Trigion Security Services Ltd

What Trigion Security Services Ltd does

Trigion Security Services Ltd is the UK security arm of the Dutch family-owned Facilicom Group, providing integrated manned guarding and electronic fire and security services to corporate, commercial, construction, retail, automotive/logistics, real estate, educational, and residential customers across London and the South East of England. Founded in the UK in 1995 and tracing heritage to the 1966-established parent group, Trigion differentiates through an in-house NSI Gold and SIA accredited Security Operations Centre that provides 24/7 CCTV monitoring, remote verification, and audio challenge, combined with 'Hostmanship'-trained security officers and bundled single-contract pricing that integrates guarding with electronic systems (CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarms, ANPR, video entry, and thermal imaging).

The company's product portfolio spans Manned Security Services (static officers, mobile patrols, key-holding, emergency response), Electronic Fire and Security Systems (installation, maintenance, monitoring of CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarms including aspirating smoke detection), Front Desk/Concierge services, and add-on modules such as Fever Monitoring Thermography (launched 2020 in response to COVID-19). Technology integration combines computer-vision features (facial recognition, video analytics, thermal sensing) with disciplined BS7499/BS7858/BS7984-compliant processes and NSI/SIA accredited operations, aimed at enabling multi-year integrated contracts rather than point sales of guarding hours.

Trigion makes money primarily through recurring managed-service contracts — multi-year integrated packages, subscription-based 24/7 SOC monitoring, project-based electronic system installation fees plus ongoing maintenance. Pricing is quote-based and tailored, with bundled integrated packages replacing separate equipment and hourly-rate guarding invoices. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales plus referral/word-of-mouth from existing blue-chip clients (BP, Laing O'Rourke, GEFCO, IM Group, CREMS) and from sister company Facilicom Cleaning. Headcount of 171 supports a sub-£20M UK revenue base, growing 5-6% annually under a stated 6% growth target, with operating margin boosted by a deliberate mix shift toward the higher-margin electronics division.

Name

Trigion Security Services Ltd

Legal name

Trigion Security Services Ltd

Website

https://trigion.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trigion Security Services Ltd is the UK security arm of Dutch family-owned Facilicom Group, providing integrated manned guarding and electronic fire and security systems to enterprise and commercial customers across London and the South East. It offers 24/7 SOC-monitored CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarm installation plus on-site officers under multi-year integrated contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response (BPAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Manned security services
• Electronic security systems
• CCTV monitoring services
• Facilities security management
• Integrated security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sidcup

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manned Security Services: Providing static security officers, mobile patrols, key-holding, alarm response, and emergency response services on contractual basis. Revenue generated through service contracts with hourly rates or fixed pricing.
2. Electronic Fire and Security Systems: Installation, maintenance, and monitoring of electronic security systems including CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire alarms, and fire suppression. Includes both project-based installation fees and ongoing monitoring service contracts.
3. Integrated Security Packages: Combined technical and manned security solutions delivered as single package pricing, spreading costs over contract length and eliminating separate invoicing for equipment and guarding services.
4. Monitoring Services: 24/7 security operations centre providing CCTV monitoring, alarm response, and remote verification services to contracted customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trigion Security Services Ltd provides integrated manned guarding and electronic fire and security system solutions to commercial, corporate, and public sector clients across the UK, primarily in London and the South East. Services include static security officers, mobile patrols, key-holding, alarm response, CCTV monitoring via an in-house NSI and SIA accredited Security Operations Centre, installation and maintenance of intruder alarms, access control, and fire detection systems. The company offers combined 'technology plus people' packages delivered under a single contract.

Product overview

Trigion Security Services Ltd offers an integrated security solution combining manned guarding services with electronic fire and security systems. The core product portfolio consists of Manned Security Services (static officers, mobile patrols, key-holding, emergency response) and Electronic Fire and Security Systems (CCTV monitoring, access control, fire alarms). Additional services include Front Desk/Reception/Concierge, Fever Monitoring Thermography, and Key Holding. The company positions itself as a single-source provider offering both manned and electronic security from one supplier, enabling clients to receive integrated 24/7 security coverage through a combined technical and guarding solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manned Security Services Professional guarding services including static security officers, mobile patrols, key-holding, and emergency response. Guards receive training in security protocols and 'Hostmanship' customer service skills, intended for corporate, commercial, construction, and residential clients.
• Electronic Fire and Security Systems Installation, maintenance, and monitoring of intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, video entry, perimeter detection systems, and fire alarm systems. Includes 24/7 monitoring service via in-house security operations centre, intended for commercial and corporate clients.
• Fire Systems Comprehensive fire protection including smoke/heat/flame detection, aspirating smoke detection, conventional and analogue addressable systems, voice evacuation systems, sprinkler systems, and fire consultancy for commercial premises.
• CCTV Monitoring Remote CCTV monitoring with audio challenge facilities via in-house security operations centre. Includes high resolution cameras, covert CCTV, intelligent perimeter protection, video analytics, facial recognition, and thermal imaging, intended for continuous surveillance of client sites.
• Key Holding Rapid response to incidents including burglary, fire, flood, or alarm mis-operation. Mobile units with real-time tracking devices respond to emergencies. Service monitored and inspected to BS7499 standard, intended for commercial premises owners.
• Mobile Patrols Fully equipped patrol vehicles perform routine inspections and unscheduled visits. Tasks include premises locking, incident response, and coordination with CCTV monitoring services, intended for sites requiring flexible, on-call physical security presence.
• Front Desk, Reception, Concierge Services Reception area management including concierge, meet and greet, building perimeter access control, and site security management. Staff trained in hospitality and customer service, intended for prestige office buildings and commercial premises.
• Fever Monitoring Thermography Thermal camera solutions for fever screening including hand-held units, arch-based systems for entry points, and fixed installation systems. Designed for COVID-19 response and workplace safety at personnel entry points.
• Access Control Systems Comprehensive access control including audio/video entry systems, coded access, proximity access control, biometric reader systems, ANPR identification, electronic turnstiles, electric gates, and rising bollards for controlled entry to premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings of over £2 million over two years for integrated security solution client
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Facilicom GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Facilicom Group acquired Complete Property Security (CPS) in 2006, which operates independently under the Trigion brand. Facilicom is a Dutch-based, family owned business established in 1966, with €1.5bn turnover and 28,000+ employees across Netherlands, Belgium, UK, and Ireland. Trigion is the UK security division of Facilicom Group.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo Security UK: UK subsidiary of Sodexo providing security and related soft services to corporate, public, and healthcare customers. Overlaps with Trigion's enterprise customer base in integrated security contracts but competes as part of a broader facilities services portfolio.
• Securitas UK: UK arm of the global Securitas AB, providing manned guarding, mobile patrols, and electronic security across all UK regions. Directly comparable to Trigion's integrated service model but at vastly greater national scale, making it the dominant incumbent Trigion competes against in London/South East tenders.
• Mitie Security: Mitie's security division offers manned guarding, key holding, and security technology across the UK. As a FTSE-listed facilities services group, Mitie is a broad incumbent and direct competitor for the same enterprise contracts Trigion targets, particularly in commercial property and corporate headquarters.
• OCS Group UK: International facilities services group with a substantial UK security division offering manned guarding, key holding, and security systems. Overlaps with Trigion's integrated proposition but operates at broader scale across multiple service lines beyond security.

Direct peers

• VSG (Vision Security Group): UK integrated security provider offering manned guarding, mobile patrols, and electronic security systems. Directly comparable to Trigion's bundling model and similar in scale to mid-market UK security contracts.
• Cordant Security: UK-focused security provider offering manned guarding, key holding, and electronic security services. Comparable in size and service breadth to Trigion, with similar target segments in commercial, retail, and public-sector contracts.
• Wilson James: UK independent security specialist offering integrated manned and electronic security solutions with a strong London and South East focus — almost identical geographic and service profile to Trigion. Comparable in size and target market, making it Trigion's closest direct peer in the integrated mid-market segment.
• Fiber Security (Axis Security / Loomis): UK security services provider offering manned guarding and integrated security solutions, now part of Loomis. Comparable to Trigion's integrated electronic and manned guarding proposition, particularly in London-centric commercial property.
• Bidvest Noonan: UK and Ireland security and facilities services provider offering manned guarding, mobile patrols, and integrated security technology. Directly comparable to Trigion's integrated model and similarly mid-market in scale, with overlapping customer base in commercial property and retail.

Emerging players

• Amulet (Churchill Group): UK security and support services provider under Churchill Group, offering manned guarding and integrated security solutions. Comparable mid-market positioning to Trigion with growing focus on technology-augmented guarding, presenting direct competitive overlap in regional UK tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FacilicomUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trigion-security-services-ltd

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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