| MITIE, the strategic outsourcing and asset management company, has been selected
to provide a £1.8m security services contract to Capgemini UK plc (“Capgemini”)
at their corporate offices and data centres. Capgemini, one of the world’s
foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has a
total of 15 UK sites, including large offices and data centres. The new contract
includes manned guarding services, reception, key holding & response and mobile
patrols.
MITIE will also hold responsibility for the protection of Capgemini’s UK estate
from entry of unauthorised persons. The contract was secured following a
competitive tender process and MITIE was chosen based on its detailed
understanding of the key security risks for Capgemini. The contract will see
MITIE working with Capgemini to improve the integration of the various security
elements, bringing them operational and financial benefits, and will provide
them with a service provision that is a key element of their organisational
strategy. The contract launch has been overseen by MITIE’s dedicated
mobilisation manager. As an industry operations expert, the mobilisation manager
will ensure peace of mind for the client and minimum impact on business
operations.
Commenting on the contract award, Jeff Flanagan, Managing Director, MITIE, said:
“We’re delighted to be working with Capgemini to support them in developing a
more integrated approach to security across their estate in the UK. Our
experience in the corporate sector and ability to provide an integrated security
service has allowed us to work in partnership with Capgemini to ensure that its
security processes and systems are supporting them in meeting their wider
business objectives. From the outset we knew that Capgemini wanted an integrated
approach to security and a provider that understands its key risks and business
drivers.”
Rosa Willis, Head of Physical Security, Capgemini UK added: “I am really
impressed by the energy and professionalism MITIE has brought to the table. It
has understood exactly what we wanted from manned guarding and also brought cost
saving efficiencies which is great. By providing a dedicated contract manager,
it has made the relationship much easier for us, and combined with its best
practice recommendations, it has made a fantastic start.”
Mitie Website
Posted by
Kristina Tasic
– 14 July 2009
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