--- title: "SIA 926 - Criminal Barristers Chambers 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05970e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05970e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05970e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05970e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY" published: "2026-05-13" --- # SIA 926 - Criminal Barristers Chambers 2026 Buyer: SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05970e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05970e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05970e.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044129-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 24 May 2028 | | Recurrence | 2028-09-18 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | £155,200 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | 12CP BARRISTERS; 23 ESSEX CHAMBERS; HARCOURT CHAMBERS' SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044129-2026 - 26 Nov 2025 at 11:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077169-2025 - 4 Nov 2025 at 11:29 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070764-2025 - 27 Oct 2025 at 10:46 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068448-2025 - 9 Sep 2025 at 15:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055170-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044129-2026 13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077169-2025 26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070764-2025 4th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068448-2025 27th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055170-2025 9th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8392 Invitation to Tender Letter, including how to access documents, and details of a Tender Launch Event. ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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