24/7 Security Control Centre. The Security Guarding contract is valued at £136m per year over the 7-year initial term alongside a £3m per year Security Control Centre contract, initially running for a term of 5 years. Mitie will use DWP’s strategic risk-based deployment model providing a physical security presence at Jobcentres and other DWP buildings to enable a safe environment and deter violence, complemented by 24/7 remote monitoring.
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Mitie strengthens Asda’s security for safer shopping
Mitie has won a new security contract with Asda to provide protection across over 1,100 stores nationwide including its Superstores, Supermarkets, Living and Express stores. Mitie will help Asda to advance its data-led, intelligent security offering to create safer stores for both customers and colleagues. 67 electric vehicles (EVs) will be integrated into security operations as part of the contract, supporting Asda’s sustainability ambitions.
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Mitie Spain builds security services Biservicus Group
Mitie Spain has acquired Biservicus, a security business specialising in the installation, maintenance, surveillance and operation of fire, security, and alarm systems, based in the Canary Islands, Spain. With the accreditation and licences to provide security services across the whole country, the addition of Biservicus will enable Mitie Spain to build its security capabilities. Biservicus brings 30 years of expertise in the security sector, with 200 specialist colleagues joining the Mitie team.
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PerpetuityARC Training to deliver Level 4 security qualification
A new SFJ Awards qualification designed in collaboration with and endorsed by the Protective Security Centre, Government Security, to bolster protective security skills and support the UK’s national security has launched. The Level 4 certification, which is designed to upskill security professionals and attract new talent to the protective security sector, is the first qualification to be endorsed by all three of the government’s National Technical Authorities. Mitie’s specialist training arm, PerpetuityARC, will be the first training partner to deliver the qualification through a range of dedicated modules.
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Mitie pilots virtual SIA accreditation in security industry first
Mitie is the first Security company to pilot online SIA accredited security guarding course. Six Security Officers have already completed their online training and received their SIA accreditation, with 50 more scheduled to complete over the coming weeks. This innovative approach to training will ensure Mitie is able to meet the increasing demand for qualified security personnel to support the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mitie to provide nationwide security services for HMRC
Mitie to deliver HMRC’s first national contract for security services. Technology-led approach will use Mitie’s intelligence expertise, including the newly launched Global Security Operations Centre in Northampton. Commitment to increase the number of ex-military personnel and apprentices working on the contract.