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Approved Contractor Scheme

Awarded to British Assessment Bureau Limited, Insight Certification Ltd T/A NSI, Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board

Security Industry Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 3 December 2024
Deadline
Closed 9 January 2025

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Overview

The Security Industry Authority has awarded a concession contract to three UKAS accredited certification bodies—British Assessment Bureau Limited, Insight Certification Ltd T/A NSI, and Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board—to deliver assessment services for the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), which inspects private security businesses operating in the UK. The contract runs for 2 years with optional 12-month extension periods (up to 4 years total), and operates on a concession basis with no direct monetary consideration between the SIA and the concessionaires, who compete for customers. The award was completed on 16 June 2025.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£12,500,000
Procedure
Other - Concession contract - open procedure
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 December 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Corporate governance rating services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3
Award date
16 June 2025
Contract period
6 October 2025 → 7 October 2029
Contract length
4 years
Against estimate
100% below
Winners
  • British Assessment Bureau Limited
  • Insight Certification Ltd T/A NSI
  • Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board

This contract ends on 7 October 2029.

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Market context

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Security Industry Authority in the last 12 months

15

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    31 October 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    3 December 2024

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