- About Us
Accreditations and Achievements
- ACS has benefited Guarding Nationwide Ltd to achieve the following;
Customer-centric service
As an ACS Approved Contractor we demonstrate our commitment to customer service, responsiveness and adoption of best practices as a part of the approval process.
Best working practices
Guarding Nationwide Ltd ensures that our team meet a high level of quality, integrity, and commitment, as an ACS Approved Contractor
Improve our reputation
Being an ACS Approved Contractor is a differentiator and has helped Guarding Nationwide Ltd to stand out from the crowd by showcasing our integrity and positioning our company as a responsible one to work with.
The SIA’s quality assurance schemefor the private security industry
The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme provides, a universally recognised hallmark of quality for suppliers of private security services. It provides assurance that the accredited provider has met a clearly defined and independently assessed set of quality standards throughout their business.
Guarding Nationwide Ltd achieved certification under the SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) in 2020, after meeting the requirements of the seven main headings beginning with “Criterion 1 – Strategy” through to “Criterion 7 – Leadership”. All the criteria consist of key indicators of good practice.
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As the scheme is voluntary it shows our stakeholders we are committed to continual improvement.
- Our SIA ACS certification can be accessed via the link below:
- ISO 9001
Quality Management System (UKAS)
ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised quality management system standard, established by the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO).
Guarding Nationwide Ltd achieved ISO 9001 accreditation in the year 2020 in order to implement clear, consistent, repeatable processes to maintain a quality service and to achieve operational excellence for our customers.
- COP 119
Provision of Labour in the Security and Events Sector
COP 119 is a code of practice developed for security agents and aims to improve the effectiveness of security guarding service provisions. It enables companies providing labour to security companies to demonstrate best practice by holding independent certification in the scope of ‘provision of labour in the security and events sector’.
Our COP 119 certification can be accessed via the link below:
COP 119 includes solutions for:
- An absence of adequate checks and monitoring of deployed security officer SIA licences
- Security screening to BS 7858
- Adherence to working time regulations
- Paying of minimum wage
- Right to work checks
- Employment Status
Gaining approval of this code of practice has enabled Guarding Nationwide Ltd to demonstrate our commitment to meeting statuary, legal, social, environmental and governance criteria within which the provision of service is delivered.
We ensure the quality, safety and reputation of client’s business and make certain that security standards are not compromised but instead maintained effectively whilst necessary contractual requirements are met.
ISO 14001 certification has benefited Guarding Nationwide Ltd to achieve the following;
- Demonstrate green credentials
- Reduce costs, overheads and wastage
- Focus on proactive management
- Employee engagement
- Improve our reputation
- Ensure legislative awareness and compliance
An EMS supports Guarding Nationwide Ltd in identifying, managing, monitoring and controlling environmental processes and requires to assess environmental issues relevant to our operations, such as waste management, resource use and efficiency.
- ISO 14001
Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed and recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
- ISO 45001
Health & Safety Management
Created to help organisations improve workplace safety and reduce employee injuries.
ISO 45001 has benefited Guarding Nationwide Ltd to achieve the following;
- Demonstrate our commitment to safety
- Increase government contract opportunities
- Prepare for the future
- Engage our employees
- Save on public liability premiums
ISO 45001 accreditation has enabled Guarding Nationwide Ltd to build an effective OH&S management system for assessing risk and monitoring workplace activities.
Guarding Nationwide Ltd supports the development of health and safety policies and objectives, determine hazards and health risks, and put in place controls and procedures to reduce the risk of harm. We foster active employee involvement, leading to a safer workplace and less disruption to operations due to staff illness or health-related absence.
ISO 22301 has benefited Guarding Nationwide Ltd to achieve the following;
- Stand out from competitors and win more business
- Establish a management system for business continuity
- Reassure customers and stakeholders
- Minimise downtime and shorten recovery time
- Establish competence in tenders
- Keep our critical functions operating
- Protect our business
Guarding Nationwide Ltd utilises a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and a documented business continuity plan to enable businesses to respond effectively to disruption.
We emphasise the importance of developing and monitoring business continuity management processes, and continuous organisational improvement based on audits and performance measurements. We also include a framework for BCMS policies, personnel, management processes and documented controls.
- ISO 22301
Business Continuity Management
ISO 22301 is an internationally recognised standard that determines the capability of an organisation to continue to deliver services and products during a disruption.
- ISO 27001
Information Security Management
Officially known as the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management standard, it details the requirements for businesses to securely manage information, assets and data to an internationally recognised standard.
ISO 27001 certification has benefited Guarding Nationwide Ltd to achieve the following;
- Strengthen our data security
- Engage our employees
- Continually refine our processes
- Secure our information assets
- Prepare for the future
- Improve our reputation and win more business
Guarding Nationwide Ltd holds up a robust approach for managing assets such as customer and employee details, intellectual property, financial information and third-party data.
We assess information security risks, put in place robust security controls and processes, and embed information security management across the organisation.
ISO 22301 has benefited Guarding Nationwide Ltd to achieve the following;
- Stand out from competitors and win more business
- Establish a management system for business continuity
- Reassure customers and stakeholders
- Minimise downtime and shorten recovery time
- Establish competence in tenders
- Keep our critical functions operating
- Protect our business
Guarding Nationwide Ltd utilises a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and a documented business continuity plan to enable businesses to respond effectively to disruption.
We emphasise the importance of developing and monitoring business continuity management processes, and continuous organisational improvement based on audits and performance measurements. We also include a framework for BCMS policies, personnel, management processes and documented controls.
- ISO 22301
Business Continuity Management
ISO 22301 is an internationally recognised standard that determines the capability of an organisation to continue to deliver services and products during a disruption.
Guarding Nationwide Ltd is an accredited member of Alcumus SafeContractor scheme, considered to generally be a lower risk business. Safe Contractor badge proves even more credibly that our business is safe, stable and ethical.
Guarding Nationwide Ltd is a premiere member of the Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. Joining the Chamber has unlocked a world of opportunities for us and empowered our business to gain access to a vibrant community to build networks, access opportunities and learn from best practices locally and internationally.
Membership/Registration:
- In addition to the above we are registered member of the following organisations/bodies.
