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SIA 924 - Interim Employment Law Advice

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has concluded a public procurement process titled "SIA 924 - Interim Employment Law Advice," focussed on the provision of legal services within the UK. The process was conducted using a "selective" procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, which implies a pre-selection of potential suppliers. The procurement falls under the services industry category, particularly in legal services, coded as CPV 79100000. The contract period commenced on 11 August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 10 August 2026. The award stage was finalised on 8 August 2025, with the contracting value of £65,000 being shared equally between two awarded suppliers, Wilkin Chapman Group Ltd and Womble Bond Dickinson, for their respective contractual responsibilities.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the legal industry, notably those specialising in employment law. SMEs and socially conscious enterprises are particularly encouraged to compete for such contracts due to the inclusivity highlighted in the tender's suitability criteria. The procurement process, administered by the Security Industry Authority, offers a chance for businesses to establish a work relationship with a reputable public authority and gain experience in providing specialised legal services, which include urgent ad hoc legal support, case-specific advice, and training for SIA staff. Such opportunities are ideal for firms seeking to expand their public sector client base and enhance their portfolio in legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIA 924 - Interim Employment Law Advice

Notice Description

This contract will provide employment law services and advice as follows: (a) Support by legal professionals specialising in employment law to provide ad hoc urgent legal advice, ongoing advice on specific cases, paralegal support for cases, legal assistance in advance of and during Employment Tribunal claims and, where applicable, representation before the Employment Tribunal. (b) Support by a legally qualified independent investigator to conduct workplace investigations where conflicts arise or the matter concerns a particularly sensitive or complex issue, including for time-sensitive cases (grievances, appeals and whistleblowing matters). (c) Provision of training to small groups of SIA staff to support the effective in-house handling of workplace investigations and witness familiarisation training prior to attendance at Employment Tribunals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a1e8753-6f15-46e0-9755-d7ed075fba4b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

WILKIN CHAPMAN GROUP

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON

Further Information

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