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Skills Research

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has completed the procurement process for a research project titled "Skills Research," aimed at reviewing and informing the strategic development of licence-linked qualifications within the private security industry. This award phase follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project, classified under research and development consultancy services, involves a contract valued at £41,586 and is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 12th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. Notable dates in the procurement process include the award on 5th January 2026 and public announcement on 14th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to engage with a prominent regulatory body. Companies with capabilities in research, analysis, and strategic consultancy for the regulatory and security sectors would find this project a robust avenue for business growth. Collaborating with the SIA allows businesses to contribute towards impactful regulatory improvements, aligning industry practices with contemporary developments and future demands.

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Notice Title

Skills Research

Notice Description

This research is required to inform the Security Industry Authority's (SIA) licence linked qualification strategic review. The research will be for internal use, to help the SIA engage with those working in and alongside the private security industry as part of the review of licence-linked qualifications. It will help to give the SIA an idea of how fit for purpose the current requirements are, how the industry might respond to new developments and changes and inform the future development of regulation accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1c8d016-cdb5-4e6e-aafe-815c3a8bf0e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd574739-0194-4feb-8199-30a3a2af4d10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,586 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sia.procurement@sia.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

TOUCHSTONE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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