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title: "SIA 815 - Criminal Prosecution Chambers"
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# SIA 815 - Criminal Prosecution Chambers

Buyer: SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b62610f-6b6a-45f4-86f1-21d9bbc39577

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## Summary

The Security Industry Authority (SIA), a UK Non-Departmental Public Body regulating the Private Security Industry, has awarded a contract named "SIA 815 - Criminal Prosecution Chambers" to multiple large barristers' chambers for legal services. The accelerated open procedure was used, with a tender period ending on 26th July 2023 and a contract period starting on 15th September 2023. The contract value is £225,000 GBP. The contract is active until 14th September 2025.

The tender "SIA 815 - Criminal Prosecution Chambers" offers an opportunity for legal firms experienced in criminal courts and appellate work to engage with the Security Industry Authority. The tender aims to provide legal advice and representation, primarily in London, E14, but applicants must cover England and Wales. The procurement method is selective, and the contract period extends from 14th August 2023 to 13th August 2025. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate based on the suitability criteria.

## Notice

We require a supplier to provide the SIA are currently inviting established barristers' chambers to quote for an inquest/prosecution contracts with our organisation. The supplier will be required to provide legal advice and representation on behalf of the SIA in relation to and before the criminal courts and appellate courts. The SIA are predominantly based in London, E14 - but the supplier must be available through England and Wales. SIA (SIA) is a Non-Departmental Public Body that regulates the Private Security Industry. Our Purpose is: The Security Industry Authority is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry. We are an independent body, established in 2003, reporting to the Home Secretary under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Our mission is to regulate the private security industry effectively; to reduce criminality, raise standards and recognise quality service. Our remit covers the United Kingdom. We have two main duties: * The compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry, and * To manage the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme. If you believe you might be suitable to deliver this requirement, please contact us on the below email details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f4208e-7a2d-4bd3-8765-8baae7b0ce1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2023 - 14 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | 23 ESSEX STREET CHAMBERS; 33 BEDFORD ROW; 7 BEDFORD ROW; TWO HARCOURT BUILDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f4208e-7a2d-4bd3-8765-8baae7b0ce1e
- 12 Jul 2023 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab085cc2-4224-4d81-ade7-1de8a76fe662
- 12 Jun 2023 at 13:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb89e1fc-c705-4489-a003-129094774c98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f4208e-7a2d-4bd3-8765-8baae7b0ce1e
  13th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab085cc2-4224-4d81-ade7-1de8a76fe662
  12th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb89e1fc-c705-4489-a003-129094774c98
  12th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/831b228a-f8a2-4842-8267-65bd3f584baf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4abfdcb3-3e9e-49ff-88ef-13d00da729ef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/636adbd0-1558-46c0-b209-38d0e596fa7e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e80c44bf-da0f-40e5-a9c2-f9ebf45f9efa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84b8ac1a-6fb5-4141-a2c0-a2d772273ffa

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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