Public's Trust and Confidence in the Private Security Industry and the SIA Services.
The SIA has identified a need to increase understanding of public trust and confidence in the private security, and to develop techniques for measuring trust and confidence in it, particularly those which help drive compliance and public protection outcomes.
The SIA have previously used a 'rich picture' to explain and show where we've come from and some of where we might go in the future.
The current 'Rich Picture, now needs a refresh to demonstrate and show how the SIA has evolved as an organisation and to show the SIA's 'Golden Thread' in relation to 'Protecting the Public and Raising standards across the Industry', by working with our partners, local communities and the private security industry. This piece of work will also help to inform the strategy board and future direction and vision of the SIA.
Provision of Interview Recording/Body Worn Video Devices
This requirement is to supply services and goods for devices/hardware and software for the operational use of PACE compliant interview recording/Body Worn Video devices by the Security Industry Authority. The solution must be provided as a cloud hosted solution, preferably via the Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model.
To request the ITQ and associated attachments please email: sia.procurement@sia.gov.uk.
AWARDED - SIA 793 - Digital Support & Improvement' - Legal Support Requirements
1. Purpose - provide legal advice and guidance in support of a Public Procurement project for Digital Services and Support.
2. Scope and deliverables -
a. Provide ad hoc legal / Commercial advice and guidance to the project team.
b. Review procurement documents for completeness
c. Finalise the draft Contract Order Form
d. Support the drafting and finalisation of the contract terms / conditions and schedules.
The requirement is for a research project to help the SIA define the purpose, values and capabilities which underpin good performance within private security roles, aligned with the UK National Qualifications Framework.
This work will form phase one of a project which will lead to the development of a capability framework (profession map), for the private security industry and should be completed by July 2023
Awarded - SIA 795 - Provision of Inquest Chambers 2023
We require a supplier to provide the SIA are currently inviting established barristers' chambers for an inquest/prosecution contract with our organisation.
We hold a number of private criminal inquests and prosecutions in the Magistrates' Courts and Crown Court, including complex Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings each year.
The main services to be delivered are:
1. Inquests (England and Wales)
2. Judicial Review claims arising from inquests (England and Wales)
Awarded - SIA 802 - IT Software and Licencing Contract 2023-2025
The scope of this contract will include a software agent to manage software requirements and licenses on behalf of the SIA.
• The current requirements are including but not limited to;
• Service management platform
• Productivity software, collaboration and cloud-based services
• Digital marketing and creative software
• Remote security scanning software
• File archiver and compressor software
The SIA require Solicitors in Northern Ireland to provide legal services. The supplier will be instructed to provide legal services in the form of legal advice and representation on behalf of the SIA, more specifically concerning:
• Criminal prosecutions before courts in Northern Ireland
• Regulatory appeals
• Claims for judicial review before the appellate courts in Northern Ireland
• Inquests before the Coroner's Court in Northern Ireland; and
• Employment Tribunal claims before Employment Tribunals in Northern Ireland.
We require a supplier to provide the SIA are currently inviting established barristers' chambers to quote for an inquest/prosecution contracts with our organisation.
The supplier will be required to provide legal advice and representation on behalf of the SIA in relation to and before the criminal courts and appellate courts.
The SIA are predominantly based in London, E14 - but the supplier must be available through England and Wales.
SIA (SIA) is a Non-Departmental Public Body that regulates the Private Security Industry. Our Purpose is:
The Security Industry Authority is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry. We are an independent body, established in 2003, reporting to the Home Secretary under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
Our mission is to regulate the private security industry effectively; to reduce criminality, raise standards and recognise quality service. Our remit covers the United Kingdom.
We have two main duties:
• The compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry, and
• To manage the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme.
If you believe you might be suitable to deliver this requirement, please contact us on the below email details.