Guidance

ACS Sanctions framework

The sanctions we apply if an SIA approved contractor is in breach of ACS conditions.

• From: Security Industry Authority
• Published: 13 October 2020
• Last updated: 6 July 2026
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  1. 6 July 2026

     Updated the 'Explanation of terms' section to include a link to the 'Understanding ACS improvement needs' page.

  2. 1 July 2026

     Replaced a PDF version of the 'Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS): Sanctions Framework' document with an updated HTML version. Removed the 'Enforcement: What to expect from the SIA' document, which is available from another page (see link in the sanctions framework).

  3. 13 October 2020

     First published.

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Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) sanctions framework

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We have a range of sanctions that we can apply against approved contractors who do not meet the conditions of the scheme. These conditions are listed in our Get Approved booklet.

Use ‘ACS: sanctions framework’ to understand the likely consequences of a breach of ACS conditions.