Carlisle Secures Olympia London Security Contract
More than 120 security professionals will deploy across Olympia as the historic London destination undergoes a £1.3 billion transformation into a world-class destination for culture, entertainment, hospitality and business.
Following a competitive tender process, Carlisle Support Services won the contract to deliver integrated estate security across the site. The deployment includes public space security officers, front-of-house teams, control room operatives, and an on-site management structure designed to support the venue's ongoing development.
Transforming a London Landmark
The security partnership supports a redevelopment project aimed at establishing Olympia as a world-class destination for hospitality, entertainment, and culture. Simon Pratt, Managing Director of Security and Events South at Carlisle Support Services, called the agreement a landmark achievement for the company.
Securing Olympia is a landmark achievement for Carlisle and a tremendous endorsement of our people, operational capability and experience in delivering security across complex, high-profile environments,Pratt said. Managing Director
Alyson Hodkinson, Estate Director at Olympia, noted that selecting the right security provider was fundamental for the evolving estate as it balances active event spaces with ongoing development.
We were looking for a partner that could demonstrate not only the operational expertise to manage a complex, evolving estate, but also a genuine understanding of customer experience and the importance of people,
Hodkinson said.
Alex Collins, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Carlisle Support Services, added that the contract offers an opportunity to support the future of the site.
Our approach has always been about building genuine partnerships, understanding our clients’ ambitions and delivering services that go beyond traditional guarding,
Collins said.
