A Trusted Security Company Serving Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
From our head office in Hull and regional offices in Grimsby and Lincoln, we deliver security guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response, CCTV monitoring and technical security solutions for businesses and public-sector organisations.
SPS Security provides SIA-licensed security guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response, CCTV monitoring and vacant property inspections across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Established in 1992, SPS operates with directly employed officers, local management and 24/7 control room support from regional offices in Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln — covering Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, York and surrounding areas. Businesses can request a quote, compare service models, or start with a Security Review to identify the right solution.
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24/7
Operational Support
Control room support day and night
98%
Direct Employment
A stable employed officer base
100%
GPS Reporting
Verified visits, patrols and attendance
Full Coverage
Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
Local teams across our core region
100%
Local Management Cover
Named supervisors and clear escalation
Since 2007
SIA Approved Contractor
ACS status held continuously
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These are the main service options most clients compare.
Security Guarding
Best for
Commercial & industrial premises requiring a consistent, visible on-site presence
SIA-licensed officers delivered by our own directly employed teams — not subcontracted. We assign named officers to sites where possible, maintain low turnover, and provide monthly performance reporting as standard.
- SIA licensed officers matched to your site and risk profile
- Clear access control, incident response and escalation procedures
- Daily supervision and local management oversight
- Full reporting and accountability on every shift
Mobile Patrols
Best for
Sites needing visible deterrence and documented proof of presence without full-time guarding
Scheduled and reactive patrol visits across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Every visit is GPS-verified with a time-stamped arrival and departure log. Ideal as a standalone service or layered with keyholding.
- GPS-verified patrols with exact time, route and duration
- Flexible visit frequency based on your site risk
- Incident reporting with photos and management escalation
- Visible deterrence to staff, visitors and intruders
Keyholding & Alarm Response
Best for
Any business that needs professional out-of-hours alarm response without burdening staff
When your alarm activates, our trained responders attend, investigate, and resolve — so your staff don't have to. GPS-tracked, time-stamped, and reported. Strong local accountability across the region.
- Fast, professional response to alarm activations
- No risk to your staff from out-of-hours callouts
- Full incident reporting and escalation if required
- GPS-tracked attendance with clear audit trail
Vacant Property Inspections
Best for
Managing agents, landlords, and property owners with unoccupied commercial premises
Insurance-compliant inspection visits with GPS-verified attendance records. We inspect, document, and report — providing the evidence trail your insurer requires and the early-warning detection your property needs.
- Scheduled inspections with full photographic reporting
- Early identification of damage, intrusion or risk
- Compliance support for insurance requirements
- Clear audit trail for managing agents and landlords
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Trusted Across the Region
Clients We Work With
A selection of organisations that trust SPS Security with their site protection across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Over 30 years of experience
We bring practical security experience built over more than three decades across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Transparent cost guidance
We help clients understand likely costs early, before a formal quotation is requested.
Practical advice before quotation
We aim to help clients make sense of the options first, not rush them into the wrong service model.
Avoid overpaying or misbuying
We help clients review what level of service is actually needed so they do not over-specify or under-protect the site.
Employed officers and local management
SPS combines employed teams, local supervision and regional management cover to support dependable delivery.
Reporting, supervision and accountability
Clear reporting, management oversight and visible accountability help clients see what is happening on site day to day.
What good reporting and supervision should look like.
Good delivery should be visible in reporting, supervision and clear proof that visits, incidents and response activity are being properly managed.
This section is about accountability, operational visibility and evidence that standards are actually being maintained.
Monthly Security Report
March 2026 · Site Summary
Scheduled visits completed and verified
Patrols should show when the officer arrived, when they left and what was checked. GPS verification gives clients a clear record that the visit happened as planned.
Incidents recorded with clear actions
When something happens, the record should show what was found, what action was taken, who was informed and what happens next. That creates accountability, not just a note on file.
Performance reviewed month by month
Reporting should make it easy to track response times, attendance, incident trends and recurring issues so the service can be challenged and improved.
Patterns identified before they become bigger problems
Repeated alarms, recurring access issues or rising incident volumes need more than repeat attendance. Good management looks for the cause and acts on it.
Supervision and escalation in the right places
Day-to-day delivery works better when officers, supervisors and the control room know who is responsible, when to escalate and how to keep the response controlled.
Consistent standards across multiple sites
For multi-site clients, the service needs to be comparable from site to site so managers can see where performance is strong and where attention is needed.
Client examples across sectors.
Supporting clients across different sectors
Every site has different risks, opening hours and operational pressures. These examples show how SPS Security services are commonly used across commercial, industrial and public-facing environments.
Manufacturing site
Services commonly used
Security guarding, Mobile patrols, Keyholding and alarm response
How this can help
Supports stronger site knowledge, reliable cover and clearer escalation routes.
Regional logistics operator
Services commonly used
Lock-up/unlock, Mobile patrols, Out-of-hours response
How this can help
Supports regular attendance, documented checks and responsive support outside normal operating hours.
Retail park / commercial estate
Services commonly used
Mobile patrols, Vacant property inspections, Alarm response
How this can help
Supports visible checks, incident reporting and managing-agent oversight across multi-tenant sites.
Accreditations and Compliance
Independently assessed. Professionally accredited.
SPS Security Limited (company number 02738677) holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme status, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and is a full member of the British Security Industry Association. Established in 1992, headquartered at Neptune House, Neptune Street, Hull.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SPS Security
SPS Security provides SIA-licensed security guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response, vacant property inspections, CCTV monitoring, rapid deployment CCTV, lock and unlock services, security dog handling and technical security systems across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
SPS Security covers commercial and industrial sites across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, including Hull, Grimsby, Lincoln, Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, York, Scunthorpe, Goole, Beverley, Bridlington and surrounding areas. Operations are managed from three regional offices in Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln.
SPS uses directly employed officers rather than subcontracted teams for core service delivery. Over 95% of contracts are self-delivered, which supports consistency, local supervision, accountability and clearer site reporting.
Yes. SPS Security holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status, assessed by SSAIB and held continuously since 2007. This provides independent assurance of service standards, officer vetting and management processes.
Response times depend on your site location and agreed service level, but SPS uses local teams across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with GPS-tracked attendance and full incident reporting. Alarm response is handled by trained keyholders so your staff do not need to attend out of hours.
SPS works with commercial, industrial, logistics, retail, education, healthcare, public-sector and vacant property clients. Services can be tailored for single sites, estates and multi-site operations across the region.
Yes. SPS can provide standalone services or a layered solution that combines onsite guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response, CCTV monitoring and vacant property inspections based on your risk profile and operating hours.
Costs depend on service type, hours, site location and risk level. SPS provides transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Use our Security Cost Planner for an indicative estimate, or request a tailored quote based on a site assessment.
You can request a quote online, call 01482 226570, or start with a free Security Review to identify the right service model before discussing costs. SPS provides transparent cost guidance with no obligation.
Service Areas
Security services delivered from regional offices across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
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