Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdf-74cf-721e-ad93-e9b24eed0763/approved-contractor-scheme [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Approved Contractor Scheme [Security Industry Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/security-industry-authority) Estimated value £12,500,000 Published 11 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 21 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is inviting UKAS accredited certification bodies to bid for a concession contract to deliver assessment services on our behalf for the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). The period of the agreement is for a period of 2 years with 2 x 12-month optional extension periods (total 4 year term) subject to satisfactory supplier performance. The Security Industry Authority is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office. We were created by the Private Security Industry Act 2001; the Act sets out what we can and cannot do. Under the Act we were required to 'establish a voluntary system of inspection of providers of security services', in essence private security businesses operating in the UK. This inspection is known as the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). Organisations seeking approval are required to be delivering private security related services within the sectors that the SIA licence individuals in. Further information can be found here How to become an SIA approved contractor - GOV.UK ([gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk)). We will be awarding concession contracts to up to 4 UKAS accredited certification bodies to deliver the assessment services for the ACS on behalf of the SIA Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER), only suppliers registered on the Portal can participate. - Registration can be completed online at [homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com](https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com) by following the link 'To register click here'. Please note that, you must have a valid DUNS number (provided by Dun and Bradstreet). - Once registered, suppliers can express an interest for a specific procurement by emailing the name and reference for the procurement and contact details of your organisation to: . - The SIA will then grant access to the relevant procurement on the eSourcing Portal. The registered user will receive a notification email alert once this has been completed. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs) Read full description ## CPV classification Corporate governance rating services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4e2ba125-3e10-48a5-9d8d-995aef658433) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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