Planning

SIA 926 - Criminal Barrister's Chambers 2026

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 10:50

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is planning a public procurement process titled "SIA 926 - Criminal Barrister's Chambers 2026," aimed at securing criminal barrister chambers and/or barristers to act on behalf of the SIA in proceedings across England, including London and regional areas. This procurement, related to legal advisory and representation services with the CPV code 79110000, is currently in the planning stage under the initiation type "tender." The procurement method is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is tagged as "planned." Key dates include a future notice date set for 17th November 2025, and the contract period is from 14th March 2026 to 14th March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept at handling criminal cases that necessitate the involvement of barristers. Given its open procurement method, it is accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of providing comprehensive legal representation, timely written advice, and conducting case conferences. Additionally, there is an opportunity for engaging in occasional virtual training events. The contract award intends to enlist multiple suppliers, further broadening the scope for business growth and collaboration through this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIA 926 - Criminal Barrister's Chambers 2026

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710c2c1d-5c94-472b-8cdd-4ec6f6ad2a3a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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