Buyer Name: Security Industry Authority
Buyer Address: PO Box 74957, London, UKI42, E14 1UG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: jodie.cox@sia.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Security Industry Authority
Buyer Address: PO Box 74957, London, UKI42, E14 1UG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: jodie.cox@sia.gov.uk
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 demand for the various matters will vary dependent on the volume of work, whether it can be covered in-house and whether it attracts levels of sensitivity and/or complexity which will require the instruction of Counsel. The SIA undertakes work across the whole of England so Counsel will be required in both London and regional areas to be able to cover such work if instructed and/or be willing to travel. The specifics of the requirements are detailed below including explicit outputs and inclusive deliverables and include: (a) Written Advices to be completed in a timely manner. (b) Hold case conferences with instructing agents as and when required. (c) Representing the SIA throughout all proceedings; and (d) Occasional virtual training events (common topics include POCA, IPA and criminal law updates). Tenderers will be required to meet the scope, in full, to be eligible for award. It is intended that the award will be made to multiple suppliers. There will be a further Tender Launch Event, via Microsoft Teams, on 3rd December 2025 at 13:00. This will be a virtual event, hosted on Microsoft Teams, access details are provided in the attached ITQ document below. This event will also provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077169-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 180,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 225,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-17T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-16T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial / Price (40%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Including Social Value (60%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Invitation to Tender Letter, including how to access documents, and details of a Tender Launch Event.
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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