Publications

How To Become an Approved Contractor

Published:: January 2012
Size:: 12 pages / 1,460kb
Content:: Provides the background to the Approved Contractor Scheme, plus an overview of the scheme's potential benefits and an outline of the application process.
Targeting:: Any organisation interested in becoming an Approved Contractor.

Published:: November 2011
Size:: 74 pages / 635kb
Content:: Explains and expands on the points covered in the ACS Self Assessment Workbook.
Targeting:: Any organisation interested in the process for becoming an Approved Contractor.

Published:: November 2011
Size:: 86 pages / 805kb
Content:: Enables a prospective approved contractor to assess itself against the 89 performance indicators of the ACS.
Targeting:: Any organisation interested in the process for becoming an Approved Contractor.

Published:: August 2011
Size:: 14 pages / 1,002kb
Content:: Provides hints and tips on undertaking the ACS Self-assessment Workbook.
Targeting:: Any organisation interested in the process for becoming an Approved Contractor.

Published:: March 2010
Size:: 16 pages / 147kb
Content:: Sets out the terms and conditions relating to approval of organisations under the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (Approved Contractors agree to be bound by these terms and conditions). Also sets out the SIA's responsibilities in relation to the ACS.
Targeting:: Approved Contractors, applicants to the Approved Contractor Scheme, purchasers of security services and SIA partner organisations.

Published:: January 2010
Size:: 6 pages / 1,042kb
Content:: Provides an overview of the Approved Contractor Scheme in the context of protecting your staff and members of the public.
Targeting:: Buyers and users of private security services.

Published:: December 2008
Size:: 6 pages / 117kb
Content:: Provides an overview of the sanctions that the SIA may apply to Approved Contractors in instances of non-conformance with ACS Terms and Conditions.
Targeting:: Approved Contractors and buyers that use the services of Approved Contractors.

Published:: February 2006
Size:: 17 pages / 90kb
Content:: Defines the criteria and indicators that form the ACS Standard. Within each of the indicators is a list of possible evidence that applicant organisations can present to an external assessor to demonstrate they are meeting the Standard.
Targeting:: Any organisation interested in becoming an Approved Contractor or an approved assessing body.