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title: "Skills Research"
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# Skills Research

Buyer: SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1c8d016-cdb5-4e6e-aafe-815c3a8bf0e7

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd574739-0194-4feb-8199-30a3a2af4d10 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,586 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,586 |
| 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 1UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOUCHSTONE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd574739-0194-4feb-8199-30a3a2af4d10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd574739-0194-4feb-8199-30a3a2af4d10
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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