CSP

What CSP does

CSP (legal entity: The Combined Services Provider Ltd) is a privately held UK event services provider founded in 1996 and headquartered in Watford, with a Northern Hub in Liverpool established in 2023. The company delivers an integrated suite of event-day services spanning car parking and valeting, traffic management (including CSAS-accredited operatives with police powers on public highways), hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) using ATG Surface Guard and Mifram barrier systems, and SIA-licensed safety stewarding and security. Its customer base centres on major UK sports venues (Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool FC, Epsom Downs, Wimbledon, Ascot), concert and exhibition venues (The O2, Olympia London, Alexandra Palace), and high-security government events (COP26 Glasgow, G7 Cornwall Summit, CHOGM 2018).

CSP operates a B2B direct sales model, winning work through competitive tenders and long-tenured venue relationships. Revenue is generated under professional-services contracts for car park management, traffic marshalling, HVM installation, stewarding, valet parking, signage production and consultancy (including CAD-based traffic management plans). Pricing is quote-based and tailored to event requirements rather than publicly disclosed or standardised. Operations are UK-focused with selected European reach, and scale metrics include deployment of up to ~1,500 staff on peak weekends, 2,600 shifts delivered at COP26, and service delivery across 30+ named venues.

The company is differentiated by an unusual regulatory and accreditation stack - CSAS, SIA Approved Contractor, SIA ACS Pacesetters, ISO 9001:2015, Investors in People, RTO status (NCFE) and CABWI endorsement - that collectively create a high entry barrier for competitors. Recent strategic activity has emphasised geographic expansion (Northern Hub), new venue contract wins (Liverpool FC 2023, Leeds United and Stoke City 2026/27), and organisational build-out (NED appointment, UCL data analytics internship programme in 2025).

Name

CSP

Legal name

The Combined Services Provider Ltd

Website

https://gotocsp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CSP (The Combined Services Provider Ltd) is a UK event services provider offering integrated car parking, traffic management, hostile vehicle mitigation, and SIA-licensed security and stewarding to major sports venues, arenas, exhibition centres, and high-security government events across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Traffic Management & Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

VIP, Backstage & Crowd Management Services (BPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Access Control, Ticketing & Credential Screening (BPAKACAI)

Keywords

• Event traffic management
• Car parking services
• Crowd safety security
• Hostile vehicle mitigation
• Valet parking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Watford

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Services Contracts: CSP generates revenue through project-based service contracts with event venues and organizers. Services include car parking management, traffic management, HVM installation, safety stewarding, and security. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive tender processes for recurring venue operations or one-time major events.
2. Valet Parking Services: Bespoke and fully insured valet parking service tailored for particular clients or events, including VIP services at premium venues.
3. Consultancy Services: Planning consultancy for traffic management, parking operations, and event logistics, including development of traffic management plans, CAD drawings, and signage production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSP provides integrated event and venue services across the UK, including car parking and valeting, traffic management under CSAS accreditation, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM), safety stewarding and SIA-licensed security, access control and barrier systems, and supporting event technology. The company serves major stadia, racecourses, arenas, and large-scale public events such as Twickenham, Wimbledon, Epsom Downs, The O2, COP26 and the G7 Summit.

Product overview

CSP (Combined Services Provider) is an event services company offering an integrated suite of operational services for events and venues. The portfolio comprises six core service offerings: Car Parking & Valeting (event parking management and valet services), Hostile Vehicle Mitigation/HVM (temporary vehicle barrier systems including ATG Surface Guard and Mifram), Traffic Management & CSAS (traffic marshalling with police-accredited powers), Safety Stewarding & Security (crowd safety and SIA-licensed security), Technology (innovative tech solutions), and Access Control & Barriers. These services are delivered as standalone offerings or combined through a 'combined services' operational model that allows staff cross-training and unified service delivery at venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Parking & Valeting On-site car parking operations and valet parking services delivered for major UK venues and large public events, managing vehicle flow and customer parking experience for event attendees.
• Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Deployment of HVM infrastructure and barriers to protect venues, crowd zones and event perimeters from vehicle-based threats. Used at major stadia and high-profile government events such as the G7 Summit and COP26.
• Traffic Management & CSAS CSAS-accredited traffic management operations covering road closures, traffic flow planning, stewarding of vehicle routes, and coordination with local authorities for events across the UK.
• Safety Stewarding & Security SIA-licensed safety stewards and security personnel deployed to manage crowds, support safe entry and exit, and protect attendees at venues and events.
• Access Control & Barriers Provision of access control systems and physical barriers to manage entry, accreditation checks, and segregation of authorized zones at venues and events.
• Event Technology Technology solutions supporting event operations, including data and systems used to coordinate parking, traffic, access and security activities across CSP deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully managed traffic for 100+ protected world leader convoys at COP26
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• University College London (UCL)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025CSP launched internship initiative with UCL's Data Analytics program, hosting two interns working on data-focused projects to support and improve key operational areas.
• ATG Surface GuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationCSP is an authorized installer and manager of the ATG Surface Guard barrier system - a temporary hostile vehicle mitigation solution certified to IWA 14 standard. The system is effective without restricting pedestrian movement.
• Mifram Security ProductssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCSP utilizes Mifram MVB 3X lightweight barrier systems for HVM deployments requiring greater flexibility with limited deployment/removal times. Custom installation provided at venues like Chelsea FC.
• National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP is one of few companies in the UK accredited by NPCC to perform duties under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS), including police powers to control traffic safety on live public roads.
• Security Industry Authority (SIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP is an SIA Approved Contractor for security services including Door Supervision, Security Guarding and CCTV through the Approved Contractor Scheme.
• British Parking Association (BPA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP is a BPA member, collaborating with stakeholders, members and government to support local communities and improve compliance with parking regulations.
• UK Crowd Management Association (UKCMA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP is a member of UKCMA, formed to represent key commercial organisations providing crowd management and event security services, meeting three times yearly to address emerging industry challenges.
• National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP is a member of NOEA, the UK's leading outdoor events trade association.
• ACS PacesetterssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP is a member of ACS Pacesetters, an accreditation scheme recognizing top-performing security companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kingdom Services Group: UK-based security and event services provider offering guarding, event security, traffic marshalling and parking services. Compares directly with CSP's event-focused B2B security and traffic management portfolio.
• Showsec: UK-based specialist crowd management and event security firm providing stewarding, security and access control at sport, music and live events. Directly comparable to CSP in services offered, customer base (UK stadiums, arenas, festivals) and contract-based B2B GTM.
• FGH Security: UK event security and crowd management company delivering stewarding, door supervision and traffic marshalling for stadia, music venues and public events. Directly comparable to CSP's SIA-licensed crowd and security service line.
• Wilson James: UK security and event services specialist with a focus on logistics, traffic management and crowd safety for major venues and infrastructure projects. Comparable to CSP's combined parking/traffic/security offering for high-profile event customers.
• Lodge Service International: Long-established UK security and event services company providing guarding, crowd management and event-day operations. Comparable to CSP's mix of security, stewarding and venue support services in the UK market.

Broad incumbents

• Mitie Security: Large UK facilities management and security firm with event, venue and public-space security offerings. Comparable to CSP's venue security and stewarding work but operated within a broader outsourced services portfolio.
• Securitas UK: Global guarding and event security provider operating across commercial, public event and venue markets. Comparable to CSP's SIA security and stewarding services as part of a much wider facilities/security portfolio.
• G4S (Allied Universal): Global security services major with a UK event and stewarding practice serving stadia, arenas and public gatherings. Overlaps with CSP on security, access control and venue services but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• OCS Group UK: International facilities services provider with strong UK venue and event security presence, including stadia and large public events. Comparable to CSP's venue services arm but as part of a wider integrated facilities business.
• Sodexo UK: Global facilities management and live-events services group with stadia and venue experience (including hospitality and security). Partially overlaps CSP's integrated venue services model from a broader facilities perspective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cspfacilities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csp-ltd-
• Instagraminstagram.com/cspltd

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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