Published date: 12 July 2023

This notice was replaced on 13 October 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 13 October 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Legal services - 79100000

Location of contract

E14 4PU

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

SIA 815 - Criminal Prosecution Chambers

Published date

12 July 2023

Closing date

26 July 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 August 2023

Contract end date

13 August 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

This is an accelerated procedure.

Justification

Accelerated due to current requirement termination dated August 2023 and ongoing requirement imperative to continue.
Prior information notice published over 35 days ago in-line with PCR regulation 28.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

SIA - Criminal Prosecution Chambers

  • Early engagement
  • Published 12 June 2023

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Jodie Cox

Address

10 South Colonnade
LONDON
E14 4PU
England

Telephone

02070254191

Email

jodie.cox@sia.gov.uk