UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

We are seeking to arrange a legal review of future statutory guidance on how the SIA will exercise its functions and powers as the regulator of Martyn's Law. As we are required to produce this guidance under section 12(2)(a) of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, interested parties must be conversant with this Act. The purpose of the review is (i) to identify aspects of the draft guidance that may expose the SIA to avoidable legal or other risks, particularly in terms of potential challenges (on procedural or other grounds) to our regulatory decisions, and (ii) to recommend drafting changes or other steps to manage such risk. We are therefore seeking a legal adviser who can demonstrate experience of: • successfully bringing and/or defending legal challenges to regulatory decisions on procedural and other grounds, and • advising government or regulatory bodies on the drafting of statutory guidance on regulatory powers and procedures. We expect that a firm of solicitors with a specialist regulatory or similar team is a likely source of this advice. The review may also include a requirement for advice on any post-consultation drafting changes. Additional information: Please submit Expressions of Interest, via email, to Jodie.cox@sia.gov.uk

We are seeking to arrange a legal review of future statutory guidance on how the SIA will exercise its functions and powers as the regulator of Martyn's Law. As we are required to produce this guidance under section 12(2)(a) of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, interested parties must be conversant with this act. The purpose of the review is (i) to identify aspects of the draft guidance that may expose the SIA to avoidable legal or other risks, particularly in terms of potential challenges (on procedural or other grounds) to our regulatory decisions, and (ii) to recommend drafting changes or other steps to manage such risk. We are therefore seeking a legal adviser who can demonstrate experience of: • successfully bringing and/or defending legal challenges to regulatory decisions on procedural and other grounds, and • advising government or regulatory bodies on the drafting of statutory guidance on regulatory powers and procedures. We expect that a firm of solicitors with a specialist regulatory or similar team is a likely source of this advice. The review may also include a requirement for advice on any post-consultation drafting changes.

The SIA are currently looking for an off-the-shelf Mobile Device Application for Lone Workers. The Application (must be available on iOS, Android or Windows), will provide an alert function which notifies users emergency contacts and 24/7 monitoring company once triggered. The solution must be Monitored and offer a Manned monitoring centre operating 24/7. The SIA are predominantly based in London, E14 - but the application and associated services must be available throughout the United Kingdom. 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. Further information will be issued at Invitation to Tender. If you think you may have a solution which meets this requirement, please contact us on the below email details.

The purpose of this application is to secure criminal barrister chambers and/or barristers from the Attorney General's Panel to act on behalf of the SIA in criminal proceedings at both the Magistrates Court and Crown Courts. The demand for the various matters will vary dependent on the volume of work, whether it can be covered in-house and whether it attracts levels of sensitivity and/or complexity which will require the instruction of Counsel. The SIA undertakes work across the whole of England so Counsel will be required in both London and regional areas to be able to cover such work if instructed and/or be willing to travel. The specifics of the requirements are detailed below including explicit outputs and inclusive deliverables and include: (a) Written Advices to be completed in a timely manner. (b) Hold case conferences with instructing agents as and when required. (c) Representing the SIA throughout all proceedings; and (d) Occasional virtual training events (common topics include POCA, IPA and criminal law updates). Tenderers will be required to meet the scope, in full, to be eligible for award. It is intended that the award will be made to multiple suppliers.

The SIA are currently looking for an off-the-shelf Mobile Device Application for Lone Workers. The Application (must be available on iOS, Android or Windows), will provide an alert function which notifies users emergency contacts and 24/7 monitoring company once triggered. The solution must be Monitored and offer a Manned monitoring centre operating 24/7. The SIA are predominantly based in London, E14 - but the application and associated services must be available throughout the United Kingdom. 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. Further information will be issued at Invitation to Tender. If you think you may have a solution which meets this requirement, please contact us on the below email details.

The SIA are looking for an established supplier for the provision of the service of legal process to respondents. This will also include tracing enquiries to locate addresses for respondents in the event their current address is not known. 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.

SIA are currently engaging in a discovery phase of how to digitalise the licence checking process out in the field. The research will cover how our agents could use devices / equipment to scan the license cards for an instant check verification.

The SIA are looking for an established suppliers to provide specialist employment law advice and support including preparation for Employment Tribunals, provision of independent decision making on grievance and appeal cases where needed, ad hoc advice on risk and employer liability in regard to employee relations cases. Services include drafting letters , provision of legally privileged advice, completion of grievance and / or appeal cases.

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. The tender procedure will be an Open Tender. If you believe you might be suitable to deliver this requirement, please contact us on the below email details.

The purpose of this application is to secure criminal barrister chambers and/or barristers from the Attorney General's Panel to act on behalf of the SIA in criminal proceedings at both the Magistrates Court and Crown Courts. The demand for the various matters will vary dependent on the volume of work, whether it can be covered in-house and whether it attracts levels of sensitivity and/or complexity which will require the instruction of Counsel. The SIA undertakes work across the whole of England so Counsel will be required in both London and regional areas to be able to cover such work if instructed and/or be willing to travel. The specifics of the requirements are detailed below including explicit outputs and inclusive deliverables and include: (a) Written Advices to be completed in a timely manner. (b) Hold case conferences with instructing agents as and when required. (c) Representing the SIA throughout all proceedings; and (d) Occasional virtual training events (common topics include POCA, IPA and criminal law updates). Tenderers will be required to meet the scope, in full, to be eligible for award. It is intended that the award will be made to multiple suppliers. Tenders will be published via the Home Office eSourcing Portal - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html This opportunity relates to FTS Notice: 2025/S 000-068448 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068448-2025?origin=Dashboard

This is a voluntary Prior Information Notice (PIN) for services likely to be procured in relation to the ACS passport scheme. The purpose of this notice is to alert the supplier community to a potential opportunity, and to assist the Security Industry Authority (SIA) with developing aspects of its procurement strategy. The SIA is reviewing possible options for its Approved Contractor Scheme passport route which is subject to the Concession Regulations 2016. The SIA is responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK. It is an independent body reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA). The SIA’s mission is to deliver proportionate regulation to the private security industry to reduce criminality, protect the public and improve standards under the PSIA. The SIA has two main duties. One is the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry; the other is to manage the voluntary approved contracts scheme for private security organisations. The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is one of the regulatory objectives to be delivered by the SIA as defined within the Private Security Act 2001. ACS is a voluntary scheme of approval for private security businesses operating within the UK. Organisations seeking approval need to be delivering private security related services within the sectors that the SIA licence individuals in. Please see details of what a passport scheme is here Setting up an ACS passport scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)