G4S Security Services (UK), part of G4S plc, has been appointed by Belfast City Council to provide a range of security services, across a number of sites.
The contract, which took effect in October, sees G4S providing guarding services for many of the councilโs sites, ranging from offices to the city zoo. The council employs 2,700 people and is one of the biggest councils in the UK. G4S will provide front of house security, perimeter protection and patrol and response services. The contractor reports that the officers will be using the latest technology and setting best practice standards to ensure the security of those working for, and alongside, the city council.
Douglas Greenwell, Sales and Marketing Director, G4S Security Services (UK), said: โWe are delighted to have secured this contract. Belfast City Council has a wide range of responsibilities and therefore wanted to partner with a leading security provider with experience across a range of security disciplines and significant public sector expertise. The councilโs demanding brief covered a diverse array of facilities and required a security partner that could meet the challenge this posed.โ
A spokesman for Belfast City Council said: โThe council uses its own security at its principal civic buildings, including the City Hall, but we have always used external partners to provide security services at a range of other council properties, including for example Belfast Castle, Malone House and Belfast Zoo. In the recent tender exercise the bid from G4S Security Services demonstrated the best overall understanding of the current and future requirements of Belfast City Council. This contract enables us to consolidate our security services provision, using a single provider, which will enable us to streamline operations and improve efficiency.โ
