Changes to the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme effective from 1st April 2019

The SIA (Security Industry Authority) has announced changes to the Approved Contractor Scheme which will take effect from 1^st April 2019 following extensive consultation and reviews with approved contractor companies and the wider private security industry.

The main changes include:

• More emphasis on service delivery and less on processes
• The Self-Assessment Workbook has been streamlined to make it clearer and easier to navigate
• A revised eligibility and ‘fit and proper’ criteria to ensure only credible companies are able to join the scheme
• A firmer approach to staff being paid via PAYE to ensure they have proper employment rights

Additionally:

• £13bn of public sector spend will require suppliers to be members of the Approved Contractor Scheme
• The revised ACS is being endorsed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council

To read the full update from the SIA click here