- Trusted by over 7,600+ customers
Fire and Security Solutions for government
Protect every person, place and asset across your estate.
Target quality, compliance and cost effectiveness with our self-delivered fire and security solutions. From government offices to critical environments, we have vast experience protecting the varied infrastructure at the heart of the UK.
Proven Experience. Real Scale.
We provide fire alarm systems and ongoing support across healthcare, education, logistics, retail, commercial property and more — combining technical expertise with dependable delivery.
40+ years
of experience and expertise
7,600+
customers entrust us with 160,000+ sites
800+
specialist engineers provide 24/7 coverage and rapid response
The UK’s largest
self-delivering fire and security business
A proven partner of the UK government
For years, Mitie has worked with government departments, including the Home Office, Ministry of Justice and Department for Transport, to protect properties, employees and services.
We understand how crucial it is for you to reduce risk on time and within budget. So we self-deliver bespoke, cost-effective fire and security solutions that maintain the highest levels of safety, security and compliance.
Our services are provided by experts, supported by award-winning technology and built on 40 years’ industry experience.
- All services are carried out by qualified professionals
- We will always put you first to meet your needs
Our services
We are a proven and trusted partner to the UK government, providing scalable, end-to-end fire and security services to protect the people, places and assets that keep our countries running.
- Design and specification
Our expert teams will design vendor-agnostic solutions aligned with the specific needs of key government buildings and your budgetary requirements. Whether you need an out-of-the-box fire detection and security systems or a bespoke, AI-enabled solution, we have you covered.
- Installation and commissioning
We’re used to meeting the strict compliance demands associated with government buildings. To ensure consistency, we self-deliver all of our systems across the UK in line with the latest industry regulations and your unique requirements.
- Maintenance and servicing
Government estates often comprise a complicated landscape of historic and cutting-edge facilities. To make sure every building of every type runs optimally, we provide remote monitoring and predictive planned maintenance, supported by unrivalled industry data. For you that means reduced downtime and the peace of mind your people are protected at all times and your properties perform reliably year round.
- Repairs and emergency support
Our certified engineers have vast experience working with government properties, assets and employees. Situated all over the UK, they’re always on hand to provide emergency response and repairs in times of need. We already provide rapid response to over 160,000 UK sites.
- Compliance and documentation
Navigating changing compliance landscapes across sprawling and complex estates can be a major challenge. But our experience means we can make the complex simple. With a deep understanding of current and evolving legislation, we’ll help you understand, meet and report on compliance requirements so you have one less thing to worry about.
Solutions for every sector
As the UK’s leading fire and security provider – and trusted government partner – we provide a wide range of services to the following areas in the public sector.
Central Government
We protect and modernise the diverse, extensive estates at the heart of the UK’s government. So you can focus on delivering the services the country needs.
Local Government
Bring peace of mind to public spaces and protect the people that use them with fire and security solutions for your local government.
Critical National Infrastructure
Make sure the UK’s critical national infrastructure operates uninterrupted. Our fire and security solutions span government, transport, utilities, data centres, power plants, telecoms infrastructure and more.
Defence
Mitie supports our armed forces with fire and security solutions for the UK’s military bases. Learn how our experienced, nationwide workforce and advanced technology can help to protect your sites.
Education
Ensure safe, productive environments to deliver the highest standards of education with dedicated fire and security experts.
Justice and Immigration
Protect properties and people within the immigration, justice and care sectors with bespoke, self-delivered services.
Healthcare
Our award-winning work with the NHS means that we now work with over 40 NHS Trusts, protecting healthcare providers, patients, visitors and large, complex estates.
Social Housing
Safeguard social housing residents with reliable, closely monitored fire and security measures.
Services delivered directly by our expert engineers
Our proven self-delivery model means you can gain peace of mind from a single, trusted partner. Instead of juggling subcontractors, you get one point of contact, greater consistency and complete quality assurance.
With engineers all over the UK, you also get a familiar team that understands your specific needs – and is always on hand to provide a rapid response.
Designed to meet UK standards
All our systems are designed to meet the latest standards and regulations so you comply with legislation, like the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
And as legislation changes, you have a trusted partner that can make sure you navigate the complex world of compliance.
FAQ: Government Fire & Security Solutions
What does Mitie Fire & Security cover?
Our fire and security services cover active and passive fire protection, security systems and remote monitoring and intelligence. We protect over 160,000 environments across the UK, including key government buildings and the UK’s most critical infrastructure.
Are fire and security measures legally required?
There are strict legal requirements around fire safety measures in non-residential buildings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Building owners are responsible for carrying out risk assessments and ensuring the equipment is available to protect building occupiers.
Similarly, government buildings face mandatory obligations for public safety, anti-terrorism and information security.
How often should systems be maintained?
Fire alarms typically require professional servicing at least every 6 months, while fire extinguishers require an annual service alongside extended services every five to ten years. Security systems, like CCTV and access control systems, also require annual servicing to perform at their optimum.
In many cases, these needs can be met by a combination of scheduled maintenance, monitoring and predictive planned maintenance. With the right balance of these approaches, you can easily maintain compliance and intervene at crucial points to reduce downtime.
Who is responsible for ensuring fire safety and security?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a public building has a “responsible person” who is legally responsible for fire safety. This can be an employer, building owner or managing agent, for instance.
As maintaining fire safety and security can be complicated, these people often seek support from experts to identify risks, reduce hazards and choose the most appropriate safety systems.
What can a fire safety and security expert help with?
The right partner will enable you to meet all fire and safety requirements across the entirety of your estate, without introducing unnecessary complexity or exceeding budgets. They will identify and prioritise risk, design, install and maintain systems and make sure you understand, meet and can report on compliance.
By adding this end-to-end expertise to your team, you can simplify the task of keeping your people, properties and assets safe.
Protect people, assets and places with an established government partner
Safeguard the infrastructure and people the UK depends on – with a partner you can depend on.
To discuss your specific needs, get in touch.