Tuesday 27 September 2022 09:44 AM Parliament's £6m push for MPs to get close protection officers trends now
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MPs are set to get guards at homes, offices and surgeries as part of a big security push after after the killing of Sir David Amess.
Parliament has put out a contract to recruit close protection officers and 'door supervisors' in a bid to minimise the risk of further attacks.
The spend on the measures over the next five years is estimated at £6million including VAT - suggesting that dozens are expected to get the bolstered precautions.
Fears over MPs' safety have been rising for years, with Jo Cox murdered in her Batley & Spen constituency in 2016 and Sir David stabbed to death in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex last year.
The tender document seen by MailOnline said: 'The Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor will provide physical security services on behalf of UK Parliament, including SIA Licensed Close Protection Officers and SIA Licensed Door Supervisors.
'The Contractor will also implement a booking platform allowing a single point of contact for all service bookings.'
Parliament has put out a contract to recruit close protection officers and 'door
