What does “quality private security services” mean, exactly?

Chief executives look to purchasing and supply management to control costs and manage risks by removing vulnerabilities in the value chain. These are no less important when buying security.

One of the important messages is that procurement is not an isolated activity within the organisation and when it comes to security many representatives should be brought together to help inform the buying decision. For example, facilities management are often linked to the provision of security, so taking account of their requirements is crucial.

The key to good security is to develop a robust risk profile that considers the impact of all the security risks upon all aspects of the business, ensuring that the security provision was an appropriate balance between technological and human resources. Clearly, security services need to be cost effective and proportionate to the risk, but what does “quality private security services” mean, exactly?

Well, such things as:

– A training plan for personnel
– Good employment conditions and respect of the collective agreements,
– Compliance with labour law
– Robust health and safety plan
– Clear Internal code of conduct
– Longevity
– Cost effectiveness… and more.

By choosing a quality service, buyers can be reassured that security provision will 

– Be properly trained
– Know how to use the appropriate equipment
– Show up when required
– Be motivated
– Have a sense of loyalty and pride which is vital in security 

Getting a feel for whether your provider can justify their claim to be a quality service can be a time consuming process. Posting RFQs via Marshal enables you to request proofs that provide weight to informed decision making – even before contact is established between you and the supplier.

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