Elite Security

What Elite Security does

Elite Security is a Leeds-based privately held UK security services provider founded in 1994 that designs, installs, and operates integrated security and facilities management solutions for construction, retail, and facilities management clients nationwide. Its core offering spans temporary and permanent CCTV (including proprietary self-designed mobile CCTV towers and solar-powered units), biometric palm-recognition access control, fire alarms, manned guarding, and turnstile/barrier systems, with monitoring handled through an in-house alarm receiving centre.

The technology stack is built around third-party AI-enabled hardware — Hikvision Acusense cameras for AI-based detection, ColorVu and Darkfighter imaging, 360-degree auto-tracking, and ANPR cameras — combined with proprietary mechanical product designs (mobile towers, turnstiles, barriers) and human-in-the-loop remote monitoring. An integrated ARC and national engineer/guard footprint allow Elite to service thousands of sites across the UK.

The business model generates revenue through a mix of equipment sale and hire (especially temporary CCTV towers to construction sites), recurring monitoring and maintenance contracts, installation projects for access control and fire alarm systems, manned guarding subscriptions, and facilities management engagements. Customers include major housebuilders and contractors (Countryside Properties, Kier, Bam Construction, Bellway, Keepmoat), national retailers and hospitality chains (Vision Express, Arcadia Group, Superdrug, Costa Coffee, Burger King, Monsoon), and FM intermediaries (Bellrock, Servest, Atkins, Johnson Controls, Incentive FM), as well as education-sector clients. Go-to-market is direct sales supported by long-tenured relationships with FM firms that channel volume to end sites.

Name

Elite Security

Legal name

Elite Security

Website

https://elite3gs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Elite Security is a Leeds-based UK security services firm that designs, installs, and monitors CCTV, access control, fire alarms, manned guarding, and facilities management solutions for construction, retail, and FM clients nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), 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 industry

Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Construction site security
• CCTV installation
• Manned guarding services
• Access control systems
• Facilities management security

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. CCTV Equipment Sales and Hire: Sale and hire of CCTV systems including temporary and permanent installations. Mobile CCTV towers available for hire with flexible weekly contracts. All-inclusive packages with installation, materials, keyholding, and SIA licensed mobile control officers.
2. Manned Guarding Services: Provision of uniformed security guards, security guards, and keyholder response services. Guards deployed throughout the UK at short notice.
3. Access Control Systems: Installation and maintenance of access control systems including turnstiles, barriers, biometric readers, and networked systems.
4. Fire Alarm Systems: Design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems including addressable, conventional, temporary, and wireless systems.
5. Facilities Management: Property and facilities management services delivering cost reductions averaging 28% through intelligent cost-saving programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elite Security provides integrated physical security services for construction sites, commercial properties, retail, education, and facilities management clients across the UK. Core offerings include temporary and permanent CCTV systems (including self-designed mobile CCTV towers), access control (biometric, turnstiles, barriers), manned guarding and mobile patrols, fire alarm design and maintenance, intruder alarms, and remote CCTV monitoring through its in-house alarm receiving centre. The company also delivers facilities management services targeted at multi-site commercial properties.

Product overview

Elite Security offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated security products and services, primarily focused on protecting construction sites, commercial properties, and valuable assets. The core offering consists of CCTV Systems (temporary and permanent), Access Control, Manned Guarding, Fire Alarms, Facilities Management, and Mobile CCTV Towers. These products work together as an integrated security ecosystem: CCTV systems provide continuous surveillance, Access Control regulates entry, Manned Guarding offers physical security presence, Fire Alarms provide fire protection, Facilities Management delivers ongoing property support, and Mobile CCTV Towers enable rapid deployment for temporary or remote sites. Supporting modules include Biometric Access Systems (hand palm and fingerprint recognition), Barriers and Turnstiles, Intruder Alarms, Remote CCTV Monitoring (24/7 in-house monitoring station), Solar CCTV Solutions, Site Security Planning, Intruder Detection, and Mobile Patrols. The company positions itself as a technology-forward provider, working with manufacturers to create latest-generation security solutions with national UK coverage from their Leeds headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCTV Systems Temporary and permanent CCTV surveillance solutions for construction sites and commercial properties, including HD cameras, 4G connectivity, solar power options, and 24/7 monitoring. Targeted at UK construction firms, retail chains, and commercial property operators.
• Access Control Systems Access control solutions including biometric systems (hand palm and fingerprint recognition), barriers, turnstiles, and scalable networked systems. Designed for construction sites, schools, offices, and commercial facilities needing controlled entry.
• Manned Guarding SIA-licensed uniformed security officers, mobile patrols, and keyholding/response services deployed across the UK at short notice. Served to construction sites, commercial premises, retail, and facilities management clients.
• Fire Alarm Systems Design, installation, and maintenance of fixed, addressable, conventional, wireless, and temporary fire alarm systems. Includes ongoing servicing. Provided to commercial properties, construction sites, and vacant properties.
• Facilities Management Property and facilities management services delivering cost-saving programmes for multi-site commercial portfolios. Marketed as achieving an average 28% reduction in customer facilities management costs while retaining service quality.
• Mobile CCTV Towers Self-designed rapid-deployment CCTV towers at 6.2m height, weighing over 400KG, with 6m extendable mast, vandal-resistant locks, optional solar power and 4G connectivity. Available in Basic, Plus Mast, and Premium Mast variants. Hired primarily by construction companies for temporary site protection, with claimed 60% cost savings over manned guarding.
• Intruder Alarms Temporary and permanent intruder alarm systems providing visual deterrent and 24-hour monitoring. Installed across construction sites, schools, retail parks, and healthcare facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% cost savings over manned guarding with mobile CCTV towers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Securitas AB: Global security services provider offering manned guarding, mobile patrols, and integrated security solutions across commercial and industrial sites. Highly comparable to Elite's manned guarding and site security offerings, but operating at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Mitie Group plc: UK-listed integrated facilities management and security services company. Directly comparable to Elite's combined manned guarding, CCTV/access control, fire safety, and facilities management offering, with national UK coverage and overlap in construction and retail end-markets.
• Banham Group: London-based security and locksmith specialist offering CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and keyholding/response services. Comparable to Elite on access control and intruder detection, with stronger London brand but narrower geographic footprint.
• VPS Group (Site Security): UK and European specialist in vacant property and site security, including temporary CCTV, mobile towers, alarms, and guarding for construction and vacant property. Direct competitor to Elite's construction site CCTV tower and intruder detection offering.
• Amthal Fire & Security: UK integrated security provider offering CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarms, and manned guarding to commercial and residential clients. Closely comparable mid-sized UK peer with similar product breadth and target segments.
• Wilson James Ltd: UK-headquartered security, logistics, and people services provider offering manned guarding, CCTV, and site security across construction, retail, and infrastructure. Comparable to Elite in scope (manned + technology-led security) and customer mix, with national UK coverage.
• Sector Security Services Ltd: UK-wide SIA-approved security provider offering static guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, and CCTV monitoring across construction, retail, and corporate sites. Comparable to Elite's manned guarding and remote monitoring services for similar mid-market enterprise customers.
• OCS Group: International facilities services group with significant UK security, cleaning, and facilities management operations. Comparable to Elite across integrated security + FM bundled offerings, particularly in retail, construction, and commercial property segments.

Others

• Hikvision UK: Global manufacturer of CCTV cameras and surveillance equipment used in Elite's mobile towers, fixed CCTV, and remote monitoring solutions. Not a direct competitor but a key technology supplier whose pricing, product roadmap, and channel decisions materially shape Elite's offering economics.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Universal (G4S): Global security services giant combining Allied Universal and the former G4S, providing manned guarding, monitoring, and integrated security to enterprise and government clients. Overlaps with Elite across static guarding, mobile patrols, and remote monitoring, though at much larger scale and with global breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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