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London Universities Purchasing Consortium selects Corps Security

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, has announced that it has been awarded a place on the prestigious London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) framework agreement for Security Services. Under this new agreement the company will supply a range of services from its portfolio to a broad range of universities and colleges of higher education in and around the capital and the South East of England, as well as other not-for-profit organisations in the arts and culture sectors. LUPC was established in 1968 as a not-for-profit professional buying

The Votes are In...

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security,  and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate, and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below. In the final analysis, the British electorate has voted to leave the European Union. Over the last few months the polls have reflected a gradual shift towards leaving, so today’s results are, in some way, unsurprising. I don’t think I’m alone, however, in registering concern at the

Mike Bluestone of Corps Security puts counter terrorism in the spotlight at Facilities Show 2016

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, has announced that Mike Bluestone, Director of the company’s Corps Consult division, will deliver a presentation at Facilities Show 2016, which takes place on 21st-23rd June at ExCeL, London. As a leading expert in the subject of counter terrorism, Bluestone will provide a summary of the issues currently affecting modern organisations and outline some of the key considerations that need to be addressed to make them more resilient, so that they can better protect people, property and assets. The Facilities Show 2016

What would you do if disaster struck?

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security,  and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate, and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below. We live in uncertain and worrying times. The current UK threat level for international  terrorism is severe, meaning that an attack is highly likely, and there appears to be a proliferation of natural disasters such as flooding, storms, fires and

A voyage into uncentainty

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security,  and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate, and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below. With just a few weeks left until the public takes to the polling booths for the UK’s European Union (EU) referendum , debate is still raging about whether the nation’s future would be better served being in, or out. In my opinion the

Corps Security tackles the subject of organisational resilience at its forthcoming Breakfast Briefing

9th May 2016 …. Building on the success of its previous events, Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, has announced that at its next Breakfast Briefing experts will examine the subject of organisational resilience. The ‘Resilience Against Terrorism and Organised Crime’ event will take place on 9th June between 8.15am-10.30am at Corps Security’s headquarters in Cowcross Street, London. The issue of organisational resilience has been the subject of increasing attention in recent years and in late 2014, BSI published BS 65000 Guidance for Organisational

Has common sense prevailed about business licensing?

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security,  and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate, and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below. Over the last month or so, I’ve been carefully studying the Security Industry Authority’s (SIA) Draft Corporate Plan , incorporating its Strategic Plan 2016-19 and Business Plan 2016-17. It

CORPS SECURITY APPEALS FOR POPPY DAY

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Clarence Hyman of Corps Security takes national title at the BSIA Security Personnel Awards 2015

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Corps Security is once again contracted to provide manned guarding for the Ministry of Defence

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, is celebrating after having its contract for civilian manned guarding and CCTV monitoring at a number of military bases renewed. In what was a highly competitive tender involving some of the UK’s major security providers, Ministry of Defence (MoD) HOCS Commercial will continue to work with Corps Security for the next three years, with an option to extend this for a further two. Corps Security provides high-level civilian guarding services to six Royal Marines sites in the south-west of England – Commando Training

Corps Security’s Dan Potter is summit else when it comes to fundraising

On the morning of Saturday 20th June, Dan Potter of Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, set his sights on reaching the top of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, to raise money for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Magnolia House Appeal. Six and a half hours later, Potter and his fellow climbers celebrated having ascended and descended the 1,085m high elevation. The purpose of the £1m Magnolia House Appeal is to build a facility for families who need as much help as possible at a difficult time. It will be a place where they can go and compose

Corps Security celebrates another highly successful financial year

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, is celebrating another highly successful financial year, which saw it increase its customer contract base by 25 per cent. As well as achieving a number of prestigious new account wins, the company also maintained its exceptional contract retention rates, with 94 per cent of all contracts retained with only building closures accounting for the remaining 6%. While already operating across a diverse range of vertical sectors, Corps Security saw a massive upsurge in the number of healthcare related organisations procuring

Corps Security’s Salman Shamim gets hot under the collar for the Gurkha Welfare Trust

Salman Shamim, Key Account Manager at Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security solutions, is currently pounding the pavements as he prepares to run the Leeds Half Marathon, which takes place on 10th May, to raise much needed funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust. Clearly a man who loves a challenge, he will shirk the lightweight shorts and singlet favoured by most of the other competitors, in favour of the traditional military style uniform first worn by the early operational staff of Corps Security. Known as the Full Shout uniform, it is still very much part of Corps

Corps Security meets The Open University challenge

The Open University (OU) is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning. Since it began in 1969, the OU has taught more than 1.8 million students and has almost 200,000 current students, including more than 15,000 overseas. The OU is rated in the top ten of UK universities for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey, since the survey began in 2005. In 2013/14 it had a 91% satisfaction rating. Over 70% of students are in full-time or part-time employment, and four out of five FTSE 100 companies have sponsored staff to take OU

Corps Security’s Clarence Hyman wins BSIA Regional Security Personnel Award for Best Newcomer

Corps Security’s Clarence Hyman wins BSIA Regional Security Personnel Award for Best Newcomer  Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security solutions, is celebrating after one of its officers was named as a winner in the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Awards 2015. 35-year-old Clarence Hyman emerged victorious as Best Newcomer in the London regional heat and is now in contention for the national award, which will be presented at the BSIA’s Annual Lunch on 15thJuly.  Now in their seventeenth year, the Security Personnel Awards

Another fine mess they’ve gotten us into

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security , and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below.  When news broke yesterday morning about an investigation by the BBC , which has uncovered that a large number of licensed security guards could be fraudulently working in the UK after buying Security Industry Authority (SIA) 

New Commercial Director for Corps Security

Rob Hill has been appointed Commercial Director for leading specialist security solutions provider, Corps Security. Rob joined Corps in 2011 as a Business Development Manager and was subsequently promoted through two managerial roles before taking this current position on the Senior Management Team. As Commercial Director, Rob is responsible for leading the review, development and implementation of all business management systems and procedures to ensure they enable the business to manage the risks that it accepts through its contracts whilst maintaining commercial viability.  He

Corps Security makes its tender process carbon neutral

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security solutions, has announced that from the beginning of March 2015 its entire tendering process will be carbon neutral. This is the latest initiative in the company’s ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, which monitors the impact that its operations have on the environment and develops ways to minimise their effects. By calculating the amount of paper used, the kilowatts of energy expended to print documents and other materials, the weight of the paper and its cost to manufacture, as well as other subsidiary

Best Security Company Finalists at the 2015 Event Production Awards

Corps Security already has a reason to celebrate in 2015, following the announcement that we have been successfully selected as a finalist for the 2015 Event Production Awards. The awards recognise the UK’s top suppliers, manufacturers, teams and individuals from the past year. Showcasing the very best talent that the UK offers event organisers from across the globe, many event-procuring services recognise the awards as a symbol of excellence. Jason Taylor, Event Sales and Marketing Manager for Corps Security, describes what this achievement means: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to be

Spy in the sky?

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security, and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below.The must-have Christmas present last year – particularly for boys both big and small – was a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) . While to the uninitiated they might just appear to

Corps Security Appoints Director For Its Monitoring Centre

Corps Security is pleased to announce the appointment of Ralph Davies as Business Development Director for its Corps Monitoring business.  He will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic growth plan, increasing revenue and adopting a new market approach for its electronic security services division. Davies has been involved in delivering the highest profile security and building control projects within the UK over the last 20 years, working for some of the largest corporates within this space.  His background is as a strategist and he will be expanding upon the

A new form of threat to the UK

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security,  and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below. The brutal terrorist attack in Paris yesterday  highlights once again that the threat from terrorism remains both real, and deadly. It is important to note that yesterday’s attack in Paris on the offices of the

Grab the moment; and get serious about security

I’m Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security,  and this is where I examine the issues affecting the security industry. My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate.   I wrote in a previous blog that cybersecurity is more than just an IT issue,  and that physical security and IT teams must communicate effectively to better understand their respective roles, and ensure business operations are kept safe from harm. The news that Sony

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