Security Industry Authority · Awarded contract
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Award of Approved Contractor Scheme Assessment Services to UKAS Accredited Certification Bodies

Awarded 06 Oct 2025

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Awarded06 Oct 2025
Value£3.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 2y 11mo4y term, 27% elapsed
Awarded 6 Oct 2025Expires 6 Oct 2029

The Security Industry Authority awarded concession contracts to British Assessment Bureau Limited, Insight Certification Ltd T/A NSI, and Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board for the delivery of assessment services under the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).

The agreements cover a two-year period with two optional 12-month extensions, for a total possible term of four years, subject to satisfactory supplier performance.

The ACS is a voluntary inspection system for private security businesses operating in the UK, established under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

Up to four UKAS accredited certification bodies were eligible to receive awards.

The total contract value is £3.

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