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Nationwide security, risk, and property protection business, First Response Group, has secured a three-year contract with English Heritage, a charity that manages more than 400 historic monuments, buildings and places.
The contract, which comes with an option to extend to five, covers security guarding at some of the most iconic and historical venues in English history including Apsley House, the former London home of the first Duke of Wellington and once known as ‘Number 1 London’, Dover Castle, Kenilworth Castle, Eltham Palace, Kenwood House and Marble Hill House, plus an additional 80 sites for keyholding and response.
Alex Philiotis, Stadium and Events Director, FRG said of the contract award: “It is an honour to be awarded this contract and protect our sites of national historical importance for future generations. Our personnel are immersing themselves in the historical significance of each venue, to become a trusted part of the English Heritage teams across the whole of England.”
Daisy Poole, Head of Commercial Development at English Heritage said: “We are delighted to award the contract for the majority of our sites to First Response Group, not only for their expertise and experience but because they hold the same principles and values and take the same approach and commitment to people within the organisation as we do. We are looking forward to welcoming FRG as part of our team.”
