80 | Tees Business
Local firm secures
big name contracts
Partnership - Scott Bros
director Peter Scott (centre)
with Close Protection
Security directors Chris Petty
(left) and Glenn Bartlett.
A
fast-growing security firm has
promised more “major contracts”
after announcing deals with leading
Tees brands, Scott Bros and Psyche.
Having recently extended its partnership
with Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA),
Close Protection Security is continuing what
its directors describe as “a period of rapid
expansion”.
The firm, whose 47 staff operate out of
the airport’s grounds, has agreed a long-
term, six-figure deal to provide security
services for sites in Haverton Hill, Stockton,
and Grangetown, near Redcar, for Scott
Bros, specialists in haulage, plant hire and
recycling contract services.
Close Protection Security, which is run
by directors Glenn Bartlett, Chris Petty
and James Wilcock, will provide manned
security, monitoring of CCTV, mobile patrols
and rapid response for Scott Bros’ five
Teesside sites.
The firm is also now acting as security
partner for Psyche, the high-profile clothing
retailer with stores in Middlesbrough and
Durham.
Peter Scott, director of Scott Bros, said:
“We’re delighted to have signed up Close
Protection Security to ensure our Teesside
sites and buildings remain safe and secure.
“It is reassuring to know that our staff,
In safe hands - Middlesbrough FC
goalkeeper Darren Randolph (centre)
with Glenn Bartlett (left) and Psyche's
Mike Baxter.
equipment and premises are being watched
over at all times by a local company with a
first class reputation.”
Managing director Bartlett said the
backing of such significant names was
proof of the firm’s reputation as “a
security firm with the highest standards
of professionalism, reliability and
confidentiality”.
“We’re delighted that the region’s biggest
names are putting their trust in us,” he said.
“We’re close to being able to make further
significant announcements too, so these
are exciting times for us.”
Fellow director Petty added: “While
all of our staff are trained to the highest
standards, a number – including several
who are ex-military – have been trained in
close protection and are leading experts in
the security field.
“At the same time we’re doing something
different. The security industry has a poor
reputation.
“We’re utilising technological advances
within the industry. Our staff carry mobile
phones, providing our clients with a web
portal that allows them to confirm where
security staff are positioned at any time.”
Close Protection Security also now
provide patrols around the land-side of the
airport, along with an established security
detail for the St George Hotel on the airport
site and services to high-profile clients
using the airport.
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