Norsk Tactical

If not then this is what you need to know:

The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) provides a recognised hallmark of quality within the private security industry. ACS companies are rigorously assessed against 78 performance indicators across seven essential criteria, helping you to make decisions that are based on quality and value.

When you choose a security supplier who is a Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved contractor, you can be sure that the business you are working with has been independently checked and is one of the top suppliers in the sector.

Buying security on cost alone is a risk

It may be tempting to buy cut-price security but consider the possible consequences. Your reputation and brand may be at risk if you buy low-quality security that goes wrong. Reporting in the media shows that it is the high-profile name of the buyer that makes the headlines, not the security contractor.

If your security supplier offers very low hourly rates for provision of security, this could be an indication a breach of legal requirements - Which may impact on insurance cover and have further implications. The SIS works closely with other agencies and prosecute offenders through the criminal courts.

Good-quality security provision reduces the danger of violent incidents; lower-quality provision can raise the risks of harm to your staff and the public as well as potentially damaging your brand.

As a responsible buyer you can also play a role by recognising the high-quality security provided by people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities and genders.

If you decide not to use an SIA approved contractor , you should consider the following checks:

BS10800:2020 - Provision of security services code of practice.
BS7499 - Code of practice for static site guarding and mobile patrol services
BS7858 -Code of practice for security screening and vetting of personnel employed in a security environment.
BS7984 - Code of practice for key holding response services.
Are directors, managers, supervisors and frontline security operatives properly licensed?.
Does the supplier have audited accounts (unless its a new business), a PAYE scheme and VAT?.
Does the supplier have appropriate and valid insurance in place?.
Does the company website check out?.
Does the company have appropriate staff employment conditions in place such as National Living Wage, National Minimum Wage (if applicable), Holiday entitlement, Statutory sick pay, Stakeholder pension and adherence to the Working Time Directive?.
Due diligence check: Open source research on the business, directors and shareholders - Consider a credit check; Companies House documents will help identify past directors and shareholders?. Do they all check out?.
Have you been clear in the contract about the use of sub-contractors or labour provision?.
Are ongoing audit practices in place?.
Will there be out of hours spot checks done to assure that officers are actually on site and able to detect security security breaches?.
Is the business you contracted with actually supplying the services?.
Who do the security operatives believe they work for?.
Does the information on the invoices and bank accounts match with what you expect?.

Working together to evaluate your needs

Norsk Tactical working together to evaluate your security needs. At Norsk all our operatives are trained to the highest SIA approved standards and 'way Beyond'. This is regardless of sector from security guard, door supervisors through to CCTV operators and Close Protection Operatives.

Our specialists approved team work with our clients in order to evaluate your security needs and tailor a solution just for you.

For all public sector purchases, we fully comply with clause 40 of the public procurement regulation 2015.

SIA Compliance

Investigation undertaken by the SIA has shown that organised crime tends to target businesses that fail to carry out due diligence checks and 'buy on price alone'. Therefore well informed buyers can protect their brand name and business reputation by making their decisions based on quality and value.

All our operatives are fully licensed with regular DBS, Disclosure Scotland and Strap clearances as required.

Do you buy security?

When defining your requirements you should:

When tendering you should:

If not then this is what you need to know:

How to find an SIA approved contractor

Buying security on cost alone is a risk

If you decide not to use an SIA approved contractor , you should consider the following checks:

Working together to evaluate your needs

Do you buy security?

When defining your requirements you should:

When tendering you should:

If not then this is what you need to know:

How to find an SIA approved contractor

Buying security on cost alone is a risk

If you decide not to use an SIA approved contractor , you should consider the following checks:

Working together to evaluate your needs

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