Manned Guarding
Overt provides experienced, SIA-licensed manned guarding across Cardiff, South Wales, the South West of England and nationwide. Officers remain on site to deter crime, control access, protect people and assets, and complete agreed tasks with full real-time visibility. Every shift is monitored through live GPS tracking, task confirmation and lone-worker welfare systems, giving clients consistent cover and clear evidence of service delivery.
All officers are SIA licensed (where required), screened to BS 7858:2012 and briefed to a single operating standard. Patrol logs, incident reports and completed tasks are recorded in real time and visible to the client and account manager. This provides an auditable trail that supports both day-to-day management and formal reporting requirements.
Why partner with Overt?
Real-time accountability — Live GPS, task confirmation and lone-worker monitoring create a transparent record of attendance and activity.
Consistent national delivery — Same briefing, response standards and live recording system whether the contract is one site or a multi-site portfolio.
Public sector and complex work experience — Overt is experienced in delivering security for organisations that require a higher level of scrutiny, including Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. We were appointed as security partner for Cardiff Council’s new development in Llanishen following a successful tender process, providing SIA-licensed manned guarding supported by our Overt Detect wireless video verification system.
Social value — Staff are employed locally to the contract where possible, supporting local employment and reducing travel.
Multi-skilled officers and layered options — Guards can undertake additional tasks; many clients combine manned guarding with Overt Detect or mobile patrols for better coverage and cost control.
Dedicated account management — Named contact with clear escalation routes and regular performance reviews.
Pricing Structure & Value
Manned guarding starts from a baseline unit-of-hours rate that can be reduced with multi-service discounts (when combined with services such as patrols, keyholding, alarm response or Overt Detect) or multi-site discounts for clients using Overt across several locations.
FAQs
Are officers SIA licensed and screened?
Yes, Overts officers are SIA licensed where required and screened to BS 7858:2012. This is maintained via our management system and updated every 24 hours.
What accreditations do you hold?
Overt holds the following accreditations SafeContractor, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and full compliance with SIA requirements.
Can you support public sector or framework contracts?
Yes, we currently work with Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council and can provide the method statements, reporting and social-value evidence typically required.
How is service delivery evidenced?
Live GPS tracking, real-time task confirmation, incident reports and patrol logs provide an auditable record.
Do you offer same-day deployment?
Yes, Overt can deploy same-day cover on a nationwide basis.
Can manned guarding be combined with other services?
Yes, common combinations include Overt Detect wireless video verification, mobile patrols and keyholding/alarm response.
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Our Happy Customers
Cardiff Council Local authority for Cardiff
"I have worked with Overt on a number of projects across the Council. They are very professional and demonstrate their full experience and expertise, particularly when it comes to more intrusive or complex jobs.
Steve, the Director, has never failed to impress me with the level of industry knowledge and support he provides. I would have no hesitation in recommending Overt for security-related requirements."