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SIA 926 - Criminal Barristers Chambers 2026

Security Industry Authority

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 16:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 11:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Nov 2025 at 11:29

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 10:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 16:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has awarded a contract titled "SIA 926 - Criminal Barristers Chambers 2026" aimed at securing criminal barrister chambers and barristers from the Attorney General's Panel to act on behalf of the SIA in court proceedings. The procurement, classified under legal advisory and representation services, was conducted through an open procedure by the SIA, a public authority operating under central government. This contract, awarded on 13th May 2026, involves services across the UK and entails a contract period starting from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2028, with a potential extension subject to performance and funding. The procurement stage is currently complete, with HARCOURT CHAMBERS' SERVICES LIMITED, 12CP Barristers, and 23 ESSEX CHAMBERS LLP being the awarded suppliers.

This tender presents ample opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal advisory and representation services. Given the requirement for legal expertise in criminal proceedings, barrister chambers or legal firms adept in handling cases at Magistrates and Crown Courts would find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this contract could enable these businesses to expand their reach within the public sector, enhance their service portfolio, and leverage the opportunity to collaborate with a central government public authority like the SIA. The dual focus on quality and price within the tender provides an ideal landscape for businesses with both competitive rates and a high standard of service delivery to thrive and grow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIA 926 - Criminal Barristers 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 scope of this requirement will include agreeing to proposed draft terms and conditions and submitting rates which will enable the SIA to instruct a supplier to perform the requirement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any extension will be subject to need of the business, performance of the supplier and available funding.

Planning Information

Expressions of Interest shall be submitted to jodie.cox@sia.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05970e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044129-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£155,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 24 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-09-18

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

12CP Barristers

23 ESSEX CHAMBERS LLP

HARCOURT CHAMBERS' SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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