What VPS Holdings does

VPS Holdings is a privately held UK-based provider of temporary security and vacant property services, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Greater Manchester, England. The company operates across the UK and Ireland through more than 30 branches and maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries in France (VPSitex, Prodomo), the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Spain, plus the Evander glazing brand, positioning it as a pan-European specialist in protecting unoccupied and active sites from theft, vandalism, fire, water damage, squatting, and unauthorized access.

Its offering is organized around three integrated pillars: Monitored Video Technology (CCTV towers including the RDTa and Smart Tower, POD S1/S4 asset protection systems, Smart Eyes AI-enabled ruggedized cameras, Smart Hub+ alarm systems, fire and flood detection, lone worker protection, and a 24/7 BS9518/BS5979/BS8484-compliant monitoring station); Physical Protection (Bluetooth-enabled SmartDoor steel doors, traditional steel security doors, patented steel security screens, concrete barriers, and temporary fencing); and Human Intervention (SIA-licensed manned guarding, mobile patrols with a stated 50-minute average alarm response time, property guardians for security-by-occupation, and vacant property services including inspections, drone surveys, glazing, clearance, cleaning, mould and pest control, and water drain-down).

VPS generates revenue across four streams — subscription-based monitored services, hardware sales and rentals of physical protection products, managed services such as manned guarding and property guardians, and professional services for vacant property maintenance — and sells primarily through a direct enterprise sales motion with bespoke, quote-based multi-year contracts. Customer base is diversified across construction, vacant property, government and public sector, housing associations, hospitality, retail, traffic and highways, utilities and infrastructure, and commercial real estate, with named logos including Tesco, Heineken, Brent Council, HUK, Ecclesiastical Insurance, Persimmon Homes, HW Martin, and AITCH Group.

Name

VPS Holdings

Legal name

VPS Group

Website

https://vpsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

VPS Holdings is a UK-founded, privately held provider of temporary site security and vacant property services across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe, combining monitored CCTV, physical barriers, and manned guarding for construction, government, housing, retail, and infrastructure clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Temporary Site Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Investigation and Security Services (5616)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacant Property & Construction Site Guarding (Residential) (HSAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), CCTV/Video Surveillance Monitoring & Management (Operations) (BPABAMAH), Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA), Remote Video Guarding / Virtual Patrol (Guard + CCTV) (BPAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Temporary site security
• Vacant property protection
• Monitored video surveillance
• Construction site security
• Manned guarding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Borehamwood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Monitored Technology Services: Recurring monitoring services including 24/7 video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and remote monitoring center operations. Subscription-based revenue from continuous monitoring contracts.
2. Physical Security Products: One-time product sales and rentals including steel doors, CCTV towers, concrete barriers, fencing, and security screens. Hardware deployment and removal services.
3. Human Intervention Services: Manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, and property guardian placement services. Both recurring and project-based engagements.
4. Professional Services: Vacant property services including inspections, glazing, cleaning, pest control, gardening, mould removal, water drain down, and drone surveys.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VPS Holdings provides integrated temporary security solutions for vacant properties, construction sites, and infrastructure assets through three interconnected pillars: Monitored Video Technology (CCTV towers, AI-enabled analytics, intruder alarms, fire/flood detection, lone worker protection), Physical Protection (Bluetooth SmartDoor steel doors, concrete barriers, fencing, patented steel security screens), and Human Intervention (SIA-licensed manned guarding, mobile patrols, property guardians, keyholding, alarm response). The company also delivers professional vacant property services including inspections, drone surveys, glazing, clearance, cleaning, mould and pest control, and water system drain-down, all backed by a 24/7 BS9518/BS5979/BS8484-compliant monitoring station.

Product overview

VPS Holdings operates as a unified platform providing integrated temporary site security services through three interconnected pillars: Monitored Video Technology (including CCTV towers, asset protection systems like POD S1/S4, Smart Eyes AI monitoring, Smart Hub+ alarm systems, fire/flood detection, intruder alarms, access control, and lone worker solutions), Physical Protection (comprising concrete barriers, Bluetooth-enabled SmartDoor steel doors, fencing services, steel security doors and screens, and perimeter protection systems), and Human Intervention (encompassing manned guarding with security officers and canine units, mobile security services with patrol and alarm response, property guardians for occupation-based security, and vacant property services including inspections, drone surveys, glazing, cleaning, pest control, gardening, and water system drain-down). The portfolio also includes specialized sector solutions for construction, government/public sector, housing associations, hospitality, retail, security & FM services, traffic & highways, utilities & infrastructure, vacant property, and commercial real estate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monitored Video Technology Comprehensive suite of video surveillance and monitoring solutions including CCTV towers, asset protection systems, intruder alarms, fire and flood detection, access control, and 24/7 monitoring services that provide round-the-clock protection against theft, vandalism, fire, and water damage for enterprise clients across construction, vacant property, government, retail, highways, and utilities sectors.
• Physical Protection Range of physical security products including concrete barriers, steel security doors, Bluetooth-enabled SmartDoor systems, fencing services, and steel security screens designed to secure sites, assets, and vacant properties quickly and effectively for enterprise customers.
• Human Intervention Services People-powered security services bridging the gap between detection and action, including manned guarding, mobile security services, property guardians, and vacant property services for comprehensive end-to-end protection across enterprise sectors.
• RDTa (Rapid Deployment Tower) Fully autonomous, modular and portable CCTV tower with a 50m range, delivering high-level protection for single or multiple assets while effectively securing short perimeters, designed for rapid deployment on construction sites, vacant properties, highways, and remote infrastructure.
• POD S1 Asset Protection System Next-generation construction site security solution that protects assets by integrating cutting-edge intruder detection technology with no requirement for onsite power or internet connection.
• POD S4 Asset protection solution offering quick and simple deployment with no requirement for onsite power or internet connection.
• VPS Smart Eyes Military grade, remotely monitored, ruggedized security solution with inbuilt Artificial Intelligence to reduce false alarms, providing advanced video analytics for construction sites and high-risk environments.
• VPS Smart Hub+ Built on Ajax technology, the UK's most advanced configurable internal temporary alarm system specifically designed to safeguard properties and assets with comprehensive fire and flood detection security features.
• VPS Smart Tower Rapid deployment temporary CCTV tower designed for construction sites, highways & rail, utilities & electricity, pipelines, and tunnels with self-powered solar operation.
• VPS Alert Tower Wireless, video verified alarm tower that provides proactive temporary site protection for vacant properties and construction sites.
• VPS Alert Cam State-of-the-art, armoured, video verified PIR wireless security camera system providing advanced intrusion detection.
• FireAlert Wes+ Temporary fire alarm system providing safety and evacuation protection for personnel, materials and buildings on construction sites, with wireless connectivity and early warning capabilities.
• SmartSensor HD Vehicle Radar Vehicle detector providing extensive data including vehicle speeds, vehicle counts, and average speed for traffic monitoring and management applications.
• Mobile VMS Variable Message LED Road Signs Mobile variable message signs complementing intelligent traffic solutions, easily displaying messages for traffic management and road safety applications.
• VPS Smart Lock Box First commercial Bluetooth enabled outdoor digital key safe storage box featuring Level 2 police-approved security ratings for secure key management.
• Traffic Incursion Solutions Integrated safety solution for highway maintenance personnel and roadworkers, alerting workers to the danger of approaching vehicles through wireless-linked HD camera systems.
• Virtual Journey Time Solution Live, flexible, reactive system perfect for incident management, events and large infrastructure schemes, providing real-time traffic flow analysis.
• Access Control Advanced temporary access control systems with Bluetooth-enabled and time-controlled access functionality, regulating who can access certain areas and at what times to reduce unauthorized access and security breaches.
• VPS SmartDoor (Bluetooth Steel Door) High security keyless steel door with Bluetooth-enabled smart door lock featuring three-point locking mechanism, concealed hinges, and smartphone app or code access for temporary vacant property security without keys or power requirements.
• Concrete Barriers Strong, rapid-deploy perimeter protection solutions for safer, better-controlled sites, used across car parks, construction sites, roadworks, and vacant properties.
• Fencing Services Temporary fencing services including anti-intrusion steel mesh fencing, Heras-style construction fencing, and high-security perimeter protection with concrete barriers and anti-climb toppings.
• Steel Security Doors Heavy-duty temporary steel security doors with three-point locking systems and concealed hinges for rapid deployment to secure vacant properties against intrusion from day one.
• Steel Security Screens Temporary steel security screens with patented fixing system for non-destructive installation, providing heavy-duty protection for windows and vulnerable openings while allowing light and ventilation.
• Manned Guarding SIA-licensed security personnel providing visible deterrence and professional presence with services including security officers, canine units, front of house/concierge, door supervisors, and close protection officers for 24/7 site protection.
• Mobile Security Services Flexible, cost-effective protection including randomized patrols, keyholding and alarm response with average 50-minute response time, lock/unlock services, and void property inspections delivered by SIA-licensed officers.
• Property Guardians Security-by-occupation service placing carefully vetted guardians (DBS checked, earning over £16,000 annually) in vacant buildings for 24/7 live-in protection, reducing security costs while maintaining buildings.
• Vacant Property Services Integrated property maintenance services including vacant property inspections, drone surveys, commercial and residential glazing, clearance and cleaning, mould prevention and removal, pest control, gardening services, and water system drain down.
• Monitoring Services 24/7 monitoring station providing rapid and coordinated response to security incidents, reducing response times, minimizing false alarms, and meeting BS9518, BS5979, BS8484 standards with SIA ACS approval.
• Lone Worker Protection Complete monitored solution for lone workers with BS 8484 compliant Category 1 Alarm Receiving Centre, real-time monitoring and escalation, featuring Duress App, Phoenix Card, Falcon wearable device, and Eagle body worn camera with HD recording and live streaming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-minute average mobile security response time
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VPS Europe SubsidiariescoreOthersVPS operates across Europe through subsidiaries including VPS Corporate, VPS Ireland, VPSitex (France), Prodomo (France), VPS Netherlands, VPS Germany, VPS Italy, VPS Spain, and Evander (glazing services). These subsidiaries operate under the VPS Group umbrella providing integrated security services across European markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Corps Security: UK security services company providing manned guarding, mobile patrol, keyholding, and electronic security. Comparable UK specialist with focus on regulated/quality-accredited security services similar to VPS's SIA ACS Pacesetter positioning.
• Kingdom Services Group: UK-based integrated security services provider offering manned guarding, mobile patrol, keyholding, alarm response, and CCTV monitoring. Direct UK competitor in similar customer verticals (retail, vacant property, construction), albeit without VPS's specialist vacant-property brand equity.
• Wilson James: UK security and integrated services company specializing in construction site security, manned guarding, and security technology. Direct peer in construction and infrastructure verticals with comparable blended tech-plus-human offerings.
• Clearway Group: UK-based specialist in vacant property security, temporary site security, and CCTV monitoring. Closest direct competitor to VPS Holdings in the vacant property / construction site security niche, with overlapping product set (CCTV towers, steel doors, manned guarding) and similar target verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Mitie Group: UK-listed integrated facilities management and security services provider with a large security division covering manned guarding, mobile patrol, and CCTV monitoring. A broader incumbent that competes with VPS for enterprise security contracts and bundles security with FM/cleaning, an adjacency VPS lacks.
• Sodexo: Global facilities management and on-site services company with significant security service lines in Europe. Competes with VPS for integrated site services in commercial real estate, government, and infrastructure, with bundled FM/security offerings.
• Securitas AB: Global security services leader offering guarding, mobile, monitoring, and electronic security across Europe. Competes with VPS in UK and continental Europe across manned guarding, remote video guarding, and integrated security solutions, but at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Bidvest Noonan: UK and Ireland provider of security, cleaning, and support services. Overlaps VPS in manned guarding and security for retail, commercial, and public-sector sites, with cross-sell into FM services — a broader incumbent model.
• Allied Universal: Largest global security services company (formed via G4S/Allied Universal merger) providing manned guarding, electronic security, and risk consulting. Overlaps VPS in UK and European guarding plus monitoring, but as a broad incumbent rather than a vacant-property specialist.

Emerging players

• Verkada: US-headquartered cloud-native video security and access control platform with AI analytics. An emerging tech-led player that competes at the technology layer (smart cameras, AI monitoring) where VPS is investing via Smart Eyes and Smart Hub+ products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about VPS Holdings