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August  2007

New retail contract for Astute

Astute are awarded the contract for the South East region of Toys R Us.

 

"Astute have been selected because of their obvious commitment to service quality. They have developed an innovative results reporting platform that has impressed us".

 

Joe Swinbanks regional Loss Prevention Manager

 

July 07

 

First ACS Audit Complete

Astute have passed its first ACS audit with no corrective actions required.

 

 

July 07

First Leisure  Contract    

Astute have been awarded its first contract within the leisure industry with Park Resorts.

 

 

Feb 07

 

ISO 9001 – Quality Assurance

Astute are awarded the ISO quality badge

 

The company has had its quality and control procedures independently audited including our compliance with the recognized industry British standards of BS 7499 and BS 7858.

Having passed our audit with flying colours Astute are proud to be able to display the ISO 9001 quality stamp.

The auditor commented positively on our systems in his audit report. A sample extract reads:

"The company has an excellent quality management system with good commitment at all levels. Internal Audits and Management Reviews demonstrate the effectiveness of the system."

ISOQAR Quality Assurance Auditor

 

 

Jan 2007

 

National Contract    

 

Astute win a national contract with Wickes Building Supplies Ltd

 

Astute are proud to announce that following significant account development work their previously regional manned guarding services contract has been extended into a sole National supplier contract.

The contract covers all of Wickes UK stores and is the product of a long prosperous partnership between Astute and the Wickes security team.

"The National Account appointment demonstrates the tangible value clients achieve through our service, reporting technology and key account development programme." 

David Stubbs, Astute Security