The British Library, a major UK heritage site in London St Pancras, will be secured with the support of STM Group (UK) from 1 July 2023.
Renowned for housing one of the largest global collections of printed and digital material, the British Library is the UK’s national library. It holds over 170 million items, ranging from newspapers and maps to sound recordings, patents, academic journals and more.
As IFSEC Insider found out from its Head of Security, Riyaz Somani, last year, the site requires an extensive commitment to managing high level security processes to guard its assets and keep public traffic flowing through freely.
From 1 July 2023, STM Group (UK) will support the delivery of securing the British Library. The company says it looks forward to leveraging its extensive experience, expertise, and levels of commitment, in ensuring the security and safety of the Library’s collections, as well as its staff and many visitors.
The STM team assigned to the contract consists of a significant number of dedicated personnel, requiring a diverse range of skill sets, including expertise in safeguarding cultural institutions.
The on-site team will undertake a comprehensive range of duties, including perimeter security, access control, patrolling and response, event support, and visitor management.
The contract awarded to STM Group (UK) Ltd is for an initial three-year period, with the option for extensions.
STM Group Chairman, Perry Simpson, expressed his delight at being presented with this exciting opportunity, stating: “Being chosen as the security service provider for the British Library, a notable cultural institution both in the UK and internationally, is a remarkable endorsement of the underlying confidence our clients have in STM’s capability to deliver high profile security services in sophisticated and sensitive environments.”
The security services provider acknowledges the British Library’s critical role as a custodian of the world’s most comprehensive research collection and is committed to deploying highly skilled security personnel, supported by state-of-the-art security systems, to ensure a safe, secure, and inviting environment for all who visit and work within this revered institution.
