Morrisons Appoints OCS to Deliver a Data Led National Security Model

OCS has been awarded a major UK-wide contract to deliver security services for Morrisons, supporting one of the country’s most recognised retailers across its stores, logistics, and manufacturing operations.

The new agreement strengthens a relationship that spans more than a decade and will see OCS take responsibility for a fully integrated security service covering all Morrisons sites nationwide. As part of the transition, more than 1,000 colleagues will join OCS, building a single, national security workforce supported by over 200 additional roles created through the contract.

Driving a Unified, Intelligence Led Security Model

OCS will introduce a centrally coordinated, intelligence-led approach that combines live data, analytics, and local knowledge to enhance decision-making across the estate. This national hub will provide clearer visibility of risk, support faster responses, and help both organisations address emerging industry challenges proactively.

Over the next three years, OCS and Morrisons will also work together to develop a future-focused security model, including the phased introduction of AI-enabled analytics, body-worn systems, and enhanced digital reporting tools designed to improve safety, service consistency, and operational efficiency.

Supporting Communities Through Learning, Development, and Social Value

The contract also reflects a shared commitment to social value. Through OCS’s People into Work programme and colleague development pathways, individuals facing barriers to employment will be supported into long-term security careers. New and transferring colleagues will receive focused training, access to professional accreditation, and well-being support to build rewarding careers across the retail sector.

Together, Morrisons and OCS are creating safer, more resilient, and more efficient retail environments across the UK, powered by a unified security workforce and driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and community impact.