OCS strengthens long-term security partnership with TESCO

OCS has secured a significant new security partnership with Tesco, supporting approximately 300 stores across Scotland and Northern Ireland. The contract strengthens a relationship built on 19-plus years of collaboration between the two organisations.

The partnership brings around 300 security officers into OCS through a structured TUPE Regulations transfer process. Colleagues will provide visible reassurance in stores, adopt a customer service-focused approach to safety and co-ordinate mobile patrols across a broad and diverse retail estate.

The delivery model is built around resilience, consistency and a people-centred service, thereby ensuring colleagues and customers across each location feel supported and secure.

Tesco selected OCS based on the strength of its scalable delivery model, the company’s experience in managing large multi-site operations and its commitment to community-based crime prevention.

Ultimately, the service aims to deliver clear outcomes: safeguarding people, enhancing the in-store store experience and fostering constructive relationships with local authorities where crime and anti-social behaviour present challenges.