After recognising the need for a more professional, centralised approach to security, Abbey Security Services Ltd was set up in 1985 by Ian Whitaker-Bethel and Robert Evans.
From our Bury St Edmunds headquarters, we have grown a respected business that provides a professional, tailored service to an extensive list of companies in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Thetford, Ely, Newmarket and Ipswich. Importantly, our relationships with clients tend to last, with several contracts dating back to 1985.
We are staunch advocates of integrity within our industry, which is why we embrace the quality standards. Whilst we hold all of these standards, we see them as a target to exceed.
Their seal of approval reassures you are choosing to work with a professional security company that has the right approach, sound policies and processes, a thorough customer complaints procedure, a positive company culture, and a robust personal development, welfare and benefits systems for all of our officers.
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is the trade association for the UK's professional security industry. Its members provide over 70% of UK security products and services and adhere to strict quality standards. We have been a member of the BSIA since 1992.
Manufacturing business in Haverhill
“We have used the services of Abbey Security since March 1994! We required a professional company that could provide a static guard service and one that could deliver on its promise of a consistently high service. During the 22 year partnership Abbey Security has achieved this promise, proving that they are good to their word! The decision to…
Since 1985, Abbey Security Services Ltd has worked with a diverse range of customers across East Anglia. We continue to work closely with the private sector but also have contracts with several local public service providers.
We achieved our ISO accreditation in 2001, and were the first ISI inspected company in the UK to achieve this standard. Six monthly audits ensure that we maintain our adherence to this standard.
The NSI provides an inspection service for businesses operating within the security industry. Abbey Security Services Ltd was awarded the highest recognition by this inspectorate of Gold Guarding in the first year.
Recognised as the leading certification body for the security and fire protection industries in the UK, the NSI has helped protect businesses and homeowners for over 40 years. They provide robust and high quality audits to ensure their approved companies work to the highest industry standards.
The extensive review of our procedures and processes every six months ensures our adherence to the ISO accreditation. Abbey Security Services Ltd holds the Gold standard of certification, the highest level achievable.
Many major clients recognise the scheme and accept the SafeContractor certificate as confirmation of competency in health and safety practice.
Under the SafeContractor scheme, Abbey Security Services Ltd underwent a rigorous vetting process which examined our health and safety procedures and track record for safe practice.
Abbey Security Services Ltd holds SIA approved contractor status for the provision of Security Guarding, Keyholding, Door Supervision and Public Space CCTV.
As a passport company, we are audited every six months by the NSI to ensure our adherence to this approval. Unlike other methods of application to the ACS, each of the 89 criteria must be met immediately, rather than over a three year period.
Abbey Security Services Ltd is East Anglia’s largest independent, professional security guard company.
We provide you with trusted specialist static and mobile manned guarding services right across the region.
