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Accreditations & Certifications

Quality remains at the forefront of all of our business operations, and as such we constantly strive for excellence in quality, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations recognising this.

Quality

SIA Approved Contractor

GMS were one of the first companies to be registered under the SIA as a registered Approved Contractor (ACS). GMS Security Services Ltd holds the SIA Approved Contractor Status for the provision of Security Guarding and Key Holding services.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is an independent body reporting to the Home Secretary and is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK.

This certification is held by GMS Security Services Ltd.

SSAIB

The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) is the leading certification body for organisations providing security systems and services, fire detection and alarm systems, telecare systems and services, manned security services and monitoring services.  GMS hold accreditation for Design, Installation and Maintenance of Intruder Alarm, Access Control and CCTV.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd.

Secured by Design

Secured By Design is the official UK Police flagship initiative combining the principles of ‘designing out crime’ with physical security.  GMS are the only security company to hold this accreditation for Key Holding & Alarm Response services.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd.

ISO 27001:2013 Information Security

ISO 27001 is a specification for the management of Information Security.  It is applicable to all sectors of industry and commerce and not confined to information held on computers. The standard helps organisations to ensure they are always appropriately protected.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd, GMS Property Services Ltd, GMS Recovery Services Ltd & GMS Caretaking Services Ltd. 

BS EN ISO 9001:2015

We are accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 in particular to:

BS7499 Code of Practice – Security Guarding
BS7858 Code of Practice – Screening
BS7984 Code of Practice – Keyholding and Alarm Response

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd, GMS Property Services Ltd, GMS Recovery Services Ltd & GMS Caretaking Services Ltd. 

Avetta Membership

We are vetted and approved by Avetta, meaning our standards of Health & Safety are compliant with their high levels of compliance.

Audited annually, we have the opportunity to demonstrate how our Health & Safety procedures have continually improved year on year.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd.

Safety

ISO 45001 – Health and Safety Standard 

ISO 45001 is the latest certification specification for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Registration to ISO 45001 by an independent, third party, certification body demonstrates a commitment to implement, maintain and improve the way in which GMS manage our Health and Safety system.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd & GMS Property Services Ltd.

CHAS

Since 1997, CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) has helped improve health and safety standards across the UK.  CHAS assess company’s health and safety competence via their Health & Safety Policy Statement.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd & GMS Property Services Ltd.

The National Britannia Safe Contractor Scheme

Which assesses the health and safety competency of contractors and service providers.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd & GMS Property Services Ltd.

People

Armed Forces Covenant

GMS is proud to have pledged to support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold Bronze membership status.

This is held by GMS Security Services Ltd.

Environmental

BS EN ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Standard

Identify and control the environmental impact of its services, improve its environmental performance continually and to implement a systematic approach to setting environmental objectives.

This accreditation is held by GMS Security Services Ltd & GMS Property Services Ltd.

Financial

Credit Service Association

Full membership of The Credit Services Association – Membership number 683.

This accreditation is held by GMS Recovery Services Ltd.

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B60 3DR

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Registered in England & Wales number 08240846

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