Close Protection & Bodyguard Hire
When an event involves a VIP, an executive, a celebrity or anyone at elevated risk, close protection provides a calm, capable presence built around the individual. Our SIA-licensed Close Protection Officers are experienced, discreet and planning-led — most of the work happens before anyone arrives.
We provide individual bodyguards and full CP teams for events, launches, weddings and private occasions across London and the Home Counties, with secure transport and route planning on request.
What’s included
- SIA-licensed Close Protection Officers (CPOs)
- Threat and risk assessment for the principal
- Discreet personal protection at the event
- Secure arrival, departure and route planning
- Liaison with venue and wider event security
- Female CPOs and low-profile options available
From first call to post-event report
Confidential brief
We discuss the principal, the event and any known concerns under strict confidentiality.
Risk assessment
We assess threat, venue, arrival/departure and produce a protection plan.
Protect
CPOs provide close cover at the event, coordinated with event security and transport.
Stand down
Secure departure and a confidential post-event debrief.
What does it cost?
Close protection is quoted per officer per day, varying with the threat level, team size, hours and whether secure transport is required. A single discreet CPO for an event is the most common booking; higher-risk principals may need a small team.
What affects the price
- Assessed threat / risk level
- Team size and hours (day rates apply)
- Secure transport and route planning
- Female CPO or specialist requirements
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Helpful guides
Close Protection & Bodyguard Hire — FAQs
What is close protection?
Close protection is the professional protection of an individual (the “principal”) from risks to their safety. A Close Protection Officer plans around the person — venue, arrival, departure and threats — and provides discreet cover. Our close protection explained guide goes deeper.
Is close protection the same as a bodyguard?
They overlap. “Bodyguard” is the everyday term; “close protection officer” is the licensed, planning-led professional discipline. In the UK, anyone providing close protection for hire must hold an SIA Close Protection licence.
Can you provide a female close protection officer?
Yes. We can provide female CPOs and mixed teams, which is often preferable for certain principals, family events and discreet cover.
Ready to book close protection?
Tell us about your event and we’ll send a clear, all-inclusive quote — usually within a few hours.