From Audit to Action: How Contour Secure Drives Estate Standardisation

For many NHS Estates and Facilities teams, the idea of standardising safety systems across multiple sites can feel daunting. With busy live environments, legacy infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance demands, large-scale upgrades must be carefully planned and expertly executed.

That’s why Contour Secure’s Standardisation Programme has been designed as a managed, step-by-step process. From initial audit to full implementation, our approach ensures that the transition to one tamper-resistant locking system is safe, efficient, and tailored to the unique needs of mental health environments.

Step 1: The Estate Audit

Every successful standardisation journey begins with understanding the current landscape.
Our team starts with a comprehensive audit, identifying where legacy locks, mixed systems, or non-compliant fittings are currently in use.

The audit process includes:

• Site inspections to review enclosures such as radiator covers, IPS panels, and fitted furniture.
• Documentation mapping to record existing lock types and key systems.
• Risk assessment to highlight safety, ligature, and hygiene concerns.

This audit provides the foundation for a strategic upgrade plan, giving estates full visibility of their current position before any changes are made.

Step 2: The Upgrade Plan

Following the audit, Contour Secure develops a phased upgrade plan designed to minimise disruption and align with estate priorities.

This includes:

• Detailed scheduling around operational needs and ward occupancy.
• Specification alignment to ensure new locks integrate seamlessly with existing enclosures.
• Procurement coordination to manage materials efficiently.

The goal is a smooth transition from multiple lock types to one consistent, tamper-resistant standard, without affecting day-to-day operations.

Step 3: Supply and Installation

Implementation is carried out by experienced, accredited installation teams who understand the challenges of working in live mental health environments.

All installations follow a strict safety and hygiene protocol to ensure patient welfare and minimal disruption. Each lock is fitted, tested, and documented in line with NHS standards, providing Estates teams with full traceability and confidence in compliance.

Contour Secure’s tamper-resistant locking system is manufactured in the UK, with durable materials designed for long-term reliability in healthcare settings.

Step 4: Ongoing Support and Documentation

Our partnership doesn’t end at installation.

Contour Secure provides post-project support that includes:

• Staff training on access procedures and maintenance.
• Comprehensive documentation to support CQC and HTM audits.
• Maintenance guidance to ensure continued safe performance.

We understand that standardisation is an ongoing commitment. Our support helps ensure the system remains effective and compliant long after the initial rollout is complete.

A Partnership Built for Healthcare

Contour Secure has extensive experience working within mental health environments, understanding the sensitivities and operational demands these settings require.

By acting as a collaborative partner, not just a supplier, we help Estates and Facilities teams achieve a safer, more consistent environment; one that reduces administrative strain and enhances patient safety.

Conclusion: Streamline for Safety and Savings

Standardisation doesn’t have to be complex. With the right partner, it becomes a structured, supported process that delivers lasting results.

From the first audit to the final installation, Contour Secure works alongside NHS Estates teams to simplify, strengthen, and secure their environments through one proven, tamper-resistant locking standard.

Partner with Contour Secure to deliver a safe, compliant, and consistent estate through our full Standardisation Programme.

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