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Kings Guarding Solutions Awarded Unipart In-House Guarding Operations Contract

February 24, 2026

Kings Guarding Solutions, the specialist guarding division of Kings Secure Technologies (KST), is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the manned guarding contract for Unipart who are a leading Logistics Supply Chain company. This significant development marks a new chapter in the longstanding partnership between Unipart and Kings Secure Technologies, underscoring a shared commitment for security excellence and to keep Unipart operations and customer assets secure.

The collaboration between Unipart and Kings Secure Technologies has been built on mutual trust and dedication over several years. This latest contract award is a testament to the strong working relationship and shared values between both organisations, ensuring Unipart’s operational environments remain safe, secure and welcoming for all.

As part of this transition, more than 80 members of Unipart’s existing in-house security team will be integrated into the Kings Guarding Solutions family. The safeguarding of staff welfare is a top priority, and both companies have been fully committed to ensuring a seamless onboarding process. Comprehensive support is provided to all colleagues, guaranteeing continuity of service and upholding the high standards that Unipart expects.

Commenting on the contract award, Carrie Forsyth, Managing Director of Kings Guarding Solutions, said: “We are thrilled to be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing Unipart’s guarding operations. Our focus will be on delivering a smooth transition and maintaining the exceptional level of service that Unipart is known for. We look forward to building on our successful partnership.”

Brandon Mahon, Unipart’s Security Director added: “Our Security function is a critical business enabler: it is integral to creating a safe working environment that aligns with Unipart’s Zero Harm ethos, and keeps Unipart operations and customers’ assets secure. The Kings Secure Technologies group of companies has been a valued partner for several years, and we are confident that Kings Guarding Solutions will bring the same dedication and professionalism to our in-house security operations. The well-being of our staff is of utmost importance, and we are pleased to see a strong commitment to their integration and ongoing support.”

This contract award represents a positive step forward for both organisations. Kings Guarding Solutions and Unipart are united in their focus on delivering a safe and secure working environment to create a safe and secure working environment that aligns with Unipart’s Zero Harm ethos.

 

About the Kings Secure Technologies group of companies

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) is a leading group of companies providing specialist solutions within the Risk, Security and Fire and Life Safety systems sector and operating in a wide range of industries. With our head office based firmly in West Yorkshire and satellite offices in Scotland, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the South East and South West, we focus on delivering cutting-edge innovative solutions ensuring a full end-to-end risk management approach for our clients.

Our fully-protected and highly-accredited Technology Monitoring Centre (K-SOC), alongside our Compliance & Risk Management solution from Quidvis provide our clients with round-the-clock monitoring and intelligence-led analysis and reporting, actively preventing criminal activity on our clients’ sites.  For more information go to: www.kingsltd.co.uk

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