A new consultancy focused on professional search operations has officially launched in the UK, offering tailored support and accredited training to organisations operating across the private security sector.UK Search Group provides search consultancy, training, and operational support for venues, events, and corporate environments, with a particular emphasis on helping clients design, implement, and maintain effective search strategies.The company is led by Sean Keelan, also Managing Director of Blue Light Group, a security firm known for its frontline operational experience. UK Search...

MAN Commercial Protection has announced plans to accelerate its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity over the next year as part of its strategy to reach a £100 million revenue milestone.Chief Executive Officer Iain McCallister confirmed that the Solihull-based firm is exploring acquisition opportunities across the UK, with a focus on established security providers generating between £5 million and £30 million in annual revenue. The company is particularly interested in businesses specialising in security guarding or electronic systems.This marks the first time MAN Commercial ...

Carlisle Support Services has announced the appointment of Vinny Singh as Managing Director for its Security and Events North division, as the company strengthens its leadership team and regional presence. With more than 20 years of experience overseeing national security operations, Singh brings a strong background in operational delivery, risk management, and client engagement across public and private sectors. He is recognised for his people-centred leadership approach and emphasis on service standards and team development. In his new position, Singh will be responsible for leading Carli...

Securitas UK welcomed 16 cadets to the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh for the organisation’s annual Live Fire Cadets Weekend, held from 3rd to 5th October. The immersive training programme delivered a series of high-intensity, practical exercises designed to equip cadets with the knowledge, confidence, and teamwork skills required to respond to real-world fire and emergency scenarios.The initiative focuses on developing both individual competence and collaborative coordination—key attributes for those who may go on to serve within the UK’s emergency fire contingency workfor...

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) has announced a leadership change within its group company Quidvis. Grant Kennedy, founder of Quidvis, has left the business to relocate overseas with his family. KST has expressed thanks for his contribution and wished him well for the future. Quidvis provides compliance management software used across the security and risk management sector, helping organisations monitor, assess, and manage site-based risks. It became part of KST, a UK-based provider of technology-driven security solutions, which operates nationally across sectors including critical infrastru...

Amulet Security has secured a new three-year security contract with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with the option to extend for a further two years. Under the agreement, Amulet will provide guarding and technology services across the network’s stations, depots, and seasonal operations. The contract includes 24/7 manned guarding at ten stations and five depots, delivered by 30 station-based officers and 22 depot security staff. These services will complement GTR’s existing security measures, which include Travel Safe Officers and Rail Enforcement Officers working alongside the British Tr...

In response to increasing socio-economic instability and the evolving nature of crime and terrorism, Carlisle Support Services has expanded its Security Consultancy services. The development is aimed at helping organisations protect personnel, assets, and operations while enhancing resilience and preparing for future legal and operational obligations.A significant catalyst for this initiative is the introduction of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law. The Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 but has not yet come into force. When impl...

Bidvest Noonan has expanded its contract with Translink, Northern Ireland’s public transport operator. The company will continue to provide cleaning services and will now also deliver catering support and consumable supplies as part of a new multiservice agreement. The development marks a continuation of a partnership that began in 2012 and reflects an organisational shift towards bundled and integrated service models across the facilities management (FM) sector. According to Bidvest Noonan, a growing number of clients are adopting such models to simplify operations and improve efficiency. ...

Corps Monitoring, a security monitoring organisation operating as a social enterprise, has appointed Paul Bidwell as business development manager. He joined the company in April 2025. In his new role, Bidwell is responsible for developing business opportunities within the security monitoring sector, supporting existing clients, and working with those approaching contract renewal. His focus includes delivering tailored and cost-conscious solutions. Based in the South of England, he will support efforts to grow Corps Monitoring’s presence across the UK beyond its Scottish headquarters. Bidwe...

Bidvest Noonan has introduced a new Customer Value function, bringing together several of its core teams within a single integrated structure. The initiative is intended to strengthen client relationships and enhance service outcomes by aligning expertise in innovation, environmental sustainability, health and safety, operational excellence, and customer experience. The combined approach aims to support more effective delivery of insight, improvement, and impact across the organisation’s client base. The creation of the function aligns with the company’s stated vision to be “the best FM...