Security Services for County Council Building

This contract requires a professional security guarding service for a historic civic building that hosts elected members, council staff, public meetings, and visitors. Key responsibilities include: controlling building entry, managing access during public and formal meetings, ensuring the safety of elected members and staff, supporting emergency response, and integrating with the organization's security arrangements. The service must be intelligence-led and risk-based, capable of quickly adapting to changing circumstances such as increased attendance, protests, safeguarding issues, or suspicious behavior. Security personnel must balance multiple priorities including public safety, professional customer service, preservation of the historic building, legal compliance, and maintaining appropriate discretion. The successful tenderer will understand the unique operating environment of a democratic venue that is simultaneously a workplace, public building, and heritage asset.