Planning

SIA 937 - Regulatory Legal Advice

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "SIA 937 - Regulatory Legal Advice". The process involves seeking legal services to review future statutory guidance under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. The contract falls under the legal services industry, identified by CPV code 79100000. The procurement is being managed from London, England, with Jodie Cox serving as the contact person. Interested parties are expected to submit their expressions of interest by 18th November 2025, marking the end date for initial engagement. The aim is to find a legal adviser capable of analysing risks and advising on necessary changes to statutory guidance, specifically in the context of Martyn's Law.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, especially those with experience in regulatory legal challenges, statutory guidance drafting, and advising government bodies. Firms with capabilities to support the SIA in identifying potential legal risks and defensive strategies will find this opportunity particularly promising. The procurement method is engagement-focused, and it is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), thus encouraging diverse participation. Solicitors with specialised regulatory teams are ideally positioned to provide the necessary expertise and support for this contract, making it a viable avenue for growth and expansion within the public sector legal advisory domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIA 937 - Regulatory Legal Advice

Notice Description

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 The purpose of the review is (i) to identify aspects of the draft guidance that may expose the SIA to avoidable legal or other risks, particularly in terms of potential challenges (on procedural or other grounds) to our regulatory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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9effb554-ac19-4fb3-877d-1955e162079f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9126eba-a15a-4c69-8a37-e399e5bac09d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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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