Axis wins University security contract

Some 200 security officers will protect the University’s main campus in Bloomsbury, as well as additional buildings and departments across central London. Staff will be transferred to Axis employment via TUPE. Both traditional security functions, including patrolling, emergency response, key holding, gate house and control room duties, and front-of-house reception duties are incorporated into the contract.

In what was a competitive tender, Axis Security was chosen partly on the basis of its training capability, staff welfare and technological innovations: “We saw this tender process as an opportunity to look for a fresh approach. It was clear that Axis will prioritise officers’ training, development and welfare,” Mark adds. “I believe if you look after staff, they will in turn protect the people in their care better.

“Overall, Axis has proven its understanding of the security challenges we face here at UCL and how to best support the security staff, while also demonstrating its ability to grow as we do. Axis has also surpassed our expectations with its innovative ideas which will be rolled out over the coming months.” 

Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff & nearly 42,000 students from 150 different countries.