OCS, an international facilities management services company, has been appointed by the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) to provide security services, comprising guarding and alarm monitoring.

The HMCTS has invested in new contracts to deliver more time efficient, consistent and user-focused services across its sites.

Effective from April 2020 and working in conjunction with the service, OCS will be providing specialist security and alarm monitoring, under wider efforts from the service to modernise and improve the experience for service users.

OCS will work alongside the service to mobilise the transition period which will see representatives meet to aid the introduction of new processes and solutions offered by the organisation. The contract will see the delivery of guarding, key holding, CCTV alarm monitoring and alarm response under a comprehensive security offering, in sites which are in constant demand and see heavy footfall.

Justice Minister, Chris Philp MP, said: “These new contracts will modernise and enhance the experience of all those using our courts and tribunals, delivering more user-friendly services.

“Our justice system is one of the most advanced in the world and this Government is committed to ensuring it stays that way.”