Free Martyn's Law self-assessment tool launched for venues

A facilities and security services provider has launched a free online self-assessment tool to help businesses prepare for Martyn's Law, the forthcoming legislation that will impose protect duty requirements on publicly accessible venues and events. The tool guides users through key areas including risk assessment, security planning, staff training and incident response, offering a structured way to identify gaps and plan for compliance. It reflects growing awareness across the FM and hospitality sectors that regulatory obligations around public safety are set to increase.

For businesses operating commercial fleets that serve venues, events or public spaces—including catering, logistics, maintenance and facilities support—Martyn's Law may have indirect implications. Suppliers accessing sites will likely face stricter security vetting, vehicle checks and access protocols. Fleet records, driver licensing and real-time tracking could become part of supplier assurance requirements, particularly for contracts involving schools, stadiums, government buildings or transport hubs. Compliance with client security expectations will be essential to maintaining access and contract status.

Fleet managers working in or alongside the FM, hospitality and public sector should review whether their vehicle and driver management processes are ready for more rigorous scrutiny. This includes maintaining accurate driver licence checks, ensuring telematics coverage for real-time location visibility, and having clear protocols for vehicle identification and access control. Suppliers that can demonstrate robust fleet governance and security awareness will be better positioned to meet evolving client requirements and reduce contract risk.

Bluepoppy helps businesses operating commercial fleets to maintain compliance, transparency and control across driver licensing, vehicle records and telematics data. Our Fleet Cost Review includes a compliance health check and can identify where processes need strengthening to meet client expectations or regulatory requirements. If you're supporting contracts where security, access or public safety are considerations, we can help you build confidence that your fleet won't be a barrier to growth or a source of risk. Let's talk.

Bluepoppy view: Tighter venue security and protect duty legislation will raise fleet compliance expectations—suppliers need robust processes and visibility to stay contract-ready.

Source: FMJ — summarised and written from a Bluepoppy perspective. We don’t reproduce the original article.