Skills Research
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (security & defence): Skills Research. By Security Industry Authority. Awarded to Touchstone Partners Limited (GBP 42K, Jan 2026).
This is a consulting contract in the security and defense, Research and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Private Security. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 41,586.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the security and defense sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This research is required to inform the Security Industry Authority's (SIA) licence linked qualification strategic review. The research will be for internal use, to help the SIA engage with those working in and alongside the private security industry as part of the review of licence-linked qualifications. It will help to give the SIA an idea of how fit for purpose the current requirements are, how the industry might respond to new developments and changes and inform the future development of regulation accordingly.. CPV: Research and development consultancy services (73200000). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 14, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 928. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Security Industry Authority
Security Industry Authority has issued 26 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 24 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Humanitarian & Emergency Response, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 928 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Touchstone Partners Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Security Industry Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Touchstone Partners Limited was awarded the contract for £41,586. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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