Bridgegate Security was founded in 1978. Originally known as ‘Dorcare’, the name was changed in 1997 to reflect Bridgegate’s expanding portfolio of services. The company has grown to become the largest independent security supplier to the night time economy. As well as Door Supervisors, Bridgegate provides a wide range of security solutions. These include Static Guard, Events Management, Close Protection and Security Consultancy.

Geographical coverage of Bridgegate’s provision extends across the United Kingdom. Head office is located in Nottingham and a southern office is based in Basingstoke, Hampshire thus further supporting the national footprint. Strong, successful relationships have formed with large plc establishments as well as smaller independent outlets securing Bridgegate’s solid reputation within the industry. Bridgegate prides itself on its ability to cater for the clients’ needs no matter how big or small a project, always providing a full service to the highest standard.

Clients can rely upon Bridgegate to tailor make a package which includes venue risk assessments, personal risk assessments, venue inductions, standards of service, continued professional development of staff as well as ongoing business support. Bridgegate Security encompasses its own training centre. Qualified in-house trainers manage and develop programmes to meet the requirements of both Bridgegate employees and external clients.

Bridgegate Security’s management team possess expertise underpinned by a varied skills set. Members have enjoyed successful careers in areas that range from Police Licensing to Premised Licence Holding. Clients can be confident of Bridgegate’s deep understanding of the security industry from many perspectives. The management team consists of the same experienced members that created the company in 1978, along with a number of additions reflecting Bridgegate’s growth and success.

Bridgegate uniquely guarantees that a member of senior management is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to liaise with clients providing them with additional backup support.