Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Security Industry Authority
London
UK
E-mail: sia.procurement@sia.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/security-industry-authority
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) Passport Scheme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79212110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 005 320.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Firstly, to be eligible to bid for a passport contract suppliers will need to have created a bespoke passport scheme prior to bidding.
That bespoke scheme needs to comply with the bullets below:
• integrates international, British and other industry standards with the ACS standard.
• recognises other accreditation or certification schemes.
• is accredited by the SIA and quality assured by a UKAS accredited assessment body.
Please see details of what a passport scheme is here Setting up an ACS passport scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This process can take up to one year and with significant costs. Please note that setting up a passport scheme does not guarantee a contract will be awarded to your organisation.
Secondly, once suppliers’ schemes are reviewed and approved by the SIA, they would then be eligible to bid for the passport scheme once it is advertised.
The estimated contract length for successful suppliers would be 2 years maximum.
This exercise is designed to provide a platform for the SIA to brief suppliers on the opportunity. A key ambition of this market engagement is to test the appetite, market capacity, capability, experience, and maturity to be able to provide this service.
Any parties interested in expressing an interest in this opportunity are required to register by emailing sia.procurement@sia.gov.uk and providing details of your organisation and key contact details.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
A notice relating to the Passport Scheme has been published with the following reference: 2024/S 000-003290. As no expressions of interest were received the contract has been awarded using the following exemption: 31, 6, b (ii) from the concessions regulations 2026.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-003290
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 833
Title: Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) Passport Scheme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Insight Certification Ltd T/A NSI
02525516
Maidenhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
2 143.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
3 300.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note: this is a concession contract.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/12/2025