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Guidance for SIA approved contractors

Guidance for companies approved under the Security Industry Authority's Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).

Updates to this page

Published 28 July 2023
Last updated 24 June 2026 Show all updates
  1. Added a link to the page 'SIA approved contractors in Company Voluntary Arrangements'. Added a link to the page 'SIA approved contractors sub-contracting dog handling services'. Added a link to the page 'SIA approved contractors and pay deductions'. Added a link to the page 'Understanding ACS improvement needs'.

  2. The page 'ACS compliance: Using trademarks and making accreditation claims' has been added to the document collection.

  3. Updated to include a link to new guidance: 'SIA approved contractors sub-contracting outside of the ACS'. This replaces the previous guidance, published in September 2020.

  4. The guidance 'SIA approved contractors using overseas suppliers' has been added to the collection.

  5. Updated to include new document on guidance for approved contractors when outsourcing their pre-employment screening: SIA approved contractors and outsourced pre-employment screening

  6. Added 'SIA approved contractors and rolled-up holiday pay'

  7. First published.