Initial Security has been appointed preferred supplier to energy firm Centrica.
The five-year contract, managed by Mowlem, began on November 1 and sees around 270 Initial staff securing 27 locations around the UK. Initial will provide a number of services to Centrica including front of house, post room and porterage.
According to the guard firm, Centrica was looking to consolidate its security across the UK and seeking a security solutions partner that would be able to combine manned guarding with what Initial calls innovative technology to create a secure workplace.
What they say
Trisha Wiggett, FM Contract Manager, Centrica said: “We were highly impressed with the approach offered by Initial Security as well as their ability to manage large national accounts through a dedicated account team whilst maintaining local flexibility in delivery. This approach provided the closest fit to our business requirements. Initial’s ability to integrate a number of technology based services into this contract will support us in obtaining greater value from our security spend and their industry knowledge, people and expertise will help our business in the long term.”
Richard Moule, Managing Director, Initial Security (UK) said: “Our unique integrated approach has enabled us to free up valuable Centrica resources, whilst also protecting its employees and assets on key sites. The award of this contract further demonstrates our position as a market leader in the implementation of nationwide contracts.”
